Blanche Fischer Foundation
Historical FunderEugene, Oregon · EIN 93-0790099 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $433 and $1,117.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | BLANCHE FISCHER FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 22411, EUGENE OR 97402 |
| Phone | 5038589320 |
| EXECUTIVEDIRECTOR@BFF.ORG | |
| Form and materials | THE BLANCHE FISCHER FOUNDATION IS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE INSTITUTION FOUNDED IN 1981 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING PERSONS WHO HAVE A DISABILITY THAT CHALLENGES THEM PHYSICALLY AND WHO HAVE FINANCIAL NEED. THERE ARE THREE CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION FOR A GRANT FROM THE FOUNDATION: 1. YOU MUST BE AN OREGON RESIDENT. 2. YOU MUST HAVE A DISABILITY OF A PHYSICAL NATURE. 3. YOU MUST DEMONSTRATE FINANCIAL NEED. APPLICANTS MAY APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID FOR EDUCATION, SPECIAL EQUIPMENT OR FOR SUCH OTHER PURPOSES AS THE FOUNDATION FINDS APPROPRIATE. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | APPLICANTS MUST HAVE DISABILITIES OF A PHYSICAL NOTURE AND DEMONSTRATE FINANCIAL NEED WHILE RESIDING IN THE STATE OF OREGON |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
28% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Gorman | Springfield, OR | Charitable activities consist solely of giving money to or for disabled or physically handicapped people showingfinancial need in the state… | $3,000 |
| Charles Currie | Brookings, OR | Charitable activities consist solely of giving money to or for disabled or physically handicapped people showingfinancial need in the state… | $1,499 |
| Joan Levine | Brookings, OR | Charitable activities consist solely of giving money to or for disabled or physically handicapped people showingfinancial need in the state… | $1,117 |
| Sarah Phillips | Sechelt, CA | Charitable activities consist solely of giving money to or for disabled or physically handicapped people showingfinancial need in the state… | $1,025 |
| Oscar Huera Fuentes | Santa Ana, CA | Charitable activities consist solely of giving money to or for disabled or physically handicapped people showingfinancial need in the state… | $999 |
| Connie Parsons | Springfield, OR | Charitable activities consist solely of giving money to or for disabled or physically handicapped people showingfinancial need in the state… | $959 |
| Hani Kassem | Springfield, OR | Charitable activities consist solely of giving money to or for disabled or physically handicapped people showingfinancial need in the state… | $433 |
| Richard Rudolph | Christchurch, NZ | Charitable activities consist solely of giving money to or for disabled or physically handicapped people showingfinancial need in the state… | $169 |
| R Pentz | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable activities consist solely of giving money to or for disabled or physically handicapped people showingfinancial need in the state… | $75 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,276 | 9 |
| 2023 | $49,490 | 70 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502599349100215
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-0790099
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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