Fisher Koch Family Foundation
Fisher Koch Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports five grants totaling $34,361,919 to charitable organizations.
Fisher Koch Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Fisher Koch Family Foundation gave $34.4M across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $6.9M), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $34,361,919
- +2473.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,872,384
- +4017.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Total assets
- $131,511
- -99.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Fisher Koch Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Bffa 1430 Broadway 1208, New York, NY 10018
Phone: (617) 283-6631
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fisher Koch Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Schwab Donor Advised Charitable Fund ($24.0M). Together the top 5 received $34.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 8 grants of 29 (28%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in Tennessee (70% of grant dollars), Florida (29%), and New York (1%). The filing also lists recipients in Vermont and Wyoming; each state’s share is reported as 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Fisher Koch Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2023) to $34.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $34.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Donor Advised Charitable Fund Nashville, TN | Support of Organization | $23,961,919 |
| National Park Foundation Delray Beach, FL | Support the Foundation | $10,000,000 |
| Myriad USA New York, NY | Support the Foundation | $250,000 |
| The Sanders Institute Burlington, VT | Support the Organization | $100,000 |
| Fosters Outriders Fnd Jackson, WY | Support of the Organization | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $131,511 | $17,664,681 | $34,390,236 | $34,361,919 | 5 | $34,361,919 | $8,631,112 | $2,300,806 |
| 2023 | $16,859,445 | $4,562,147 | $1,365,610 | $1,335,158 | 8 | $1,335,158 | $1,354,869 | $2,842,640 |
| 2022 | $16,859,118 | $20,792,916 | $2,166,023 | $1,866,098 | 6 | $1,866,098 | $673,146 | $2,614,909 |
| 2021 | $18,346,148 | $55,675,398 | $28,591,112 | $28,297,941 | 7 | — | $21,103,302 | $4,759,188 |
| 2020 | $69,810,941 | $63,481,985 | $2,790,850 | $2,783,000 | 3 | — | $27,961,253 | $1,664,085 |
| 2019 | $9,119,806 | $4,834,843 | $2,404,211 | $2,403,117 | 11 | — | $413,305 | $704,805 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fisher Koch Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose work, as described by the organizations themselves, included facilitating cross-border giving and pursuing progressive solutions to economic, environmental, racial, and social justice issues.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported five grants totaling $34,361,919. Grant amounts ranged from $50,000 to $23,961,919, with a median of $250,000. Recipients included Schwab Donor Advised Charitable Fund ($23,961,919), National Park Foundation ($10,000,000), Myriad USA ($250,000), The Sanders Institute ($100,000), and Fosters Outriders Fnd ($50,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cynthia A Fisher and Charles J Koch as directors.
Fisher Koch Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles J. Koch
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia A. Fisher
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Elizabeth F. Koch (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Emily F. Koch (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Megan Koch Popp (2019–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Koch Family Foundation
How much does Fisher Koch Family Foundation give each year?
Fisher Koch Family Foundation gave $34.4M across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 8 grants.
What is Fisher Koch Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Fisher Koch Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $250,000, and its average grant was $6,872,384, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fisher Koch Family Foundation give grants?
Fisher Koch Family Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (29%).
Does Fisher Koch Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Fisher Koch Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Fisher Koch Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Fisher Koch Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Schwab Donor Advised Charitable Fund ($23,961,919), National Park Foundation ($10,000,000) and Myriad USA ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Fisher Koch Family Foundation?
Fisher Koch Family Foundation reported $132K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Fisher Koch Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fisher Koch Family Foundation?
The foundation stated on its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fisher Koch Family Foundation's EIN?
Fisher Koch Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2712913. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Fisher Koch Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 29, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 18, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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