Bernard Fisher
Bernard Fisher is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $542K in total assets. In 2025, it made $79K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $63K.
Bernard Fisher at a glance
- Total assets
- $542,055
- +4.0% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $64,438
- +16.9% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $79,355
- -19.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $80,928
- -18.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $542,055 | $64,438 | $80,928 | $79,355 | $62,865 |
| 2024 | $521,124 | $55,112 | $99,685 | $98,017 | $53,444 |
| 2023 | $559,840 | $29,317 | $82,791 | $81,206 | $27,732 |
| 2022 | $567,703 | $24,973 | $81,948 | $80,226 | $23,251 |
| 2021 | $582,267 | $12 | $65,178 | $65,045 | — |
| 2020 | $647,533 | $10,292 | $66,398 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bernard Fisher is led by Beth Fisher MD, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Beth Fisher MD
President & Director
On filings since 2020
66 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward J. Goncz CPA
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Fisher Himel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bernard Fisher
How large is Bernard Fisher?
Bernard Fisher reported $542K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $64K.
What is Bernard Fisher?
Bernard Fisher is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds $542K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Bernard Fisher's EIN?
Bernard Fisher's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3734812. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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