Fischer Family Fund
Fischer Family Fund is a private foundation, based in PORTLAND, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $227K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $29K. Net investment income was $26K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$227K
-1.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$29K
-33.7% YoY
Grant Count
3
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
-33.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fischer Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Fischer Family Fund
Based on IRS filings
Fischer Family Fund is a private foundation, based in PORTLAND, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $227K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $29K. Net investment income was $26K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $226,540 | $230,853 | $248,892 |
| Revenue | $25,877 | $26,369 | $12,063 |
| Expenses | $30,190 | $44,408 | $9,556 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $28,500 | $43,000 | $7,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $25,877 | $26,369 | $12,063 |
| Distributable Amount | $21,820 | $19,964 | $20,142 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Virginia ($25,000), The Garden Club of Santa Barbara ($2,500), Fairfield County's Community Foundation ($1,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE GARDEN CLUB OF SANTA BARBARA SANTA BARBARA, CA | DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS | $2,500 |
| FAIRFIELD COUNTY'S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION NORWALK, CT | SCHOLARSHIP FUND | $1,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | SCHOLARSHIP FUND | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELISABETH M GIOVINE | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ALEXANDRA FISCHER MORSE | SECRETARY | — | — |
| CHARLES MORSE | TREASURER | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Fischer Family Fund?
As of 2024, Fischer Family Fund holds $227K in total assets with $26K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $29K in 2024.
Where does Fischer Family Fund operate?
Fischer Family Fund has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, Virginia.
What size grants does Fischer Family Fund award?
In 2024, Fischer Family Fund awarded 3 grants totaling $29K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Fischer Family Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Fischer Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $22K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Fischer Family Fund's EIN?
Fischer Family Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1544328. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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