Edward R Fisher Charitable Fndn
Edward R Fisher Charitable Fndn is a private foundation based in Jefferson, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in multiple states, including organizations working in Jewish community and education, disaster relief, veterans’ housing, health, and family services.
Key facts about Edward R Fisher Charitable Fndn
In short: Edward R Fisher Charitable Fndn gave $817K across 69 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), top state New York. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 46-1571466
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $817,120
- Grants made (2024)
- 69
- Average grant
- $11,842
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (31 of 68, 2024)
- Total assets
- $18,382,432
- Primary geography
- New York (37% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.4M
+127.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$817K
+16.5% YoY
Grant Count
69
+1.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+14.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward R Fisher Charitable Fndn reported a distributable amount of $1.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Edward R Fisher Charitable Fndn open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 31 of 68 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 84% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose own missions include building a future for Israel and its people (Jewish National Fund), serving communities in need (Operation BBQ Relief), providing adapted homes for injured post-9/11 veterans (Homes For Our Troops), and counseling women and families (Turning Point Center for Families).
Other 2024 grantees include the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, which says it works to find cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improve quality of life; Piedmont Healthcare Foundation, which supports philanthropy for Piedmont Healthcare and its communities; and Jewish Identity Center, which provides Holocaust education. The foundation also awarded $33,400 to Temple University for the Edward R Fisher Term Scholarship.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 69 grants totaling $817,120. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest awards included $100,000 to Jewish National Fund, $50,000 each to American Society for Technion and Operation BBQ Relief, and $33,400 to Temple University for the Edward R Fisher Term Scholarship. Other notable grants were $25,000 to American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee and $20,000 each to Big Eagle Vision, Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, Homes For Our Troops, Jewish Identity Center, Piedmont Healthcare Foundation, Turning Point Center for Families, and William Breman Jewish.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 37% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 32% to recipients in Georgia. Other leading recipient states were Missouri (6%), California (5%), and Florida (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 69 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $425K (2020) to $817K (2024). In 2024 it made 69 grants totaling $817K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish National Fund ($100K). Together the top 10 received $368K.
Grant Size Distribution
274 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 270 grants of 274 (99%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| American Society for Technion New York, NY | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Operation BBQ Relief Peculiar, MO | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Temple University System of Higher Education New York, NY | Edward R Fisher Term Scholarship | $33,400 |
| American Jewish Joint Dist Comm JDC New York, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Big Eagle Vision Kissimmee, FL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation New York, NY | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops Taunton, MA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Jewish Identity Center Elkins Park, PA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Piedmont Healthcare Foundation Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Grants awarded | Number of grants |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $817,120 | 69 |
| 2023 | $701,600 | 68 |
| 2022 | $511,459 | 58 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,382,432 | $8,080,000 | $8,528,735 |
| Revenue | $12,263,694 | $1,445,368 | $1,957,129 |
| Expenses | $1,245,979 | $1,054,381 | $793,665 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,147,515 | $959,718 | $723,590 |
| Net Investment Income | $10,523,054 | $70,810 | $1,387,054 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,001,744 | $1,027,285 | $911,417 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Edward R Fisher as president, Robert D Wildstein as secretary, and Roger Raney as executive director.
Edward R Fisher Charitable Fndn is led by Edward R. Fisher, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward R. Fisher
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Roger Raney
Executive Di
Treasurer → Executive Di, 2024
On filings since 2021
$187K (2022) → $257K (2024)
Robert D. Wildstein
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $257K, to Roger Raney (Executive Di).
Contact
Mailing address: 2289 Brockton Loop, Jefferson, GA 30549
Phone: (404) 913-9722
Frequently asked questions about Edward R Fisher Charitable Fndn
How much does Edward R Fisher Charitable Fndn give each year?
Edward R Fisher Charitable Fndn gave $817K across 69 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $702K across 68 grants.
What is Edward R Fisher Charitable Fndn's typical grant size?
Edward R Fisher Charitable Fndn's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,842, across 69 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edward R Fisher Charitable Fndn that year got $12K on average.
Where does Edward R Fisher Charitable Fndn give grants?
Edward R Fisher Charitable Fndn's top state is New York, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (32%) and Missouri (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (22 grants), New York, NY (11 grants), Cumming, GA (2 grants) and Alpharetta, GA (2 grants).
Does Edward R Fisher Charitable Fndn give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of Edward R Fisher Charitable Fndn's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (67 of 69) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Edward R Fisher Charitable Fndn's largest grantees?
Edward R Fisher Charitable Fndn's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish National Fund ($100,000), American Society for Technion ($50,000) and Operation BBQ Relief ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Edward R Fisher Charitable Fndn?
Edward R Fisher Charitable Fndn reported $18.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Edward R Fisher Charitable Fndn fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edward R Fisher Charitable Fndn?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edward R Fisher Charitable Fndn's EIN?
Edward R Fisher Charitable Fndn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1571466. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Edward R Fisher Charitable Fndn accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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