Fishman Family Foundation Inc
Fishman Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Tampa, Florida. In its 2025 filing, it reported 10 grants totaling $294,940 to charitable organizations, with the largest listed awards going to organizations in Florida.
Fishman Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Fishman Family Foundation Inc gave $295K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $29K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $294,940
- +149.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $29,494
- +124.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,550
- Total assets
- $6,446,126
- +18.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Fishman Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 413 S Macdill Avenue, Tampa, FL 33609
Phone: (813) 879-5550
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 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tampa General Hospital Foundation Inc ($125K). Together the top 9 received $295K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 51 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 3% to recipients in Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Fishman Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 172% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2021) to $295K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $295K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa General Hospital Foundation Inc Tampa, FL | GIVING | $125,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas Clearwater, FL | GIVING | $60,000 |
| Seminole Boosters Inc Tallahassee, FL | GIVING | $35,040 |
| USF Foundation Tampa, FL | GIVING | $28,500 |
| Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay Tampa, FL | GIVING | $20,000 |
| Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation Tampa, FL | GIVING | $15,100 |
| Coaching Love Inc Tuscaloosa, AL | GIVING | $8,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation St Cloud, FL | GIVING | $2,600 |
| Bartow Family Foundation Birmingham, AL | GIVING | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas Clearwater, FL | GIVING | $200 |
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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 | $6,446,126 | $403,405 | $298,170 | $294,940 | 10 | $294,940 | $134,686 | $297,337 |
| 2024 | $5,443,798 | $394,146 | $119,810 | $118,145 | 9 | $118,145 | $87,505 | $241,132 |
| 2023 | $3,963,118 | $359,065 | $161,896 | $160,344 | 15 | $160,344 | $46,690 | — |
| 2022 | $3,495,781 | $429,815 | $110,031 | $108,368 | 10 | $108,368 | $71,724 | — |
| 2021 | $3,792,974 | $401,499 | $85,434 | $84,536 | 7 | — | $51,247 | — |
| 2020 | $2,733,565 | $398,756 | $127,548 | $125,668 | 7 | — | $47,787 | $124,714 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fishman Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $297K 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 filings do not state a mission. Its 2025 grants included support for a hospital foundation, a homeownership organization, a university athletic-support organization, and youth-focused organizations. Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas describes its mission as providing homeownership to working-poor families to help break the cycle of poverty and create intergenerational wealth. Seminole Boosters says it supports Florida State University’s intercollegiate athletics program to promote students’ education, health, and physical welfare. Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay says it equips young people with financial and career skills for a successful future.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $294,940. Grants ranged from $200 to $125,000, with a median grant of $17,550. The largest awards included $125,000 to Tampa General Hospital Foundation, $60,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas, $35,040 to Seminole Boosters, $28,500 to USF Foundation, and $20,000 to Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay. Other listed awards included $15,100 to Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation, $8,000 to Coaching Love, $2,600 to Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, $500 to Bartow Family Foundation, and an additional $200 to Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jeffrey D. Fishman as president, Elinor Fishman as vice president, and Brandy G. Fishman as secretary.
Fishman Family Foundation Inc is led by Jeffrey D. Fishman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey D. Fishman
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandy G. Fishman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elinor Fishman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Fishman Family Foundation Inc
How much does Fishman Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Fishman Family Foundation Inc gave $295K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $118K across 9 grants.
What is Fishman Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Fishman Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $17,550, and its average grant was $29,494, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fishman Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Fishman Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (4 grants) and Clearwater, FL (2 grants).
Does Fishman Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Fishman Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Giving" (10 grants).
Who are Fishman Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Fishman Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Tampa General Hospital Foundation Inc ($125,000), Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas ($60,200 across 2 grants) and Seminole Boosters Inc ($35,040), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fishman Family Foundation Inc?
Fishman Family Foundation Inc reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $295K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $297K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Fishman Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2025 grants included support for a hospital foundation, a homeownership organization, a university athletic-support organization, and youth-focused organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fishman Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states 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 Fishman Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Fishman Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4036510. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Fishman Family Foundation Inc 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 September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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