The Blair Family Foundation
The S.M. Blair Family Foundation has been supporting science, technology, communities, and the arts in Canada since 1982. The foundation financially supports research and provides funding for charitable and educational purposes, while encouraging the training and development of Canadians in research. It balances funding between arts and social programs and scientific pursuits, with both sectors including significant educational components.
The Blair Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Blair Family Foundation gave $143K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $142,526
- -67.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,816
- -71.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $701,993
- -5.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Blair Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Foundation for the Nations ($114K). Together the top 8 received $143K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 32 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Blair Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 70% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 312% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $143K (2025) to $859K (2020). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $143K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for the Nations Englewood, CO | Christian - to Help Children | $113,526 |
| Youth for Christ Akron, OH | Christian - Spread the Faith | $15,400 |
| Emmanuel Christian Academy Akron, OH | Christian Education | $10,000 |
| Bible Broadcasting Network Charlotte, NC | Christian Radio | $1,000 |
| Navigators Colorado Springs, CO | Christian - Spread the Faith | $1,000 |
| Operation Mobilization Tyrone, GA | Christian Missions | $1,000 |
| Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL | Christian Education | $500 |
| Today in the Word Chicago, IL | Christian - Spread the Faith | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $701,993 | $115,818 | $155,282 | $142,526 | 8 | $142,526 | $103,309 | $45,658 |
| 2024 | $741,457 | $217,518 | $452,320 | $439,900 | 7 | $439,900 | $205,298 | $54,754 |
| 2023 | $976,259 | $143,303 | $457,228 | $444,540 | 5 | $444,540 | $130,815 | $75,617 |
| 2022 | $1,290,184 | $149,987 | $487,149 | $468,677 | 5 | $468,677 | $131,715 | $100,996 |
| 2021 | $1,627,346 | $292,115 | $589,729 | $568,722 | 7 | $568,722 | $268,333 | $121,619 |
| 2020 | $1,924,960 | $266,523 | $876,255 | $859,300 | 5 | — | $246,843 | $154,571 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Blair Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $46K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About The Blair Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Blair Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Summerville, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $702K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $143K. Net investment income was $103K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Blair Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Faye A. Blair
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Mosteller
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Anne Luedtke
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan K. Befus
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Blair Family Foundation
How much does The Blair Family Foundation give each year?
The Blair Family Foundation gave $143K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $440K across 7 grants.
What is The Blair Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Blair Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $17,816, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Blair Family Foundation give grants?
The Blair Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Akron, OH (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does The Blair Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Blair Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Christian - Spread the Faith" (3 grants).
Who are The Blair Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Blair Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Foundation for the Nations ($113,526), Youth for Christ ($15,400) and Emmanuel Christian Academy ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Blair Family Foundation?
The Blair Family Foundation reported $702K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $143K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Blair Family Foundation's EIN?
The Blair Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1910573. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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