The Blaser Foundation for Medical
The Blaser Foundation for Medical is a private foundation, based in Montecito, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $13K. Net investment income was $45K.
The Blaser Foundation for Medical at a glance
In short: The Blaser Foundation for Medical gave $13K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,500
- +525.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,500
- +525.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $4,821,478
- +693.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Blaser Foundation for Medical funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Jude Childrens Research Hospital ($13K).
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 the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Blaser Foundation for Medical gives
- In 2024 it paid out 17% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $13K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Minneapolis, MN | Support Cancer Research and Patient Support. | $12,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,821,478 | $4,280,062 | $66,659 | $12,500 | 1 | $25,881 | $45,062 | $152,412 |
| 2023 | $607,976 | $10,734 | $15,158 | $2,000 | 1 | $6,649 | $10,725 | $17,446 |
| 2022 | $612,400 | $625,000 | $12,600 | — | — | — | — | $1,702 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Blaser Foundation for Medical reported a distributable amount of $152K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Blaser Foundation for Medical is led by Susanna Dubler, CEO on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susanna Dubler
CEO
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$13K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Catherine Lauber
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renato Brintrup
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $8K, to Susanna Dubler (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about The Blaser Foundation for Medical
How much does The Blaser Foundation for Medical give each year?
The Blaser Foundation for Medical gave $13K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 1 grant.
How large is The Blaser Foundation for Medical?
The Blaser Foundation for Medical reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $152K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does The Blaser Foundation for Medical operate?
The Blaser Foundation for Medical has awarded grants in California, Minnesota.
What is The Blaser Foundation for Medical's EIN?
The Blaser Foundation for Medical's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0279527. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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 years 2022–2024
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