Private foundation · EIN 26-0697656 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 32 grants paid, $251K total, median $5,000. 56% of grants stayed in Massachusetts. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
32
$251K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MA
56%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$4.5M

How to apply

NONE Contact: Bryce and Kathi Blair, C/O Scs Financial 888 Boylston St, Boston, Ma, 6172046400 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Habitat for Humanity InternationalAmericus, GAGeneral$50K
Hingham Congregational ChurchHingham, MAGeneral$40K
Cardinal Cushing CentersHanover, MAGeneral$18K
Well Spring Multi Service CenterHull, MAGeneral$15K
Rosie's PlaceBoston, MAGeneral$15K
Andover Newton SeminaryNewton Centre, MAGeneral$10K
Cure SmaElk Grove Village, ILGeneral$10K
Dover Vii Associates Lp DistributionBoston, MAGeneral$10K
Father Bill's MainspringQuincy, MAGeneral$10K
Home Start IncBoston, MAGeneral$10K
Sam Elimu CharityPhiladelphia, PAGeneral$10K
Year UpBoston, MAGeneral$10K
Multiple Sclerosis Association of AmericaCherry Hill, NJGeneral$5,000
National Pku AllianceEau Claire, WIGeneral$5,000
United Church of ChristHingham, MAGeneral$5,000
University of New Hampshire FoundationDurham, MAGeneral$5,000
US Foundation for the Children of HaitiTulsa, OKGeneral$5,000
FcgWashington, DCGeneral$2,564
Save the ChildrenFairfield, CTGeneral$2,500
Dove IncQuincy, MAGeneral$1,550
School on Wheels of MassachusettsEast Bridgewater, MAGeneral$1,037
Caritas CommunitiesBraintree, MAGenral$1,000
Champlain CollegeBurlington, MAGeneral$1,000
Denison UniversityGranville, OHGeneral$1,000
Naples United Church of ChristNaples, FLGeneral$1,000
Pine Street InnBoston, MAGeneral$1,000
Proctor AcademyAndover, NHGeneral$1,000
Southern Ne Conference (sneucc)Framingham, MAGeneral$1,000
The Trevor ProjectWest Hollywood, CAGeneral$1,000
University of ColoradoDenver, COGeneral$1,000
Vermont AcademySaxtons River, VTGeneral$1,000
New England VillagePembroke, MAGeneral$500

By state: Massachusetts 18 · Georgia 1 · Illinois 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · New Jersey 1 · Wisconsin 1

About this foundation

Blair Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Sullivan & Worcester Llp, tax-exempt since 2008. 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 Blair Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Blair Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $251K across 32 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Blair Family Foundation give?

Massachusetts (18 grants), Georgia (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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