Form990-PF
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2014
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2014, or tax year beginning 2014, and ending , 20
Name of foundation
BLANCHE FISCHER FOUNDATION
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1509 SW SUNSET BLVD NO 1-B   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
PORTLAND, OR97239
A Employer identification number

93-0790099
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(503) 246-4941
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$1,889,648J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
F bullet
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach
schedule)..............  
2 Check bullet
Sch. B ...............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 37,117 37,117 37,117
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 150,193
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 487,333
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 150,193
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 63
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 40,387 40,387 40,387
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 227,697 227,697 77,567
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0 0 0
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 19,915 0 19,915 19,915
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 2,462 820 1,642 1,642
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 21,749 20,704 1,045 1,045
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 6,477 4,601 1,876 1,876
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy.............. 7,294 0 7,294 7,294
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 3,534 0 3,534 3,534
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 4,614 0 4,614 4,614
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 66,045 26,125 39,920 39,920
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 46,714 46,714
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 112,759 26,125 39,920 86,634
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 114,938
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 201,572
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 37,647
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2014)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............... 675 24,247 24,247
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 62,427 40,016 40,016
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use...............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 1,368,406 Click to see attachment1,483,915 1,594,918
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)........... 227,700 Click to see attachment227,700 227,700
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet9,611
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet9,611      
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment2,767 Click to see attachment2,767 Click to see attachment2,767
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 1,661,975 1,778,645 1,889,648
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 2,985 4,717
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue..................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).......... 2,985 4,717
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted................... 1,658,990 1,773,928
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds.........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)...... 1,658,990 1,773,928
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).. 1,661,975 1,778,645
Part III Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1 Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree
with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)............... 1 1,658,990
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 114,938
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3 0
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 1,773,928
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 5 0
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 1,773,928
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.) 		(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a 2531.915 SH MERGER FUND P 2012-07-10 2014-08-19
b 84.065 SH LAZARD EMERGING MARKET P 2013-07-22 2014-07-17
c 594.613 SH JANUS GROWTH & INCOME P 2011-03-07 2014-07-14
d 2498.498 SH NEUBERGER BERMANREAL ESTATE P 2011-03-07 2014-07-14
e 8175.985 SH PIMCO STOCKSPLUS P 2011-03-07 2014-07-14
114.170 SH THOMAS WHITE INT'L P 2011-03-07 2014-07-17
129.018 SH WELLS FARGO UTILITY & TELECOM P 2011-03-07 2014-04-14
2860.020 SH ALLIANZGI NFJ DIVIDEND P 2011-03-07 2014-07-14
1116.310 SH AMERICAN CENTURY MIDCAP VALUE P 2011-03-07 2014-12-26
1697.754 SH ARTISAN INT'L INVESTOR P 2011-03-07 2014-08-19
2018.881 SH GATEWAY FUND P 2011-03-07 2014-08-19
1234.550 SH INVESCO SMALL CAP GROWTH P 2011-03-07 2014-08-19
CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 41,650   40,202 1,448
b 976   913 63
c 27,741   19,155 8,586
d 36,101   29,317 6,784
e 88,125   65,615 22,510
2,248   2,013 235
2,272   1,606 666
49,197   33,996 15,201
18,537   14,448 4,089
52,444   37,678 14,766
59,880   53,367 6,513
51,823   38,830 12,993
56,339     56,339
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       1,448
b       63
c       8,586
d       6,784
e       22,510
      235
      666
      15,201
      4,089
      14,766
      6,513
      12,993
      56,339
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 150,193
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 		Bracket 3 63
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2013 72,862 1,763,828 0.041309
2012 69,054 1,615,055 0.042756
2011 84,614 1,603,146 0.052780
2010 55,032 1,477,644 0.037243
2009 74,052 1,359,129 0.054485
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.228573
3 Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5, or by
the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years. . . 		3 0.045715
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5..... 4 1,890,761
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 86,436
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 2,016
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 88,452
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 86,634
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See
the Part VI instructions.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bulletand enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 4,031
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 4,031
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 4,031
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014 6a 2,480
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 1,551
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 4,031
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 0
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletOR
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2014 or the taxable year beginning in 2014 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
    Yes
     
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletWWW.BFF.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletMICHAEL BRADEN Telephone no.bullet (503) 246-4941
    Located atbullet1509 SW SUNSET BLVD 1-BPORTLANDOR ZIP+4bullet97239
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2014, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?........................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?.................
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).........
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2014?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2014, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2014?...............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?........................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2014 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2014.)....................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2014?
    4b
     
    No
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?...............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)..................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?........
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?............
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.......................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to
    employee benefit plans
    and deferred compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    AARON JOINER PRESIDENT
    2.00     		0 0 0
    C/O BLANCHE FISCHER FDN 1509 SW
    SUNSET BLVD 1-B
    PORTLAND,OR97239
    MICHAEL BRADEN TREASURER
    4.00     		0 0 0
    C/O BLANCHE FISCHER FDN 1509 SW
    SUNSET BLVD 1-B
    PORTLAND,OR97239
    GINNY BAYNES SECRETARY
    2.00     		0 0 0
    C/O BLANCHE FISCHER FDN 1509 SW
    SUNSET BLVD 1-B
    PORTLAND,OR97239
    CATHY SANDERS GRANT CHAIR
    2.00     		0 0 0
    C/O BLANCHE FISCHER FDN 1509 SW
    SUNSET BLVD 1-B
    PORTLAND,OR97239
    AARON JOINER DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    C/O BLANCHE FISCHER FDN 1509 SW
    SUNSET BLVD 1-B
    PORTLAND,OR97239
    STACEY HASSEL DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    C/O BLANCHE FISCHER FDN 1509 SW
    SUNSET BLVD 1-B
    PORTLAND,OR97239
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1 CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES CONSIST SOLELY OF GIVING MONEY TO OR FOR DISABLED OR PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PEOPLE SHOWING FINANCIAL NEED IN THE STATE OF OREGON. 39,920
    2  
    3  
    4  
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    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,
    see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    1,625,246
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    63,661
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    230,647
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    1,919,554
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    1,919,554
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    28,793
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    1,890,761
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    94,538
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
     
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2014 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
     
    b
    Income tax for 2014. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
     
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
     
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
     
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
     
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    86,634
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    86,634
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    86,634
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2013     		(c)
    2013     		(d)
    2014
    1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Part XI, line 7  
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2014:
    a Enter amount for 2013 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
    a From 2009.......  
    b From 2010.......  
    c From 2011.......  
    d From 2012.......  
    e From 2013.......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e.........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2014 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$  
    a Applied to 2013, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions).........     		 
    d Applied to 2014 distributable amount.....  
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2014.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5  
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ...........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2013. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		 
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2009 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2015.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		 
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2010....  
    b Excess from 2011....  
    c Excess from 2012....  
    d Excess from 2013....  
    e Excess from 2014....  
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2014, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2014 (b) 2013 (c) 2012 (d) 2011
    37,647 36,952 16,218 5,407 96,224
    b 85% of line 2a ......... 32,000 31,409 13,785 4,596 81,790
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		86,634 72,862 69,054 90,099 318,649
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used
    directly for active conduct of exempt activities ...........     		0 0 0 0 0
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		86,634 72,862 69,054 90,099 318,649
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......         0
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		         0
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		63,025 58,794 53,835 53,438 229,092
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		        0
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		        0
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		         0
    (4) Gross investment income         0
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    BLANCHE FISCHER FOUNDATION
    1509 SW SUNSET BLVD 1-B
    PORTLAND,OR97239
    (503) 246-4941
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    PER APPLICATION - SEE COPY OF APPLICATION ATTACHED
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    APPLICANTS MUST HAVE DISABILITIES OF A PHYSICAL NATURE AND DEMONSTRATE FINANCIAL NEED WHILE RESIDING IN THE STATE OF OREGON.
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    ACEVES JOSEPHINE
    891 ARROW LEAF PL
    HARRISBURG,OR97446     		NONE N/A COMPRESSION GARMENTS 1,000
    ADOW QASSIM
    280 SE 12TH AVE 102
    HILLSBORO,OR97123     		NONE N/A BUS PASS 440
    APONTE NOEL
    20726 ALAN A DALE CT
    BEND,OR97702     		NONE N/A COMPUTER 957
    APSEL NISI
    1040 NW 10TH AVE 533
    PORTLAND,OR97209     		NONE N/A COMPRESSION GARMENTS 893
    APSEL NISI
    1040 NW 10TH AVE 533
    PORTLAND,OR97209     		NONE N/A COMPRESSION GARMENTS 108
    BECKERLE JACKSON
    360 E FAIRFIELD ST
    GLADSTONE,OR97027     		NONE N/A HIPPOTHERAPY 1,000
    BRADFORD ART
    865 NE JARRETT ST
    PORTLAND,OR97211     		NONE N/A PORTABLE RAMP 319
    BRADLEY CHARLES
    95194 N BANK RD
    GOLD BEACG,OR97444     		NONE N/A HAND CONTROLS 1,000
    CARTER LINDA
    7412 SE HARMONY DR
    MILWAUKIE,OR97222     		NONE N/A ORTHOPEDIC SHOES 574
    COPE AIDEN
    1122 W 8TH ST
    MEDFORD,OR97501     		NONE N/A COMPUTER FOR SCHOOL 544
    COPE AIDEN
    1122 W 8TH ST
    MEDFORD,OR97501     		NONE N/A DRAGON APP. 40
    COVERSTONE TYANNE
    12631 SE BOISE ST
    PORTLAND,OR97236     		NONE N/A BRAILLE CONVERTER 715
    DESANA JOHN
    19705 SW BOONES FY RD 21
    TUALATIN,OR97062     		NONE N/A ORTHOPEDIC SHOES 900
    ENGE ALICIA
    446 BEEBE RD
    MEDFORD,OR97502     		NONE N/A HAND CONTROLS 1,000
    FIGGENS TERYL
    221 SE CURRIN ST
    ESTACADA,OR97023     		NONE N/A IPAD 960
    FOLDEN NORMAN
    1040 NW 10TH AVE 527
    PORTLAND,OR97209     		NONE N/A MOVING EXP. 1,000
    GAINES LOGAN
    41087 SE FALL CREEK RD
    ESTACADA,OR97023     		NONE N/A HIPPOTHERAPY 1,000
    HANSEN KAREN
    13007 NE GLISAN 350
    PORTLAND,OR97230     		NONE N/A ZOOM TEXT & MAGNIFIER 848
    HATCHER JANETTE
    21843 SW SHERWOOD BLVD 212
    SHERWOOD,OR97140     		NONE N/A IPAD 499
    HATCHER JANETTE
    21843 SW SHERWOOD BLVD 212
    SHERWOOD,OR97140     		NONE N/A PRINTER 110
    HATCHER JANETTE
    21843 SW SHERWOOD BLVD 212
    SHERWOOD,OR97140     		NONE N/A MAGNIFIER 231
    HILL BARBARA
    76571 WALKER ST
    OAKRIDGE,OR97463     		NONE N/A ORTHOPEDIC SHOES 446
    HILL FRANCES
    3514 NE 74TH
    PORTLAND,OR97213     		NONE N/A ORTHOPEDIC BED 1,011
    HOOPER DENNIS R
    PO BOX 2054
    ROGUE RIVER,OR97537     		NONE N/A WHEELCHAIR BLADES 299
    JOINER ANNIE
    1354 NE ALEX WAY 245
    HILLSBORO,OR97124     		NONE N/A RENT 880
    JORDAN WYATT
    5712 NE 60TH AVE
    PORTLAND,OR97218     		NONE N/A IPAD 824
    KEPLER PATRICIA
    1839 NE COUCH
    PORTLAND,OR97232     		NONE N/A CAR REPAIRS 1,000
    KESTIN RHONDA J
    7120 NE KILLINGSWORTH 35
    PORTLAND,OR97218     		NONE N/A SCOOTER SHIELD 510
    KESTIN RHONDA J
    7120 NE KILLINGSWORTH 35
    PORTLAND,OR97218     		NONE N/A EMP. COUNSEL 490
    LANE SHERYL
    1709 W ISLAND RD
    ONTARIO,OR97914     		NONE N/A WELL PUMP 494
    LEONE WAYNE
    502 CHARLEY 10
    CHILOQUIN,OR97624     		NONE N/A WHEELCHAIR TIRES 175
    LUCAS THOMAS
    1050 KOALA ST
    KEIZER,OR97303     		NONE N/A BICYCLE 1,000
    MASAT MONICA
    565 35TH ST
    SPRINGFIELD,OR97478     		NONE N/A WASHER/DRYER 740
    MCCOY KAREN
    1712 TALENT AVE
    TALENT,OR97540     		NONE N/A STAIRLIFT 1,000
    MELO-REYES BRIANNA
    808 NE MEADOWLARKE LN 7
    MADRAS,OR97741     		NONE N/A COMPRESSION VEST 84
    MELO-REYES BRIANNA
    808 NE MEADOWLARKE LN 7
    MADRAS,OR97741     		NONE N/A HEADPHONES 21
    MILLER MIKE
    414 72ND ST
    SPRINGFIELD,OR97478     		NONE N/A COMPRESSION GARMENTS 597
    MILLER DARVIN D
    363 LINDALE DR P-1
    SPRINGFIELD,OR97477     		NONE N/A TRAILER HITCH 222
    MIMS JEREMY
    363 LINDALE DR P-1
    SPRINGFIELD,OR97477     		NONE N/A MOVING EXP. 128
    MIMS JEREMY
    363 LINDALE DR P-1
    SPRINGFIELD,OR97477     		NONE N/A MOVING EXP. 525
    NEILL KRISTINA
    1021 RESORT ST
    BAKER CITY,OR97814     		NONE N/A IL AIDS 325
    OWEN LESLIE
    3660 ROOSEVELT DR
    CORVALLIS,OR97330     		NONE N/A IPAD 958
    PAGE BRANDI
    PO BOX 861
    CLATSKANIE,OR97016     		NONE N/A BRACES 625
    PARROTT ROXINE
    1839 NE 14TH 310
    PORTLAND,OR97212     		NONE N/A COUNSELING 1,000
    PELLEY LEE
    PO BOX 1196
    CANYONVILLE,OR97417     		NONE N/A CART TIRES 52
    PELLEY LEE
    PO BOX 1196
    CANYONVILLE,OR97417     		NONE N/A CART BATTERIES 690
    PRICE MARIE
    2283 SW STURGES LN 157
    TROUTDALE,OR97060     		NONE N/A AIR CONDITIONAL 333
    PROPHET KAREN
    20545 BUILDERS CT
    BEND,OR97701     		NONE N/A VOICE AMP. 285
    PUMPHREY JOHN
    4598 WARD DR NE
    SALEM,OR97305     		NONE N/A CAR REPAIRS 800
    QUINTERO ALBERT
    418 ADAMS AVE
    SILVERTON,OR97381     		NONE N/A GLASSES 489
    RAY SEAN
    13465 WESTLAWN TERR
    PORTLAND,OR97229     		NONE N/A IPAD 598
    REBA SHERRY
    5989 SE HARMONY RD 10
    MILWAUKIE,OR97222     		NONE N/A IPAD & APPS 984
    REED SUNNIE
    200 W FAIRVIEW
    SPRINGFIELD,OR97477     		NONE N/A SERVICE DOG TRAINING 1,000
    RIGGS SADI
    1350 EVERGREEN LN
    SWEET HOME,OR97386     		NONE N/A CAR SEAT 1,000
    ROBBINS SHIRLEY
    3344 NE 76TH
    PORTLAND,OR97213     		NONE N/A COUNSELING 986
    SCHWERIN SUSAN
    360 E 46TH AVE
    EUGENE,OR97405     		NONE N/A SCOOTER 816
    SETH JUDITH
    16812 SE POWELL BLVD 104
    PORTLAND,OR97236     		NONE N/A WIRELESS BRAILLE DISPLAY 769
    SHUM SHARRON
    250 BRINK CT NE
    SALEM,OR97317     		NONE N/A LIGHT THERAPY 400
    SMITH CHRISTOPHER
    20145 NE HALSEY
    FAIRVIEW,OR97024     		NONE N/A ROOM HEATER 126
    STICKLEY PAMELA
    12680 NW OLD RAILROAD GRADE RD
    YAMHILL,OR97148     		NONE N/A WATER HEATER 989
    SUHR LINDY
    21345 MILES DR
    WEST LINN,OR97068     		NONE N/A COPAY ON VAN 1,000
    TALBERT LINDA
    281 N 14TH ST
    COOS BAY,OR97420     		NONE N/A DENTURES 1,000
    THOMPSON KENDRA
    5353 NW FRANK WAY
    REDMOND,OR97756     		NONE N/A COMPRESSION GARMENTS 1,000
    TOMA JOSEPH
    2075 MISTLETOE RD
    DALLAS,OR97338     		NONE N/A LISTENING DEVICE 761
    VAN GORDER NAOMI
    1110 E HARRISON AVE
    COTTAGE GROVE,OR97424     		NONE N/A CHAIR REPAIR 125
    VASQUEZ HEBER
    87936 8TH ST
    VENETA,OR97487     		NONE N/A WHEELCHAIR COPAY 1,000
    WEILAND SUSAN
    1008 VILLARD AVE
    COTTAGE GROVE,OR97424     		NONE N/A SCOOTER REPAIR 476
    WESTFALL MICHAEL
    1101 WOODROW LANE 12
    MEDFORD,OR97504     		NONE N/A HOUSE PMT 750
    WESTFALL MICHAEL
    1101 WOODROW LANE 12
    MEDFORD,OR97504     		NONE N/A INS PMT 208
    WYSS WILLIAM
    1746 LOGAN ST
    KFALLS,OR97603     		NONE N/A SHOES 150
    YOUNGS DAWN MARIE
    1009 N BLANDENA ST 1009
    PORTLAND,OR97217     		NONE N/A SCOOTER 789
    ZUVUYA SHANTI MALIKA
    55473 MCKENZIE RIVER RD
    BLUE RIVER,OR97413     		NONE N/A BED 646
    ZVOZDETSKAYA ALINA
    3865 SE 154TH AVE
    PORTLAND,OR97236     		NONE N/A HIPPOTHERAPY 1,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 46,714
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ............     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....         37,117
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property .............     		         
    7 Other investment income.....         40,387
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory .............     		        150,193
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 0 227,697
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13227,697
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    3 THIS ORGANIZATION ENGAGES IN NO SERVICE PER SE, AND SEEKS NO
    4 CONTRIBUTIONS. IT MAINTAINS ITS INVESTMENTS AND FROM THAT SOURCE
    7 OBTAINS THE FUNDS THAT IT PAYS OUT TO OR FOR QUALIFYING APPLICANTS
    11 AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, WHICH ALSO HAVE 501(C) (3) STATUS.
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political
    Yes
    No
    organizations?
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.
    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
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         		Firm's EINbullet
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    TY 2014 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    BLANCHE FISCHER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 93-0790099
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING 2,462 820 1,642 1,642

    TY 2014 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    BLANCHE FISCHER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 93-0790099
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
    INVESTMENTS IN CORPORATE STOCK FORM 990-PF PART II LINE 10B FORM 990-PF - BLANCHE FISCHER FOUNDATIONFID # 93-0790099 2013SCHEDULE A BEG OF YEAR END OF YEARPART II LINE 10B, INVESTMENTS IN CORPORATE STOCK BOOK VALUE BOOK VALUE MKT. VALUE 9340.845 ALLIANZ NFJ DIVIDEND VALUE FD 126573.31 111707.44 149360.117282.613 AMERICAN CENTURY MID CAP VALUE 106656.24 95516.84 114555.505082.443 ARTISAN INTERNATIONAL INVESTOR 88040.58 118879.10 154912.865862.843 CREDIT SUISSE COMMD RTRN STRTGY 57146.71 57146.71 42388.354381.671 GATEWAY FUND 97276.83 117406.90 127068.462131.218 INVESCO SMALL CAP GROWTH 80508.01 67690.59 87316.003794.849 JANUS GROWTH AND INCOME 167457.74 122937.99 168756.948855.206 LAZARD EMERG MRKT EQUITY BLEND 0.00 92636.06 96678.656842.737 MERGER FUND 72143.42 108650.71 109552.225981.431 NEUBERGER BERMAN REAL ESTATE 68635.74 70862.05 75545.4725250.693 PIMCO STOCKSPLUS TOTAL RETURN 247214.49 210368.37 252506.932481.965 SSGA EMERGING MARKETS 55391.54 0.00 0.007582.53 THOMAS WHITE INTERNATIONL 107638.96 134971.04 148010.994742.837 WELLS FARGO UTILITY & TELECOMM 66299.15 59632.64 78541.38 340982.72 1368406.44 1605193.86
    INVESTMENTS IN CORPORATE STOCK FORM 990-PF PART II LINE 10B FORM 990-PF - BLANCHE FISCHER FOUNDATIONFID # 93-0790099 2014SCHEDULE A BEG OF YEAR END OF YEARPART II LINE 10B, INVESTMENTS IN CORPORATE STOCK BOOK VALUE BOOK VALUE MKT. VALUE 6621.090 ALLIANZ NFJ DIVIDEND VALUE FD 111707.44 80089.80 114081.386939.063 AMERICAN CENTURY MID CAP VALUE 95516.84 93773.43 114147.594485.987 ARTISAN INTERNATIONAL INVESTOR 118879.10 115697.00 134400.1715975.293 CREDIT SUISSE COMMD RTRN STRTGY 57146.71 132686.71 96011.512408.504 GATEWAY FUND 117406.90 65377.15 71243.551059.323 INVESCO SMALL CAP GROWTH 67690.59 34740.53 39555.123291.717 JANUS GROWTH AND INCOME 122937.99 108056.64 158298.6710282.345 LAZARD EMERG MRKT EQUITY BLEND 92636.06 111485.43 102720.634478.631 MERGER FUND 108650.71 71074.54 70001.003730.224 NEUBERGER BERMAN REAL ESTATE 70862.05 45048.39 54834.2920708.821 PIMCO STOCKSPLUS TOTAL RETURN 210368.37 179468.81 194662.9210257.108 THOMAS WHITE INTERNATIONL 134971.04 185203.61 164729.1539766.410 WELLS FARGO UTILITY & TELECOMM 59632.64 59554.28 88815.376898.874 LOOMIS SAYLES BOND RETAIL SHARES 0.00 108769.47 101822.951617.937 TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND 0.00 21592.59 20159.506657.185 WESTERN ASSET TOTAL RETURN 0.00 71296.36 69434.44 _________ __________ __________ 1368406.44 1483914.74 1594918.24
    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION - COPY OF APPLICATION FORM 990-PF PART XV LINE 2B BLANCHEFISCHERFOUNDATION1509 S.W. SUNSET BLVD., SUITE 1-BPORTLAND, OR 97239PHONE: 503.819.8205E-MAIL: BFF@BFF.ORG WEB: WWW.BFF.ORGTHE BLANCHE FISCHER FOUNDATION IS A PRIVATE, NONPROFIT 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; AND3. 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.PLEASE NOTE.. THE APPLICATION MUST BE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY AND SIGNED BY THE APPLICANT OR APPLICANT'S LEGAL GUARDIAN... MEDICAL OR OTHER SATISFACTORY VERIFICATION OF DISABILITY (LETTER FROM PHYSICIAN OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL) IS REQUIRED... WE DO NOT ACCEPT FAXED APPLICATIONS. YOU MUST MAIL THE ORIGINAL, ALONG WITH DOCUMENTATION, TO THE FOUNDATION. THIS IS NECESSARY FOR THE FOUNDATION TO COMPLY WITH STATE AND FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS.GRANT APPLICATIONNAME OF APPLICANT (PERSON FOR WHOM ASSISTANCE IS REQUESTED):ADDRESS:STREET NO. APT./UNIT CITY ZIPTELEPHONE/TTY: ( ) E-MAIL:AP090102.DOC PAGE 1 OF 4I. INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DISABILITY1. BRIEFLY DESCRIBE YOUR DISABILITY:2. HOW LONG HAS THIS CONDITION EXISTED?3. IS YOUR CONDITION PERMANENT? YES NOIF NO, EXPECTED DURATION:4. HOW DOES THIS AFFECT YOUR DAILY LIFE AND INDEPENDENCE?5. FOR WHAT PURPOSE ARE YOU REQUESTING FUNDING?6. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? $7. HOW MUCH DO YOU NEED THE BLANCHE FISCHER FOUNDATION TO CONTRIBUTE? $8. HOW WILL THIS GRANT IMPROVE YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE?9. NAME AND ADDRESS OF VENDOR OR SUPPLIER (ATTACH COPY OF PRICE QUOTE OR ORDER INFORMATION):YES, IT'S ATTACHED!10. HAVE YOU APPLIED FOR GRANTS FROM ANY OTHER SOURCE(S)? YES NOFROM WHOM? HOW MUCH? $11. HAVE ANY BEEN APPROVED? YES NOBY WHOM? IN WHAT AMOUNT(S)? $12. HAVE YOU EVER RECEIVED VOCATIONAL TRAINING? YES NO13. FROM WHOM (STATE AGENCY, FEDERAL, PRIVATE ORGANIZATION)?WHEN?DID THIS TRAINING RESULT IN EMPLOYMENT? YES NO14. ATTACH A LETTER OR REPORT FROM YOUR DOCTOR OR OTHER LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL (SOCIAL WORKER, CASE MANAGER, ETC.) VERIFYING YOUR DISABILITY. YES, IT'S ATTACHED! AP090102.DOC PAGE 2 OF 4II. APPLICATION FOR BENEFITNOTE: ALL HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS MUST BE CONSIDERED IN REPLYING TO INCOME-RELATED QUESTIONS.GENERAL INFORMATIONAPPLICANT'S BIRTH DATEIF A MINOR, NAME OF PARENT(S) OR GUARDIAN(S):AGE OF EACH CHILD IN HOUSEHOLD:NUMBER AND RELATIONSHIP (PARENT, SPOUSE, CAREGIVER, ETC.) OF ADULTS IN HOUSEHOLD:NUMBER OF WAGE EARNERS IN HOUSEHOLD:OCCUPATION(S):EMPLOYER(S) NAME(S):WORK PHONE (IF APPLICABLE): ( )INCOME AND EXPENSESA. MONTHLY INCOME SALARY AND WAGES:1. PRIMARY WAGE-EARNER:GROSS MONTHLY SALARY: $MONTHLY TAKE-HOME PAY: $2. SECOND WAGE-EARNER:GROSS MONTHLY SALARY: $MONTHLY TAKE-HOME PAY: $B. MONTHLY INCOME OTHERSOCIAL SECURITY $CHILD SUPPORT $FOOD STAMPS/OREGON TRAIL $OTHER (DESCRIBE): $C. MONTHLY EXPENSESCATEGORY MONTHLY PAYMENT BALANCE OWEDFOOD $CLOTHING $UTILITIES $HEALTH CARE (MEDICAL, DENTAL,VISION, PRESCRIPTIONS, ETC.) $ $INSURANCE $PAYMENTS (CREDIT CARDS,CAR PAYMENTS, LOANS, ETC.) $ $OTHER (DESCRIBE):$ $D. WHAT KIND OF MEDICAL INSURANCE, IF ANY, DO YOU HAVE? CHECK ALL APPLICABLE RESPONSES:NONEPRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE YES NOMEDICARE YES NOOREGON HEALTH PLAN YES NOOTHER (DESCRIBE): YES NOAP090102.DOC PAGE 3 OF 4E. ASSETSDO YOU RENT OR OWN YOUR RESIDENCE? RENT OWNWHAT IS YOUR MONTHLY PAYMENT? $DO YOU OWN ANY OTHER REAL PROPERTY? YES NOIF YES, PLEASE DESCRIBE:AUTOMOBILE(S):AUTOMOBILE 1MAKE AND YEAR: VALUE $AUTOMOBILE 2MAKE AND YEAR: VALUE $AMOUNT OF CASH IN BANK ACCOUNTS AND ANY STOCKS, BONDS OR SECURITIES, INCLUDING RETIREMENT PLANS AND LIVING TRUSTS:DESCRIBE:VALUE $III. OTHER INFORMATION YOU MAY WISH US TO CONSIDER (ATTACH LETTER, IF DESIRED):ALL GRANTS MADE ASSUME THE ACCURACY OF THIS APPLICATION. I UNDERSTAND THAT IF A GRANT IS AWARDED, PAYMENT CAN BE MADE ONLY TO THE SUPPLIER OF GOODS OR SERVICES. I FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT ALL DECISIONS AS TO ELIGIBILITY AND GRANTS ARE MADE AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE BLANCHE FISCHER FOUNDATION AND THAT ITS DECISIONS ARE FINAL.I UNDERSTAND THAT ALL GRANTS AWARDED BY THE BLANCHE FISCHER FOUNDATION MUST BE REPORTED ON THE FOUNDATION'S FEDERAL AND STATE TAX RETURNS, AND AS SUCH, GRANTEES' NAMES, ADDRESSES AND GRANT AMOUNTS ARE A MATTER OF PUBLIC RECORD.SIGNATURE(S):APPLICANT PARENT/GUARDIAN (CIRCLE WHICHEVER IS APPROPRIATE)DATE PARENT/GUARDIAN (CIRCLE WHICHEVER IS APPROPRIATE)YOUR RESPONSE TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTION WILL NOT INFLUENCE IN ANY WAY THE OUTCOME OF THIS GRANT APPLICATION:WOULD YOU LIKE US TO SEND YOU A VOTER REGISTRATION CARD, ALONG WITH THE NAMES OF YOUR STATE SENATOR, REPRESENTATIVE AND U.S. CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVE? YES NOBEFORE MAILING THIS APPLICATION . . .1. ARE ALL SECTIONS COMPLETE?2. HAVE YOU ATTACHED DOCUMENTATION FROM A MEDICAL OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL VERIFYING DISABILITY?3. HAVE YOU ATTACHED A COPY OF YOUR VENDOR'S PRICE QUOTE?MAIL THE COMPLETED APPLICATION AND DOCUMENTATION TO:BLANCHE FISCHER FOUNDATION1509 S.W. SUNSET BLVD., SUITE 1-BPORTLAND, OR 97239 AP090102.DOC PAGE 4 OF 4

    TY 2014 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    BLANCHE FISCHER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 93-0790099
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    VARIOUS MUTUAL FUNDS 1,483,915 1,594,918

    TY 2014 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    BLANCHE FISCHER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 93-0790099
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ROCK QUARRY AT COST 227,700 227,700

    TY 2014 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    BLANCHE FISCHER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 93-0790099
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    ARTIFACTS AND PAINTINGS, DRIFTWOOD LIBRARY 2,767 2,767 2,767


    TY 2014 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    BLANCHE FISCHER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 93-0790099
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LICENSES & FEES 50 0 50 50
    OFFICE AND TELEPHONE 2,799 0 2,799 2,799
    BANK CHARGES & FEES 11 0 11 11
    INSURANCE 1,754 0 1,754 1,754


    TY 2014 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    BLANCHE FISCHER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 93-0790099
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    SALE OF ROCK IN PLACE FROM QUARRY 39,887 39,887 39,887
    GRANT REFUNDS 500 500 500


    TY 2014 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    BLANCHE FISCHER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 93-0790099
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    OUTSIDE SERVICES 1,045 0 1,045 1,045
    INVESTMENT FESS 20,704 20,704 0 0


    TY 2014 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    BLANCHE FISCHER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 93-0790099
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    PAYROLL TAXES 1,876 0 1,876 1,876
    INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE 3,484 3,484 0 0
    OREGON DEPT OF JUSTICE 241 241 0 0
    FOREIGN TAXES 876 876 0 0