Robert Blair Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Richmond, VA EIN: 54-1879517

Robert Blair Foundation is a private foundation, based in Richmond, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $47K.

Key facts about Robert Blair Foundation

In short: Robert Blair Foundation gave $47K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
54-1879517
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$46,684
Grants made (2024)
5
Average grant
$9,337
Median grant
$3,000
Primary geography
Ohio (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$47K

+469.3% YoY

Grant Count

5

-16.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$9K

+583.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert Blair Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Robert Blair Foundation gives

  • Giving grew 491% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Share of all 5 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

RichmondCincinnatiChantillyTopekaLittle RockNashvilleNorfolk

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K8 grants202010 grants20215 grants20226 grants20235 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2022) to $47K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $47K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Fidelity Charitable: $42K across 3 grantsFidelity Charitable$42K · 3 grantsRichmond Ballet: $3KRichmond Ballet$3KSt Stephens Episcopal Church: $2KSt Stephens Episcopal Church$2K

The largest 2024 recipient was Fidelity Charitable ($42K across 3 grants). Together the top 3 received $47K.

Grant Size Distribution

34 grants across all recorded years

34<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fidelity Charitable Cincinnati, OHDonor Advised Fund Contribution$36,291
Fidelity Charitable Cincinnati, OHDonor Advised Fund Contribution$3,229
Richmond Ballet Richmond, VAGeneral Funding$3,000
Fidelity Charitable Cincinnati, OHDonor Advised Fund Contribution$2,664
St Stephens Episcopal Church Richmond, VAGeneral Funding$1,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$20K$40K$60K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets—$33,749$41,847
Revenue$2,904$1,905$2,533
Expenses$50,290$9,944$10,124
Qualifying Distributions$46,684$8,200$6,500
Net Investment Income—$161—
Distributable Amount$1,818$2,129$2,769

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Robert Blair Foundation is led by Margaret M. Couch, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Margaret M. Couch

    Director & President

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Robert M. Farinholt

    Director & Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • W. Blair Farinholt

    Director & Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about Robert Blair Foundation

How much does Robert Blair Foundation give each year?

Robert Blair Foundation gave $47K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8K across 6 grants.

What is Robert Blair Foundation's typical grant size?

Robert Blair Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $9,337, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Robert Blair Foundation give grants?

Robert Blair Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (3 grants) and Richmond, VA (2 grants).

Does Robert Blair Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 40% of Robert Blair Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Donor Advised Fund Contribution" (3 grants).

Who are Robert Blair Foundation's largest grantees?

Robert Blair Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fidelity Charitable ($42,184 across 3 grants), Richmond Ballet ($3,000) and St Stephens Episcopal Church ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

How much is Robert Blair Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Robert Blair Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Robert Blair Foundation's EIN?

Robert Blair Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1879517. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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