Blanche Fischer Foundation is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blanche Fischer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Blanche Fischer Foundation generated $100.4k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $96.5k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.6%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Blanche Fischer Foundation has awarded 660 individual grants totaling $348,636. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES CONSIST SOLELY OF GIVING MONEY TO OR FOR DISABLED OR PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PEOPLE SHOWING FINANCIAL NEED IN THE STATE OF OREGON.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Parker President | 2 | $0 | |
Victoria Gardner Treasurer | 4 | $0 | |
Susan Weiland Secretary | 2 | $0 | |
David Wurtz Director | 2 | $0 | |
Melanie Carlone Director | 2 | $0 | |
Kim Davidson Director | 2 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Interest on Savings | $0 |
| Dividends & Interest | $48,043 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $43,842 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $43,842 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $8,472 |
| Total Revenue | $100,357 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $29,394 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Taxes | $7,364 |
| Depreciation | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,280 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $421 |
| Printing and publications | $0 |
| Other expenses | $2,713 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $59,900 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $36,634 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $96,534 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $19,801 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $30,050 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
| Grants receivable | $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $227,700 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,020,107 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $84 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $2,488 |
| Total liabilities | $2,572 |
Over the last fiscal year, Blanche Fischer Foundation has awarded $36,634 in support to 51 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
KEVIN BOULE PURPOSE: HUMANWARE EXPLORE 8 HANDHELD ELECTRONIC MAGNIFIER | $1,090 |
DEBORAH HOSTETLER PURPOSE: PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER | $392 |
MARSHA BLISS PURPOSE: PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER | $392 |
LANCE STAAB PURPOSE: HUMANWARE EXPLORE 8 HANDHELD ELECTRONIC MAGNIFIER | $1,095 |
KYLE RAINEY PURPOSE: MPS SPINNER KNOB AND CROSS OVER BAR | $431 |
CHRISTINE GRISHAM PURPOSE: SUITCASE RAMP | $118 |