Private foundation · EIN 20-2903981 · Lombard, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Michael D and Jolynn Blair Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $240K total, median $29K. 25% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$240K
Median grant
$29K
Stays in IL
25%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.6M

Grants paid in 2025

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Yerkes Future FoundationWilliams Bay, WIPreservation$182K
BrightpointChicago, ILGeneral operating$52K
Alternatives for Better LivingNapa, CAAdvocacy$5,000
Boys and Girls Club of Napa ValleyNapa, CAOperating$1,000

By state: Wisconsin 1 · Illinois 1 · California 2

About this foundation

Michael D and Jolynn Blair Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lombard, Illinois, administered in care of Michael D Blair, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Michael D and Jolynn Blair Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Michael D and Jolynn Blair Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $240K across 4 grants, a median of $29K.

Where does Michael D and Jolynn Blair Family Foundation give?

Wisconsin (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants), California (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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