The Blare Foundation
The Blare Foundation is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Northbrook, IL. IRS filing data is available for 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $16K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $30.
The Blare Foundation at a glance
In short: The Blare Foundation gave $30 across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $15), mostly in Vermont. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $30
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- Average grant
- $15
- Median grant
- $15
- Total assets
- $16,223
- Primary geography
- Vermont (50% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Blare Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was One Tree Planted ($15). Together the top 2 received $30.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Blare Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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
In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $30.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| One Tree Planted Shelburne, VT | Conservation | $15 |
| VFW Northbrook, IL | Human Services | $15 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $16,223 | $10,050 | $19,026 | $30 | 2 | $18,976 | $751 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Blare Foundation reported a distributable amount of $751 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Blare Foundation is led by Blair Brenner, President on the 2022 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Blair Brenner
President
New on the 2022 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022. "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 Blare Foundation
How much does The Blare Foundation give each year?
The Blare Foundation gave $30 across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Blare Foundation?
The Blare Foundation reported $16K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $751 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Blare Foundation?
The Blare Foundation is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Northbrook, IL. It holds $16K in total assets as of 2022.
Where does The Blare Foundation operate?
The Blare Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, Vermont.
What is The Blare Foundation's EIN?
The Blare Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1830314. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2022
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