Fishman Family Foundation

NEW YORK, NY EIN: 47-3149659 Website

The Fishman Family Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation based in New York, NY. Established in 2017, the foundation operates as a philanthropic organization with a broad charitable mandate that reflects the diverse interests of the Fishman family.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$1.7M

-2.9% YoY

Grant Count

+11.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$35K

-13.2% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's mission centers on supporting:

Research, education, and cultural development of and for the Jewish community
Scholarships related to Jewish services, education, social and community activities
Medical research and educational projects
Under-served local community programs
Resources to meet critical needs in Israel

The foundation's current focus areas include Jewish culture, education, and the arts, alongside support for unserved needs of the local community.

Grantmaking

The foundation accepts applications. Detailed information regarding the application process is available through the foundation.

Grant Range

$200–$252,127

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, with primary geographic focus in:

New York
Florida
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Texas

The foundation supports both major urban centers and smaller communities across the country.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $5.3M (65%)

Florida $1.3M (15%)

Maine $585K (7%)

District of Columbia $300K (4%)

Vermont $186K (2%)

Pennsylvania $160K (2%)

Connecticut $140K (2%)

Massachusetts $70K (1%)

+9 more states

States

Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Iowa Massachusetts Maryland Maine Minnesota Missouri North Carolina New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Texas Utah Virginia Vermont

Cities

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Revenue (2024):

Total assets: $17,701,945
Total revenues: $2,077,677
Total expenses: $1,909,529

Assets & Revenue (2023):

Total assets: $17,771,936
Total revenues: $1,210,034
Total expenses: $1,967,851

The foundation has no liabilities.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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

210 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Aleph Institute ($250,000), The Doe Fund ($150,000), Human Rights Watch ($125,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
317 ST MAIN COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER YARMOUTH, ME	OPERATIONAL	$50,000
ABC NEW CANAAN NEW CANAAN, CT	OPERATIONAL	$10,000
ALEPH INSTITUTE SURFSIDE, FL	OPERATIONAL	$250,000
AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE NEW YORK, NY	OPERATIONAL	$2,500
BERGEN FAMILY CENTER ENGLEWOOD, NJ	OPERATIONAL	$5,000
BIDEAWEE NEW YORK, NY	OPERATIONAL	$5,000
B'NAI JESHURUN DES MOINES, IA	OPERATIONAL	$5,000
BRIGHTER TOMORROWS INC SHIRLEY, NY	OPERATIONAL	$5,000
CANINE COMPANIONS ORLANDO, FL	OPERATIONAL	$5,000
CHABAD TURKS AND CAICOS	OPERATIONAL	$2,500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Joy Fishman – Trustee (serves without compensation)
Kim Baptiste – Trustee (serves without compensation)
Catherine Schmidt – Trustee

The foundation operates with zero employees.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JOY FISHMAN	TRUSTEE	0.5	—
KIM BAPTISTE	TRUSTEE	0.1	—
LESLIE FISHMAN	TRUSTEE	0.1	—
NEIL FISHMAN	TRUSTEE	0.1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has supported notable institutions including Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Center for Lymphatic Imaging and Interventions and NYU science journalism fellowships. The foundation remains open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.

Significant Donation Will Transform CHOP\u2019s Center for Lymphatic Imaging\

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Fishman Family Foundation fund?

The foundation's mission centers on supporting: • Research, education, and cultural development of and for the Jewish community • Scholarships related to Jewish services, education, social and community activities • Medical research and educational projects • Under-served local community programs • Resources to meet critical needs in Israel The foundation's current focus areas include Jewish culture, education, and the arts, alongside support for unserved needs of the local community.

How do I apply for a grant from Fishman Family Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving in 2024: $1,652,500 • Total giving in 2023: $1,210,034 • Number of grants made in 2024: 30 grants • Typical grant range: $200–$252,127 **Recent Grantees (2024):** • The Aleph Institute: $250,000 • Human Rights Watch: $125,000 • Drug Policy Alliance: $100,000 **Application Process:** The foundation accepts applications. Detailed information regarding the application process is available through the foundation.

Where does Fishman Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation funds projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, with primary geographic focus in: • New York • Florida • Connecticut • Massachusetts • Texas The foundation supports both major urban centers and smaller communities across the country.