The James Burton Blair Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyFayetteville, Arkansas · EIN 71-0841498 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$121K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$2,700
Total assets$993K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
9% of grants went outside Arkansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville Public Library Foundation | Fayetteville, AR | Unrestricted | $47,400 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| University of Arkansas Foundation | Fayetteville, AR | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Kuaf | Fayetteville, AR | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Symphony of Nw Ar | Fayetteville, AR | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Fayetteville Public Education Foundation | Fayetteville, AR | Unrestricted | $2,700 |
| Theatresquared | Fayetteville, AR | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Nwa Food Bank | Springdale, AR | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Washington Regional Medical Foundation | Fayetteville, AR | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| University of Arkansas Band | Fayetteville, AR | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Historic Cane Hill Inc | Canehill, AR | Unrestricted | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $121,300 | 11 |
| 2024 | $117,750 | 10 |
| 2023 | $96,550 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601319349104005
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 71-0841498
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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