Fishman Family Foundation
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
47
+11.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$35K
-13.2% YoY
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
How to Apply
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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
States
Cities
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.
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| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
No grants recorded for .
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\Related Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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