Jill and Charles Fischer Foundation
The Jill and Charles Fischer Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas. Its 2022 filing is the most recent on record, with no subsequent filings; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Jill and Charles Fischer Foundation at a glance
In short: Jill and Charles Fischer Foundation gave $1.3M across 24 grants in 2022 (avg $54K), mostly in Texas. 13% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $1,297,500
- +20.1% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 24
- +14.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $54,063
- +5.1% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $19,539,067
- -3.7% vs 2021
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (3 of 24, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (92% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jill and Charles Fischer Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2022 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This describes the policy stated in that filing and should not be treated as current application guidance.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2120 Ridgmar Blvd Ste 8, Fort Worth, TX 76116
Phone: (817) 332-9400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jill and Charles Fischer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was North Texas Community Foundation ($540K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 66 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 8% to recipients in Indiana, and less than 1% to recipients in New York. The listed Texas grants were concentrated in Fort Worth; the largest out-of-state grant was $100,000 to the University of Notre Dame in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jill and Charles Fischer Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 3 of 24 grantees (13%) 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 $181K; repeat grants $36K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 83% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2021) to $1.3M (2022). In 2022 it made 24 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Texas Community Foundation Fort Worth, TX | Support of Charitable Organizations | $540,000 |
| Cristo Rey Fort Worth High School Fort Worth, TX | For New Campus | $200,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX | Operating Support | $150,000 |
| Fort Worth Opera Fort Worth, TX | Opera Support | $110,000 |
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | Support of the lab for economic opportunity program and related research | $100,000 |
| Texas Ballet Theater Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX | Ballet Support | $50,000 |
| The Cliburn Fort Worth, TX | Festival Events | $30,000 |
| Girls Inc of Tarrant County Fort Worth, TX | Support of programs to help girls including the college and career campaign | $20,000 |
| Amphibian Stage Productions Fort Worth, TX | Support of National Theatre Live | $15,000 |
| United Way of Tarrant CO Fort Worth, TX | Support of center for transforming lives, child study center, and otehr tarrant co local charities | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2022 grant total covered 24 grants; the 2021 and 2020 totals covered 21 grants each.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $19,539,067 | $626,178 | $1,379,758 | $1,297,500 | 24 | $1,300,663 | $566,083 | $1,164,866 |
| 2021 | $20,292,646 | $1,247,348 | $1,145,216 | $1,080,500 | 21 | $1,083,736 | $1,185,868 | $1,291,198 |
| 2020 | $20,190,515 | $513,351 | $1,164,158 | $1,090,500 | 21 | — | $462,376 | $1,086,494 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jill and Charles Fischer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants show support for organizations including schools, arts organizations, health care providers, and community charities. For example, Community Healthcare of Texas describes its mission as providing palliative and hospice services to terminally ill people and their families, regardless of ability to pay. United Community Centers says it serves and empowers people in need through programs at Fort Worth neighborhood centers, while BRITE Divinity School says it educates and inspires people to serve in churches, the academy, and public life.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $1,297,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $540,000, with a median of $10,000. Notable grants included $540,000 to North Texas Community Foundation for support of charitable organizations; $200,000 to Cristo Rey Fort Worth High School for a new campus; $150,000 to Catholic Charities of Fort Worth for operating support; $110,000 to Fort Worth Opera for opera support; and $100,000 to the University of Notre Dame for support of the Lab for Economic Opportunity program and related research.
Other 2022 grants included $50,000 to Texas Ballet Theater Fort Worth, $30,000 to The Cliburn, and $20,000 to Girls Inc. of Tarrant County. The foundation also gave $10,000 to Community Healthcare of Texas, $10,000 to United Community Centers, $5,000 to Center for Transforming Lives, $5,000 to Tarrant Area Food Bank, $2,500 to BRITE Divinity School, and $500 to Opera America.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Jill A. Fischer as president, treasurer, and director; David G. Fischer as secretary and director; and Charles K. Fischer Jr., Teresa F. Howard, and Patrick N. Fischer as directors.
Jill and Charles Fischer Foundation is led by Jill A. Fischer, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Jill A. Fischer
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles K. Fischer Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David G. Fischer
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patrick N. Fischer
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Teresa F. Howard
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Jill and Charles Fischer Foundation
How much does Jill and Charles Fischer Foundation give each year?
Jill and Charles Fischer Foundation gave $1.3M across 24 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $1.1M across 21 grants.
What is Jill and Charles Fischer Foundation's typical grant size?
Jill and Charles Fischer Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $10,000, and its average grant was $54,063, across 24 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jill and Charles Fischer Foundation that year got $181K on average.
Where does Jill and Charles Fischer Foundation give grants?
Jill and Charles Fischer Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (22 grants).
Does Jill and Charles Fischer Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 29% of Jill and Charles Fischer Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jill and Charles Fischer Foundation's largest grantees?
Jill and Charles Fischer Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include North Texas Community Foundation ($540,000), Cristo Rey Fort Worth High School ($200,000) and Catholic Charities of Fort Worth ($150,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is Jill and Charles Fischer Foundation?
Jill and Charles Fischer Foundation reported $19.5M in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jill and Charles Fischer Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants show support for organizations including schools, arts organizations, health care providers, and community charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jill and Charles Fischer Foundation?
The foundation’s 2022 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jill and Charles Fischer Foundation's EIN?
Jill and Charles Fischer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0247855. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Jill and Charles 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 October 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 2020–2022
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