Bernard Fisher is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in PITTSBURGH, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $521K in total assets. In 2024, it made $98K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $53K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$521K
-6.9% YoY
Revenue
$55K
+88.0% YoY
Qualifying Distributions
$98K
+20.7% YoY
Expenses
$100K
+20.4% YoY
About Bernard Fisher
Based on IRS filings
Bernard Fisher is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in PITTSBURGH, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $521K in total assets. In 2024, it made $98K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $53K.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $521,124 | $559,840 | $567,703 |
| Revenue | $55,112 | $29,317 | $24,973 |
| Expenses | $99,685 | $82,791 | $81,948 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $98,017 | $81,206 | $80,226 |
| Net Investment Income | $53,444 | $27,732 | $23,251 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
0 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETH FISHER MD | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 66 | — |
| SAMUEL FISHER HIMEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EDWARD J GONCZ CPA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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