Fiske Family Foundation
The Fiske Family Foundation is a private foundation based in San Diego, California, established by John and Courtney Fiske to support equal access to education and recreation. Its website describes these opportunities as ways to support healthy communities, including vulnerable and disadvantaged members.
Fiske Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Fiske Family Foundation gave $151K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in California. 47% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $150,940
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +4.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,861
- -16.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $236,158
- -38.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (7 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (78% 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 Fiske Family Foundation
- 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: 10292 Winecreek Court, San Diego, CA 92127
Phone: (619) 261-4090
Website: https://fiskefamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fiske Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Campanile Foundation ($60K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $136K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 63 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in San Diego, California. In 2024, 78% of its grant dollars went to recipients in California and 22% to recipients in New Hampshire.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Fiske Family Foundation open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 15 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 991% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
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 $39K (2022) to $172K (2023). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $151K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Campanile Foundation San Diego, CA | For the General Purpose of the Charitable Organization. | $50,000 |
| San Diego Volunteer Lawyer San Diego, CA | For the General Purpose of the Charitable Organization. | $10,000 |
| Stone Ranch Foundation San Diego, CA | For the General Purpose of the Charitable Organization. | $10,000 |
| The Nick Wolfeboro, NH | For the General Purpose of the Charitable Organization. | $10,000 |
| YMCA of San Diego County San Diego, CA | For the General Purpose of the Charitable Organization. | $10,000 |
| Campanile Foundation San Diego, CA | For the General Purpose of the Charitable Organization. | $9,624 |
| 4S Ranch Little League San Diego, CA | For the General Purpose of the Charitable Organization. | $5,000 |
| San Diego Force FC San Diego, CA | For the General Purpose of the Charitable Organization. | $5,000 |
| San Diego Force FC San Diego, CA | For the General Purpose of the Charitable Organization. | $5,000 |
| Cotton Valley Trail Committee Wolfeboro Falls, NH | For the General Purpose of the Charitable Organization. | $5,000 |
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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 | $236,158 | $12,833 | $158,498 | $150,940 | 22 | $150,940 | $9,054 | $15,235 |
| 2023 | $381,823 | $252,070 | $176,818 | $172,405 | 21 | $172,405 | $4,208 | $10,025 |
| 2022 | $303,413 | $50,000 | $49,077 | $38,604 | 8 | $38,604 | — | $12,568 |
| 2020 | $256,497 | $252,090 | $120,593 | $100,273 | 12 | — | — | $2,334 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fiske Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2024 — 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 stated focus is education and recreation. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose work spans different activities: the YMCA of San Diego County describes its mission as nurturing a healthy spirit, mind, and body so all can thrive; the Lakes Region Humane Society describes its mission as caring for displaced cats and dogs until adoption and promoting domestic animals’ health and welfare through outreach and education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $150,940. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $50,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable grants included $50,000 to Campanile Foundation; $10,000 each to San Diego Volunteer Lawyer, Stone Ranch Foundation, The Nick, and YMCA of San Diego County; and $5,000 each to 4S Ranch Little League, San Diego Force FC, Cotton Valley Trail Committee, Stone Ranch Foundation, and Lakes Region Model Railroad. The filing lists each grant’s purpose as support for the recipient organization’s general charitable purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Fiske and Courtney Fiske as officers.
Fiske Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Courtney Fiske
Officer
Trustee → Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Fiske
Officer
Trustee → Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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 Fiske Family Foundation
How much does Fiske Family Foundation give each year?
Fiske Family Foundation gave $151K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $172K across 21 grants.
What is Fiske Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Fiske Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,861, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fiske Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Fiske Family Foundation give grants?
Fiske Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Hampshire (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (10 grants), Wolfeboro, NH (6 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (4 grants).
Does Fiske Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Fiske Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Fiske Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Fiske Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Campanile Foundation ($59,624 across 2 grants), Stone Ranch Foundation ($15,000 across 2 grants) and The Nick ($10,750 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fiske Family Foundation?
Fiske Family Foundation reported $236K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $151K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Fiske Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated focus is education and recreation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fiske Family Foundation?
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 Fiske Family Foundation's EIN?
Fiske Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3938382. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Fiske 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 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). Fiske Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/fiske-family-foundation-morg_e45d46b6d5654992bee3b60c79ed1d1b
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