Fishman Family Foundation Inc
Fishman Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Monrovia, California. Founded in 1997, it describes itself as a long-term philanthropic program with broad charitable purposes reflecting the diverse interests of the Fishman family.
Fishman Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Fishman Family Foundation Inc gave $79K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in California. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $79,275
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- -4.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,603
- -11.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $73,561
- +27.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fishman Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The website says the foundation is not accepting requests from new applicants while it supports current grantees. It also describes a proposal process with no application form: submit one copy of a proposal with a cover letter signed by the organization’s executive director or board president; a one-page abstract; a detailed project description covering the need, goals, evaluation process, and budget; IRS tax-exempt status documentation; a list of current board members; and the most recent Form 990, if available. The 2024 filing identifies Betty Fishman as the contact and says no specific form is required. It lists research, education, scholarships, and medical and scientific research among award restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing lists March 31 and September 30. The website says proposals should be submitted by September and that directors meet in October to set policy and authorize grants.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing lists March 31 and September 30.
- Contact
Application contact: Betty Fishman
Mailing address: 426 E Duarte Rd, Monrovia, CA 91016
Phone: (626) 930-0101
Website: https://www.fishman.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fishman Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends in Deed ($25K). Together the top 10 received $72K.
Grant Size Distribution
172 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 171 grants of 172 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Monrovia, California. Its 2024 grants went primarily to recipients in California (68% of grant dollars), followed by New York (10%), Washington, D.C. (9%), Pennsylvania (6%), and recipients in an unspecified state category (5%). The website also identifies support for critical needs in Israel as a grant purpose.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Fishman Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 22 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $79K (2024) to $177K (2021). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $79K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends in Deed Pasadena, CA | Community General | $25,000 |
| Dr G Ehresmannkeck School of Medici Los Angeles, CA | Medical | $10,000 |
| Habonim Dror Foundation Plainview, NY | Community Jewish | $7,000 |
| Villa Esperanza Pasadena, CA | Community General | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater San GA Monrovia, CA | Community Jewish | $5,000 |
| Boston Court Pasadena, CA | ARTS | $5,000 |
| J Street Education Washington, DC | Israel Programs | $5,000 |
| The New Israel Fund Philadelphia, PA | Israel Programs | $5,000 |
| Habonim Dror Foundation - Camp Miri | Community Jewish | $3,000 |
| PJTC Pasadena, CA | Community Jewish | $2,345 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $73,561 | $79,910 | $79,325 | $79,275 | 22 | $79,325 | $75,400 |
| 2023 | $57,709 | $59,468 | $93,979 | $93,706 | 23 | $93,852 | $59,341 |
| 2022 | $49,751 | $-21,418 | $106,281 | $105,496 | 33 | $105,616 | $465 |
| 2021 | $177,450 | $239,550 | $177,862 | $177,010 | 45 | $177,010 | $55,126 |
| 2020 | $130,708 | $32,527 | $102,365 | $101,066 | 49 | — | $31,677 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says its charitable purposes are broad. Its website lists research, education, and cultural development for the community; scholarships related to Jewish services, education, social, and community activities; medical and scientific research; resources for critical needs in Israel; underserved local community programs; and immigration and Holocaust education.
Its 2024 grants illustrate support for varied organizations and activities. For example, Reading Partners describes its work as providing personalized literacy support and instruction, primarily to K–4 students and their families. The National Yiddish Book Center says it works to recover, celebrate, and regenerate Yiddish and modern Jewish literature and culture. Habonim Dror Foundation says it provides financial and other assistance to Habonim Dror North America.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $79,275. Grant amounts ranged from $180 to $25,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Notable grants included $25,000 to Friends in Deed for community general support, $10,000 to Dr. G. Ehresmann-Keck School of Medicine for medical purposes, and $7,000 to Habonim Dror Foundation for community Jewish purposes. Other grants included $5,000 each to Villa Esperanza, Jewish Federation of Greater San Gabriel Valley, Boston Court, J Street Education, and The New Israel Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Betty Fishman as president and director; Daniel Fishman as vice president, treasurer, and director; Yehuda Fishman, Erica Fishman, Sandra Levine, Jane Fishman, and Kirk Brattkus as directors; and James E. Sameth as secretary.
Fishman Family Foundation Inc is led by Betty Fishman, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Betty Fishman
President & Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Fishman
Vice President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erica Fishman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Fishman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirk Brattkus
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Levine
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yehuda Fishman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James E. Sameth
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Fishman Family Foundation Inc
How much does Fishman Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Fishman Family Foundation Inc gave $79K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $94K across 23 grants.
What is Fishman Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Fishman Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,603, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fishman Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Fishman Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (10%) and District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pasadena, CA (6 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Fishman Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 18% of Fishman Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Community Jewish" (10 grants) and "Israel Programs" (5 grants).
Who are Fishman Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Fishman Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Friends in Deed ($25,000), Dr G Ehresmannkeck School of Medici ($10,000) and Habonim Dror Foundation ($7,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fishman Family Foundation Inc?
Fishman Family Foundation Inc reported $74K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $80K.
What does Fishman Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation says its charitable purposes are broad. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fishman Family Foundation Inc?
The website says the foundation is not accepting requests from new applicants while it supports current grantees. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fishman Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Fishman Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4644459. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Fishman Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/fishman-family-foundation-inc-morg_2042448d6b9645bfbd12c875797168c2
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