Fleischer Scholars Foundation
The foundation's primary purpose is to raise funds for the promotion and development of the scholars program by partnering with colleges and universities across the united states.
Fleischer Scholars Foundation at a glance
In short: Fleischer Scholars Foundation gave $688K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $98K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $688,478
- -14.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $98,354
- -26.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $727,159
- -61.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Fleischer Scholars Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Academy Foundation ($439K). Together the top 6 received $678K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,512), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 18 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $317K (2022) to $808K (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $688K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Academy Foundation New York, NY | Fleischer Scholars Program | $438,750 |
| Arizona State University Foundation Tempe, AZ | Fleischer Bridge Program; ASU Endowed Position | $124,248 |
| University of Laverne La Verne, CA | Fleischer Scholars Program | $50,000 |
| San Juan Diego Catholic High School Austin, TX | Fleischer Scholars Program | $50,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $10,512 |
| California State University San Bernardino Philanthropic Foundation San Bernandino, CA | Fleischer Scholars Program | $9,718 |
| Purdue University West Lafayette, IN | Fleischer Scholars Program | $5,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $727,159 | $309,939 | $1,386,529 | $688,478 | 7 | $59,910 |
| 2023 | $1,878,395 | $1,329,886 | $1,247,865 | $807,810 | 6 | $49,789 |
| 2022 | $1,946,374 | $2,475,197 | $528,823 | $317,109 | 5 | $172 |
About Fleischer Scholars Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Fleischer Scholars Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Paradise Valley, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $727K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $688K. Net investment income was $60K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fleischer Scholars Foundation is led by Morton Fleischer, CEO, Chairman & Treasurer since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Morton Fleischer
CEO, Chairman & Treasurer
President, CEO, Chairman & Treasurer → CEO, Chairman & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Hillman
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Head
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Washburn
Director
Assistant Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Trujillo
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Quentin Smith
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Belitz
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joshua Valdez-Elizetxe (2021–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Fleischer Scholars Foundation
How much does Fleischer Scholars Foundation give each year?
Fleischer Scholars Foundation gave $688K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $808K across 6 grants.
What is Fleischer Scholars Foundation's typical grant size?
Fleischer Scholars Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $98,354, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Fleischer Scholars Foundation give grants?
Fleischer Scholars Foundation gives mostly in New York: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (20%) and California (9%).
Does Fleischer Scholars Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Fleischer Scholars Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fleischer Scholars Program" (5 grants).
Who are Fleischer Scholars Foundation's largest grantees?
Fleischer Scholars Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include National Academy Foundation ($438,750), Arizona State University Foundation ($124,248) and University of Laverne ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,512), which are not listed by name. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fleischer Scholars Foundation?
Fleischer Scholars Foundation reported $727K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $310K.
What is Fleischer Scholars Foundation?
Fleischer Scholars Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Paradise Valley, AZ. It holds $727K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Fleischer Scholars Foundation's EIN?
Fleischer Scholars Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3848551. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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