Hennings - Fischer Foundation
Hennings - Fischer Foundation is a private foundation based in Anaheim, California. It reported 24 grants totaling $296,000 in 2024, all to organizations in California.
Hennings - Fischer Foundation at a glance
In short: Hennings - Fischer Foundation gave $296K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in California. 4% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $296,000
- +20.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +26.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,333
- -4.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,500
- Total assets
- $2,135,276
- -6.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 Hennings - Fischer Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1639 S Tiara Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
Phone: (310) 999-8939
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hennings - Fischer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Olympia Philharmonic Society ($35K). Together the top 10 received $202K.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 109 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hennings - Fischer Foundation open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 24 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 266% 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 $193K (2020) to $296K (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $296K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Olympia Philharmonic Society Arcadia, CA | General Fund | $35,000 |
| Homeless Health Care Los Angeles, CA | General Fund | $30,000 |
| Burbank Philharmonic Orchestra Burbank, CA | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Elemental Strings Band Santa Monica, CA | General Fund | $20,000 |
| UCLA Foundation Pasadena, CA | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Saturday Conservatory of Music Los Angeles, CA | General Fund | $15,000 |
| The Music Guild Los Angeles, CA | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Education Through Music Burbank, CA | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Orange County Music and Dance Irvine, CA | General Fund | $15,000 |
| La County High School for the Arts Los Angeles, CA | General Fund | $12,000 |
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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 | $2,135,276 | $229,964 | $387,754 | $296,000 | 24 | $336,537 | $178,747 | $126,294 |
| 2023 | $2,293,066 | $148,315 | $335,230 | $245,500 | 19 | $278,557 | $91,642 | $136,923 |
| 2022 | $2,479,981 | $176,884 | $358,944 | $274,500 | 23 | $307,685 | $125,625 | $145,375 |
| 2021 | $2,662,041 | $188,546 | $314,757 | $229,000 | 24 | $258,851 | $132,640 | $166,250 |
| 2020 | $2,788,252 | $169,305 | $268,345 | $193,000 | 19 | — | $117,607 | $162,422 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hennings - Fischer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $126K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including orchestras, music education groups, a health care organization, and UCLA Foundation.
Among the grantees, Burbank Philharmonic Orchestra describes its mission as providing free, accessible musical performances and youth outreach. Orange County Music and Dance says it provides musical arts education and training for children in Orange County. UCLA Foundation describes itself as the giving, receiving, and investing arm of the UCLA campus, enabling private donors to support the university.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 24 grants totaling $296,000. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $35,000, with a median of $9,500. The largest grants included $35,000 to Olympia Philharmonic Society, $30,000 to Homeless Health Care, $25,000 to Burbank Philharmonic Orchestra, and $20,000 each to Elemental Strings Band and UCLA Foundation. The listed purposes for these grants were “general fund.”
Other 2024 grants included $15,000 each to Saturday Conservatory of Music, The Music Guild, Education Through Music, and Orange County Music and Dance. South Coast Symphony received $8,000, Los Angeles Jewish Symphony received $7,000, and Los Angeles Youth Orchestra received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lori Koutouratsas as “SECRETY/TREASUR,” Eric Brenton as President, and Fung Ho and Ann Brenton as Vice Presidents.
Hennings - Fischer Foundation is led by Eric Brenton, President on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eric Brenton
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Ann Brenton
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Fung Ho
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Lori Koutouratsas
Secrety & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $32K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $32K, to Lori Koutouratsas (Secrety/Treasur). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hennings - Fischer Foundation
How much does Hennings - Fischer Foundation give each year?
Hennings - Fischer Foundation gave $296K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $246K across 19 grants.
What is Hennings - Fischer Foundation's typical grant size?
Hennings - Fischer Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $9,500, and its average grant was $12,333, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hennings - Fischer Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Hennings - Fischer Foundation give grants?
Hennings - Fischer Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (6 grants), Burbank, CA (2 grants), Pasadena, CA (2 grants) and Encino, CA (2 grants).
Does Hennings - Fischer Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Hennings - Fischer Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hennings - Fischer Foundation's largest grantees?
Hennings - Fischer Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Olympia Philharmonic Society ($35,000), Homeless Health Care ($30,000) and Burbank Philharmonic Orchestra ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hennings - Fischer Foundation?
Hennings - Fischer Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $337K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $126K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hennings - Fischer Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including orchestras, music education groups, a health care organization, and UCLA Foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hennings - Fischer Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hennings - Fischer Foundation's EIN?
Hennings - Fischer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4833969. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hennings - Fischer 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.
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Grantable. (2026). Hennings - Fischer Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hennings-fischer-foundation-morg_eba61f7dcea643eebdbbe89411c7d373
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