Irene S & Barry L Fisher Charitable Trust
Irene S & Barry L Fisher Charitable is a private foundation based in Morristown, New Jersey. Its 2023 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including medical research, community, education, arts, and cultural organizations.
Irene S & Barry L Fisher Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Irene S & Barry L Fisher Charitable Trust gave $68K across 14 grants in 2023 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. 14% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $67,500
- -10.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $4,821
- -10.4% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,100
- Total assets
- $128,866
- +44.9% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (2 of 14, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (81% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Irene S & Barry L Fisher Charitable Trust
- 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: 11 Ravenswood Lane, Morristown, NJ 07960
Phone: (973) 539-8512
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Irene S & Barry L Fisher Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Weill Cornell Medicine ($40K). Together the top 10 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 65 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 16% to recipients in New Jersey, and 3% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Irene S & Barry L Fisher Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 2 of 14 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 79% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+14%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 153% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2020) to $75K (2022). In 2023 it made 14 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Weill Cornell Medicine New York, NY | dr deborah haisch research | $40,000 |
| New York Presbyterian New York, NY | Neph Hyper & TXPL Research Fund | $10,000 |
| Morristown Medical Center Foundatio Morristown, NJ | Annual Fund | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen- Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Alvin Ailey American Dance New York, NY | general fund | $2,000 |
| Far Brook School Short Hills, NJ | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Wnyc New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,200 |
| Citymeals on Wheels New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| NJ Seeds Newark, NJ | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Community Food Bank Hillside, NJ | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $128,866 | $112,233 | $72,274 | $67,500 | 14 | $67,500 | $108,459 | $44,065 |
| 2022 | $88,907 | $64,518 | $80,019 | $75,300 | 14 | $75,300 | $60,799 | $46,546 |
| 2021 | $102,720 | $81,754 | $64,908 | $60,850 | 17 | — | $78,896 | $44,514 |
| 2020 | $83,274 | $46,411 | $64,850 | $59,301 | 20 | — | $42,112 | $34,981 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Irene S & Barry L Fisher Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $44K for 2023 — 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 2023 grants included support for medical research, an annual fund, general and unrestricted purposes, and charitable organizations working in areas such as crisis response, education, and local history. For example, World Central Kitchen describes its mission as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Far Brook School describes its mission as creating a supportive community that values learning, creativity, and individuality. Morris County Historical Society describes its mission as discovering, preserving, and making known the history of Morris County.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation gave $67,500 through 14 grants. Grants ranged from $200 to $40,000, with a median grant of $1,100. Notable awards included $40,000 to Weill Cornell Medicine for “Dr Deborah Haisch Research,” $10,000 to New York Presbyterian for a “Neph Hyper & Txpl Research Fund,” and $5,000 to Morristown Medical Center Foundation for its annual fund. Other grants included $2,000 each to World Central Kitchen and Far Brook School, and $200 to Morris County Historical Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Irene S Fisher and Barry L Fisher as trustees.
Irene S & Barry L Fisher Charitable Trust's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Barry L. Fisher
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Irene S. Fisher
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Irene S & Barry L Fisher Charitable Trust
How much does Irene S & Barry L Fisher Charitable Trust give each year?
Irene S & Barry L Fisher Charitable Trust gave $68K across 14 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $75K across 14 grants.
What is Irene S & Barry L Fisher Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Irene S & Barry L Fisher Charitable Trust's median grant in 2023 was $1,100, and its average grant was $4,821, across 14 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Irene S & Barry L Fisher Charitable Trust that year got $1K on average.
Where does Irene S & Barry L Fisher Charitable Trust give grants?
Irene S & Barry L Fisher Charitable Trust gives mostly in New York: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants) and Morristown, NJ (2 grants).
Does Irene S & Barry L Fisher Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of Irene S & Barry L Fisher Charitable Trust's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Irene S & Barry L Fisher Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Irene S & Barry L Fisher Charitable Trust's largest 2023 grantees include Weill Cornell Medicine ($40,000), New York Presbyterian ($10,000) and Morristown Medical Center Foundatio ($5,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Irene S & Barry L Fisher Charitable Trust?
Irene S & Barry L Fisher Charitable Trust reported $129K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $68K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Irene S & Barry L Fisher Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for medical research, an annual fund, general and unrestricted purposes, and charitable organizations working in areas such as crisis response, education, and local history. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Irene S & Barry L Fisher Charitable Trust?
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 Irene S & Barry L Fisher Charitable Trust's EIN?
Irene S & Barry L Fisher Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6786312. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Irene S & Barry L Fisher Charitable Trust 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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