BLANCHE FISCHER FOUNDATION
https://WWW.BFF.ORG
$2.0M
Total Assets (2024)
$32K
Avg Yearly Giving (2022–2024)
$97K
Giving on File
(3 yrs)
(3 yrs)
129
Grants on File
$1K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
BLANCHE FISCHER FOUNDATION
Phone
5038589320
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
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.
Restrictions
APPLICANTS MUST HAVE DISABILITIES OF A PHYSICAL NOTURE AND DEMONSTRATE FINANCIAL NEED WHILE RESIDING IN THE STATE OF OREGON
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | $2.5M | $200K | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | $1.9M | $121K | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | $2.1M | $93K | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | $2.2M | $246K | N/A |
| 2022 | $37K | $1.9M | $100K | 51 |
| 2023 | $51K | $1.9M | $52K | 69 |
| 2024 | $9K | $2.0M | $138K | 9 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 129 grants on record
Minimum
$11
25th Pctl
$379
Median
$600
Average
$748
75th Pctl
$1K
Maximum
$3K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| KRISTIN FAY VENUS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $27K |
| KRISTIN VENUS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $4K |
| MELANIE CARLONE | PRESIDENT | — |
| KIM DAVIDSON RUBY | VICE PRESIDENT | — |
| KELLY CHESLA | TREASURER | — |
| KELSEY HEINONEN | SECRETARY | — |
| CINDY RASAVAGE | MEMBER | — |
| SUSAN WEILAND | DIRECTOR | — |
| MICHAEL PARKER | PAST PRESIDENT | — |
| VICTORIA GARDNER | PAST TREASURER | — |
| KIM DAVIDSON | TREASURER | — |
| ANGELA BURNETT | SECRETARY | — |
| DAVID WURTZ | DIRECTOR | — |
| DENNIS WEIRICH | PRESIDENT | — |
| CATHY SANDERS | GRANT CHAIR | — |
Grants Awarded (129 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOM GORMAN | SPRINGFIELD, OR | $3,000 | CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES CONSIST SOLELY OF GIVING MONEY TO OR FOR DISABLED OR PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PEOPLE... | 2024 |
| KAY PERRY | GRESHAM, OR | $1,500 | RECONDITIONED INOGEN AIR COMPRESSOR (PLUS CREDIT CARD SERVICE FEE) | 2023 |
| DAVID BOOTH | EUGENE, OR | $1,500 | TITANIUM WHEEL CHAIR | 2023 |
| GYPSY KENNEDY | PORTLAND, OR | $1,500 | PORTION OF SEAT ELEVATOR | 2023 |
| MICHAEL HAMILTON | HILLSBORO, OR | $1,500 | HAND CONTROLS FOR VEHICLE | 2023 |
| JON PIELAET | PORTLAND, OR | $1,500 | REFRESHABLE BRAILLE DISPLAY | 2023 |
| SYLVIA HIBSHMAN | ASHLAND, OR | $1,500 | COMPRESSION GARMENTS | 2023 |
| PENNEY VANMUERS | PORTLAND, OR | $1,500 | CARRIER/HITCH | 2023 |
| CHARLES CURRIE | BROOKINGS, OR | $1,499 | CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES CONSIST SOLELY OF GIVING MONEY TO OR FOR DISABLED OR PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PEOPLE... | 2024 |
| PATRICIA MAGNAGHI | MILTONFREEWATER, OR | $1,497 | TIRES AND BRAKES | 2023 |
| CAROLYN ANDERSON | PORTLAND, OR | $1,495 | HIMS GOVISION VIDEO MAGNIFIER | 2023 |
| MARY FLYNN | EUGENE, OR | $1,481 | NEW WHEELCHAIR RAMP AND RAILING | 2023 |
| TIM PARRISH | SALEM, OR | $1,479 | HANDRAIL | 2023 |
| DANIEL GARLAND | CLACKAMAS, OR | $1,475 | ELECTRIC HOSPITAL BED | 2023 |
| DEBORAH BAYLISS | SALEM, OR | $1,460 | LIFT RECLINER | 2023 |
| MICHAEL HAYES | WILSONVILLE, OR | $1,350 | IRIS VISION LIVE | 2023 |
| SHONNA EVENSON | ROSEBURG, OR | $1,256 | ELECTRONIC MAGNIFIER, FINGER PROTECTORS, EZ READ MEASURING CUPS | 2023 |
| PAM ANDREWS | NORTH BEND, OR | $1,249 | MOBILITY SCOOTER | 2023 |
| KENNETH COOPER | SCAPPOOSE, OR | $1,233 | BRACKET AND INSTALLATION | 2023 |
| DANIEL EVANS | EUGENE, OR | $1,204 | ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR | 2022 |
| BARBARA PATRICK | CORNELIUS, OR | $1,200 | SCOOTER | 2022 |
| DONNA BENTLEY | GRESHAM, OR | $1,200 | OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR | 2022 |
| DAVE MARTIN | VALE, OR | $1,200 | RAMP | 2023 |
| KENNY ARNOLD | PRINEVILLE, OR | $1,200 | RAMP | 2022 |
| SAED BANNOURA | PORTLAND, OR | $1,200 | HAND CONTROLS ON VEHICLE | 2022 |