Fisher House Michigan
Fisher House Michigan is a not-for-profit organization formed to improve the quality of life of our military members, retirees, veterans, and their families and caregivers. The organization supports the construction and operations of comfort homes built near va medical centers in Michigan, called "zachary and elizabeth m. Fisher houses." the organization works to inform the veteran community, their families, and the general public about fisher houses, and provides necessary support to fisher house operations as needed. Fisher House Michigan presently supports guests and operations at the fisher houses supporting va ann arbor and va detroit, raises awareness with veterans and caregivers, and supports efforts to expand our programs in Michigan.
Fisher House Michigan at a glance
In short: Fisher House Michigan gave $905K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $302K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $904,645
- -42.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $301,548
- -61.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $311,903
- Total assets
- $3,315,779
- +34.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Fisher House Michigan funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fisher House Foundation ($500K). Together the top 3 received $905K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 3 grants of 11 (27%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Fisher House Michigan gives
- Giving fell 20% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $37K (2020) to $1.6M (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $905K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fisher House Foundation Rockville, MD | Program Support | $500,000 |
| Va Ann Arbor Healthcare System Ann Arbor, MI | Program Support | $311,903 |
| Va Detroit Detroit, MI | Program Support | $92,742 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,315,779 | $3,191,219 | $1,417,044 | $904,645 | 3 | $62,884 |
| 2024 | $2,467,012 | $1,678,757 | $2,025,411 | $1,573,358 | 2 | $71,996 |
| 2023 | $1,810,483 | $1,747,244 | $1,761,007 | $1,438,254 | 2 | $31,802 |
| 2022 | $1,748,009 | $1,387,318 | $1,434,669 | $1,133,645 | 2 | $6,572 |
| 2021 | $1,851,835 | $1,161,438 | $807,689 | $566,064 | 2 | $9,708 |
| 2020 | $1,432,622 | $1,009,750 | $306,775 | $36,537 | 1 | $6,932 |
About Fisher House Michigan
Based on IRS filings
Fisher House Michigan is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Ann Arbor, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $905K. Net investment income was $63K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fisher House Michigan is led by Andy Hove, President since 2025 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 16 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andy Hove
President
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Holmes
Director
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Slocum
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Palmucci
Director
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Tellier
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael McCarthy
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Schmidt
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Kennedy
Director
Vice President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Mead
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim McCloughan
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cemone Moy
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Dakin
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Melcher
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$106K (2020) → $147K (2025)
Harvey Berman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Johnson
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Warren Sponsler
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Courtney Lowman (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Randy Ritter (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Brad Chick (2020–2021) — Founding President
- Former: Kathy White (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Karen Kerry (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $147K, to Kate Melcher (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Fisher House Michigan
How much does Fisher House Michigan give each year?
Fisher House Michigan gave $905K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 2 grants.
What is Fisher House Michigan's typical grant size?
Fisher House Michigan's median grant in 2025 was $311,903, and its average grant was $301,548, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Fisher House Michigan give grants?
Fisher House Michigan gives mostly in Maryland: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (45%).
Does Fisher House Michigan give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Fisher House Michigan's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (3 grants).
How large is Fisher House Michigan?
Fisher House Michigan reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.2M.
What is Fisher House Michigan?
Fisher House Michigan is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Ann Arbor, MI. It holds $3.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Fisher House Michigan's EIN?
Fisher House Michigan's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2586691. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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