Fischer Family Foundation
Fischer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Monica, California. In filing year 2024, it reported 15 grants totaling $37,520 to charitable organizations, including organizations in California and several other states.
Fischer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Fischer Family Foundation gave $38K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in California. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $37,520
- -16.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,501
- +0.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $600
- Total assets
- $21,118
- -19.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (3 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fischer Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 623 14Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90402
Phone: (310) 458-4200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fischer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New Roads School Meaningful Access Fund ($11K). Together the top 10 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 108 grants of 108 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to organizations in California (78%). The remaining reported shares were New York (8%), Pennsylvania (7%), Illinois (3%), and Connecticut (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Fischer Family Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 15 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $317; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $300 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 59% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2024) to $92K (2021). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Roads School Meaningful Access Fund Santa Monica, CA | For the Charitable Purpose of the Org. | $11,000 |
| Skirball Cultural Center Los Angeles, CA | For the Charitable Purpose of the Org. | $10,000 |
| UCLA Foundation Fund Los Angeles, CA | For the Charitable Purpose of the Org. | $5,600 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc New York, NY | For the Charitable Purpose of the Org. | $3,000 |
| The Trustees of University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | For the Charitable Purpose of the Org. | $2,500 |
| PS1 Pluralistic School Santa Monica, CA | For the Charitable Purpose of the Org. | $2,000 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | For the Charitable Purpose of the Org. | $1,000 |
| Save the Children Fairfield, CT | For the Charitable Purpose of the Org. | $600 |
| Los Angeles Art Association Los Angeles, CA | For the Charitable Purpose of the Org. | $500 |
| Stjude's Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | For the Charitable Purpose of the Org. | $300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,118 | $40,653 | $45,896 | $37,520 | 15 | $41,707 | $17,427 | $1,421 |
| 2023 | $26,361 | $48,803 | $52,463 | $44,961 | 18 | $48,741 | $1,355 | $1,314 |
| 2022 | $30,021 | $47,457 | $61,070 | $54,253 | 17 | $57,047 | $1,097 | $2,798 |
| 2021 | $43,634 | $114,052 | $97,228 | $92,046 | 33 | $94,549 | $49,944 | $2,100 |
| 2020 | $26,810 | $108,204 | $96,617 | $91,125 | 25 | — | $43,620 | $1,175 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fischer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in education, culture and the arts, health, and other charitable areas. For example, the Skirball Cultural Center describes its mission as welcoming people across communities and generations through cultural experiences and helping build a more just society. The Los Angeles Art Association says it provides opportunities, resources, services, and exhibition venues for Los Angeles artists, with an emphasis on emerging talent. Northwestern University describes its commitments as excellent teaching, innovative research, and students’ personal and intellectual growth in a diverse academic community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $37,520. Grants ranged from $100 to $11,000, with a median of $600. Its largest grants were $11,000 to New Roads School Meaningful Access Fund, $10,000 to Skirball Cultural Center, and $5,600 to UCLA Foundation Fund. Other grants included $3,000 to PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc, $2,500 to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, and $2,000 to PS1 Pluralistic School.
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Billie B Fischer as Chief Executive Officer and Steven G Fischer as Secretary/Chief Financial.
Fischer Family Foundation is led by Billie B. Fischer, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Billie B. Fischer
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven G. Fischer
Secretary & Chief Financial
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.
Frequently asked questions about Fischer Family Foundation
How much does Fischer Family Foundation give each year?
Fischer Family Foundation gave $38K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $45K across 18 grants.
What is Fischer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Fischer Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $600, and its average grant was $2,501, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fischer Family Foundation that year got $317 on average.
Where does Fischer Family Foundation give grants?
Fischer Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (8%) and Pennsylvania (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (4 grants), Santa Monica, CA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Who are Fischer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Fischer Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include New Roads School Meaningful Access Fund ($11,000), Skirball Cultural Center ($10,000) and UCLA Foundation Fund ($5,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fischer Family Foundation?
Fischer Family Foundation reported $21K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Fischer Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in education, culture and the arts, health, and other charitable areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fischer Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fischer Family Foundation's EIN?
Fischer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0604315. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Fischer Family Foundation 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.
Data update history
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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