Fischer Family Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Fort Myers, FL EIN: 47-4757502

Fischer Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Fort Myers, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $66K. Net investment income was $40K.

Fischer Family Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: Fischer Family Foundation Inc gave $66K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$66,000
-2.1% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
7
+16.7% vs 2023
Average grant
$9,429
-16.1% vs 2023
Median grant
$10,000
Total assets
$1,159,948
-3.8% vs 2023
Primary geography
Florida (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

How to apply to Fischer Family Foundation Inc

Who Fischer Family Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2024

The Immokalee Foundation: $10KThe Immokalee Foundation$10KBig Brothers & Big Sisters: $10KBig Brothers & Big Sisters$10KJewish Family & Children's Services: $10KJewish Family & Children'sServices$10KNaples Retreat: $10KNaples Retreat$10KPace Center for Girls: $10KPace Center for Girls$10KSalus Care: $10KSalus Care$10KCaloosa Nature Center & Planetarium: $6KCaloosa Nature Center &Planetarium$6K

The largest 2024 recipient was The Immokalee Foundation ($10K). Together the top 7 received $66K.

Grant Size Distribution

18 grants across all recorded years

18<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.

Cities

Fort MyersBrooklynGolden ValleyHarrodsburgImmokaleeNaplesPort Charlotte

How Fischer Family Foundation Inc gives

  • Giving grew 257% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K1 grant2020 1 grant2021 3 grants2022 6 grants2023 7 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2020) to $67K (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $66K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Immokalee Foundation Immokalee, FLStudent Mental Health Counseling$10,000
Big Brothers & Big Sisters Fort Myers, FLPrograms for Children$10,000
Jewish Family & Children's Services Port Charlotte, FLChildrens Programs$10,000
Naples Retreat Harrodsburg, KYPrograms for Children$10,000
Pace Center for Girls Fort Myers, FLPrograms for Childrent$10,000
Salus Care Fort Myers, FLPrograms for Children$10,000
Caloosa Nature Center & Planetarium Fort Myers, FLPrograms for Children$6,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$1,159,948$63,963$112,915$66,0007$66,000$39,918$56,879
2023$1,205,157$43,729$179,675$67,4006$67,400$37,261$56,916
2022$1,259,301$1,783,904$84,593$60,0003$60,000$41,609$55,687
2021$305,785$20,555$24,826$18,5111$18,511$12,124$17,289
2020$310,056$18,011$21,918$17,5001—$9,887$14,978

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fischer Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Fischer Family Foundation Inc is led by Jeffery Scott Fischer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Jeffery Scott Fischer

    President

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Mary C. Fischer

    Vice President & Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Katie L. Fischer

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    $16K (2022) → $0 (2024)

  • Kimberly Haskins

    Treasurer

    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 2023 IRS filing

Katie L Fischer — Secretary &: $100KKatie L FischerSecretary &$100K

The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $100K, to Katie L Fischer (Secretary &).

Frequently asked questions about Fischer Family Foundation Inc

How much does Fischer Family Foundation Inc give each year?

Fischer Family Foundation Inc gave $66K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $67K across 6 grants.

What is Fischer Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Fischer Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,429, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Fischer Family Foundation Inc give grants?

Fischer Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Myers, FL (4 grants).

Does Fischer Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Fischer Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Programs for Children" (4 grants).

Who are Fischer Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Fischer Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Immokalee Foundation ($10,000), Big Brothers & Big Sisters ($10,000) and Jewish Family & Children's Services ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Fischer Family Foundation Inc?

Fischer Family Foundation Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $66K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is Fischer Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

Fischer Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4757502. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 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

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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