Fisher House Foundation Inc
Fisher House Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. The Foundation constructs and furnishes Fisher Houses—comfort homes that provide free temporary housing for military and veteran families while their loved ones receive medical care at military and Veterans Affairs medical centers. The organization operates a network of 100 Fisher Houses across the country and overseas, serving as a "home-away-from-home" for families during medical crises.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$107.7M
+2.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.2M
-0.1% YoY
Grant Count
70
+7.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$46K
-7.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To construct and furnish Fisher Houses, provide assistance and scholarships to military families and children, and enhance the quality of life for veterans and armed forces members.
Primary Activities:
- Building and donating Fisher Houses at military and VA medical centers
- Operating the Hero Miles Program, which uses donated frequent flyer miles to provide airline tickets to military families
- Operating the Hotels for Heroes Program, which uses donated hotel points
- Providing financial assistance to military families in need
- Awarding scholarships to military children and spouses
Grantmaking
Fisher House Foundation does not appear to operate a traditional grant program. Instead, the organization directly provides services and support to military and veteran families:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Fisher House Foundation operates a network of 100 Fisher Houses located at major military and VA medical centers around the country and overseas. The network includes houses at Army, Navy, Air Force, and Veterans Affairs facilities. Recent expansion includes the 100th Fisher House at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, Illinois, completed in 2025, with construction underway on a new Fisher House in Montrose, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Revenue: $70,002,904
- Contributions and Grants: $67,700,662
- Investment Income: $2,283,431
- Total Expenses: $65.7M
- Grants and Assistance Paid: $52,098,677
- Salaries and Employee Benefits: $5,578,386
- Total Assets: $108M
- Total Liabilities: $6.05M
Staffing:
- 34 employees (2024)
- Approximately 275 volunteers
Historical Impact:
- Since 1990, the Foundation has served 534,000 families
- Saved military and veteran families $650 million in hotel and transportation costs
- On any given night, up to 1,200 families can stay at a Fisher House
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $107,743,244 | $105,633,147 | $88,250,689 |
| Revenue | $70,002,904 | $57,073,979 | $54,550,880 |
| Expenses | $65,683,690 | $42,869,034 | $40,161,516 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,283,431 | $1,144,733 | $211,320 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Fisher House Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Ken Fisher – Chairman and CEO
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MR DAVID FOX | TREASURER/CFO/TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MR KENNETH FISHER | CHAIRMAN/CEO/TRUSTEE | 10 | — |
| MR WINSTON C FISHER | VICE CHAIRMAN/TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MRS NANCY EDELMAN | VICE CHAIRMAN/TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GEN JOHN QUINTAS USAF RET | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GEN RICHARD B MYERS USAF RET | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LTGEN JOHN DUBIA USA RET | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LTGEN MARTIN STEELE USMC RET | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MR BRUCE MOSLER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MR DAVID MCINTYRE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MR GERRY BYRNE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MR MARK RANGER'' JONES | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MR MARTIN L EDELMAN ESQUIRE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MR MONTEL WILLIAMS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MR PAUL BUCHA | TRUSTEE (DECEASED 07/31/24) | 1 | — |
| MRS CRYSTAL FISHER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MRS LYNNE PACE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MRS MARY JO MYERS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MRS SUZIE SCHWARTZ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MRS TAMMY FISHER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MS CECILY CARSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MS KYRA PHILLIPS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RADM TOM LYNCH USN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MR BRIAN GAWNE | VP, COMMUNITY RELATIONS (RET. AS OF 04/30/2024) | 40 | $99,132 |
| MR DAVID A COKER | PRESIDENT | 40 | $560,249 |
| MRS DENISE DOLAN | VP, DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $203,825 |
| MRS JULIE RIGGS | VP, COMMUNITY RELATIONS (AS OF 05/20/24) | 40 | $110,296 |
| MRS LETICIA STROPES | VP, STRATEGIC INITIATIVES | 40 | $225,301 |
| MRS MICHELLE HORN | VP, COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $192,911 |
| MS MARY B CONSIDINE | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $258,167 |
| MR ANDREW KAYTON | DIRECTOR, DONATIONS | 40 | $152,883 |
| MR BRUCE PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS | 40 | $161,135 |
| MR MARSHALL BANKS | COMMUNITY LIAISON | 40 | $154,188 |
| MRS ANGELA RANERO | CHIEF ACCOUNTANT | 40 | $185,633 |
| MRS STACY THOMAS | DIRECTOR, CORP/FDN. RELATIONS | 40 | $156,256 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2025:** Three Fisher Houses were completed, including the milestone 100th Fisher House at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, Illinois
2025 Fisher Service Awards for Military Community Service**2025:** Construction began on a new Fisher House in Montrose, New York
Fisher House Foundation - Federal Grants Wire**2025:** Fisher Service Awards announced recognizing military community service recipients
2025 Fisher Service Awards for Military Community Service**2024:** Fisher Service Awards announced recognizing military community service recipients
2025 Fisher Service Awards for Military Community ServiceRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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