Fish Foundation
Fish Foundation is a private foundation, based in Caledonia, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $172K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $33K. Net investment income was $28K.
Fish Foundation at a glance
In short: Fish Foundation gave $33K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $33,000
- -68.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,000
- -68.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $171,547
- +1.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Fish Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Caledonia CRC ($20K). Together the top 3 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 12 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Fish Foundation gives
- Giving fell 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 325% 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $105K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Caledonia CRC Caledonia, MI | Support | $20,000 |
| Dutton Christian Foundation Caledonia, MI | Support | $10,000 |
| Dutton Christian Schools Caledonia, MI | Support | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $171,547 | $41,123 | $35,959 | $33,000 | 3 | $33,000 | $28,164 | $10,157 |
| 2024 | $169,284 | $48,551 | $107,388 | $104,500 | 3 | $104,500 | $39,405 | $11,677 |
| 2023 | $228,149 | $43,774 | $32,429 | $28,804 | 2 | $28,804 | $20,023 | $12,976 |
| 2022 | $216,824 | $69,157 | $53,749 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | $30,248 | $13,143 |
| 2021 | $201,813 | $82,781 | $102,090 | $98,000 | 3 | $98,000 | $53,296 | $13,867 |
| 2020 | $221,823 | $65,194 | $18,034 | $15,000 | 1 | — | $1,955 | $13,008 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fish Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fish Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David J. Smies
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Deborah Smies
Officer
On filings since 2020
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 Fish Foundation
How much does Fish Foundation give each year?
Fish Foundation gave $33K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $105K across 3 grants.
What is Fish Foundation's typical grant size?
Fish Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,000, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fish Foundation give grants?
Fish Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Caledonia, MI (3 grants).
Does Fish Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Fish Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (3 grants).
How large is Fish Foundation?
Fish Foundation reported $172K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Fish Foundation's EIN?
Fish Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3419231. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Fish Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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