Expanding Giving, Empowering Lives, Securing the Future.
What is the Independence Fund for Oregonians?
The Independence Fund for Oregonians is a new initiative by the Blanche Fischer Foundation (BFF) designed to grow our giving portfolio (endowment fund) and increase direct financial support for Oregonians with permanent physical disabilities. This fund serves as both a long-term investment in financial sustainability and an avenue for donors to contribute directly to grant programs, ensuring that individuals and nonprofit organizations have access to critical resources that foster independence, accessibility, and well-being for those with permanent physical disabilities.
Our Goal
The Independence Fund was created to: ✔ Grow our endowment to $10 million by 2030, ensuring a sustainable future for BFF’s giving programs for those with permanent physical disabilities. ✔ Expand direct giving programs, allowing donors to contribute to grants that support individuals and nonprofit partners. ✔ Strengthen financial sustainability, ensuring continued support for Oregonians with disabilities for generations to come.
How It Works
The fund operates in two key ways: 💙Building BFF’s Endowment – Increasing the Foundation’s long-term investment portfolio to sustain and expand giving capacity. By contributing to the Blanche Fischer Foundation endowment fund , donors help expand BFF’s financial strength, allowing us to increase annual grantmaking, strengthen advocacy efforts, and provide sustainable support for disability-focused initiatives. 🤝Receiving Direct Support for Giving Programs – Providing donors and funders an opportunity to contribute directly to grants that impact individuals and nonprofits serving the disability community.
Who We Help
✔ Individuals – Financial assistance for mobility support, assistive devices, and accessibility improvements. ✔ Nonprofit Organizations – Partnering with disability-focused organizations to expand their impact. ✔ The Future of BFF’s Grant Programs – Ensuring long-term sustainability through responsible financial growth.
Get Involved
The Independence Fund for Oregonians is fueled by donors, funders, and community partners who believe in securing a stronger financial future for disability support in Oregon. 💙 Donate to Grow Our Endowment – Invest in long-term giving sustainability. 🤝 Support Direct Giving – Make an immediate impact on grant programs supporting individuals and nonprofits. 📢 Spread Awareness – Share our mission and help us expand resources for Oregonians with disabilities.
A Stronger Future Starts Here
Together we can build a lasting foundation of financial strength, independence, and accessibility for Oregonians with permanent physical disabilities. [Donate Now] | [[email protected]]