Fisher Brothers Foundation Inc
Fisher Brothers Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2025 grants included organizations working in health, culture and education, civic policy, conservation, and military-family support.
Fisher Brothers Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Fisher Brothers Foundation Inc gave $2.4M across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $101K), mostly in New York. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,428,558
- -4.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- -17.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $101,190
- +14.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $64,657
- +1911.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (6 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fisher Brothers Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 299 Park Avenue 42Nd Floor, New York, NY 10171
Phone: (212) 752-5000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fisher Brothers Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New York Presbyterian Hospital ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
174 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 144 grants of 174 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to organizations in New York. Florida and Maryland each received 1%; Vermont received 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Fisher Brothers Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 24 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $132K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 63% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $555K (2020) to $3.3M (2023). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Presbyterian Hospital New York, NY | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal New York, NY | General Support | $750,000 |
| Intrepid Museum Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $285,000 |
| City Futures Inc New York, NY | General Support | $75,000 |
| Wild Tomorrow Fund New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Temple Israel New York, NY | General Support | $25,500 |
| Citizens Budget Commission New York, NY | General Support | $25,008 |
| Diabetes Research Institute Foundation Hollywood, FL | General Support | $25,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation Rockville, MD | General Support | $25,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
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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 | $64,657 | $2,490,001 | $2,428,558 | $2,428,558 | 24 | $2,428,558 | $1 | $3,587 |
| 2024 | $3,214 | $2,560,001 | $2,565,960 | $2,554,960 | 29 | $2,565,960 | $1 | $5,076 |
| 2023 | $9,173 | $3,300,000 | $3,356,695 | $3,345,520 | 39 | $3,356,695 | — | $10,406 |
| 2022 | $65,868 | $3,240,000 | $3,197,050 | $3,172,224 | 43 | $3,183,394 | — | $10,321 |
| 2021 | $22,918 | $2,660,000 | $2,645,138 | $2,618,064 | 39 | $2,628,902 | — | $9,282 |
| 2020 | $8,056 | $530,024 | $569,264 | $554,824 | 21 | — | $24 | $13,062 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fisher Brothers Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its grants include general support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Intrepid Museum Foundation describes its mission as promoting awareness and understanding of history, science, and service through collections, exhibitions, and programming. City Futures describes itself as a nonpartisan policy organization focused on policies to reduce inequality, increase economic mobility, and grow New York City’s economy. Wild Tomorrow Fund says it works to protect threatened and endangered species and their habitats in Southern Africa.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $2,428,558. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $1,000,000, with a median of $25,000. Its largest 2025 grants included $1,000,000 to New York Presbyterian Hospital, $750,000 to United Jewish Appeal, and $285,000 to Intrepid Museum Foundation, each for general support. Other grants included $75,000 to City Futures and $50,000 to Wild Tomorrow Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Winston Fisher and Kenneth Fisher as directors, Sam Rosenberg as treasurer, and Martin L Edelman as secretary.
Fisher Brothers Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kenneth Fisher
Director
Director As Req'd → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Winston Fisher
Director
Director As Req'd → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martin L. Edelman
Secretary
Secretary As Req'd → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Rosenberg
Treasurer
Treasurer As Req'd → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Steven Fisher (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Arnold Fisher (2020–2022) — Director As Req'd
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 Fisher Brothers Foundation Inc
How much does Fisher Brothers Foundation Inc give each year?
Fisher Brothers Foundation Inc gave $2.4M across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.6M across 29 grants.
What is Fisher Brothers Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Fisher Brothers Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $101,190, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fisher Brothers Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does Fisher Brothers Foundation Inc give grants?
Fisher Brothers Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (18 grants).
Does Fisher Brothers Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Fisher Brothers Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Fisher Brothers Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Fisher Brothers Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include New York Presbyterian Hospital ($1,000,000), United Jewish Appeal ($750,000) and Intrepid Museum Foundation ($285,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fisher Brothers Foundation Inc?
Fisher Brothers Foundation Inc reported $65K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Fisher Brothers Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its grants include general support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fisher Brothers Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Fisher Brothers Foundation Inc's EIN?
Fisher Brothers Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3118286. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Fisher Brothers Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 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 June 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Fisher Brothers Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/fisher-brothers-foundation-inc-morg_07e5e413412e41e5b3914ef94fb151de
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