Lawrence H & Doris M Fisher
Lawrence H & Doris M Fisher is a private foundation based in Worcester, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Lawrence H & Doris M Fisher at a glance
In short: Lawrence H & Doris M Fisher gave $9K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $942), mostly in Massachusetts. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,420
- -22.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $942
- -22.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $975
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (89% 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 Lawrence H & Doris M Fisher
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 63 Kinnicutt Road, Worcester, MA 01602
Phone: (617) 645-2842
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lawrence H & Doris M Fisher funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Genesis Club ($2K). Together the top 9 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 11% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lawrence H & Doris M Fisher open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $100; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 73% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $5K (2022) to $12K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Other Public Charities Worcester, MA | Religious, HEALTH,SOCIAL, Community or Education | $2,370 |
| Genesis Club Worcester, MA | Religious, HEALTH,SOCIAL, Community or Education | $1,500 |
| Jewish Federation Worcester, MA | Religious, HEALTH,SOCIAL, Community or Education | $1,000 |
| N California Spinal Cord Network Los Gatos, CA | Religious, HEALTH,SOCIAL, Community or Education | $1,000 |
| Jewish Healthcare Worcester, MA | Religious, HEALTH,SOCIAL, Community or Education | $1,000 |
| Congregation Beth Isreal Worcester, MA | Religious, HEALTH,SOCIAL, Community or Education | $950 |
| Worcester Animal Rescue Worcester, MA | Religious, HEALTH,SOCIAL, Community or Education | $500 |
| Strongwater Farm Therapeutic Equestrian Tewksbury, MA | Religious, HEALTH,SOCIAL, Community or Education | $500 |
| Central Mass Chabad Worcester, MA | Religious, HEALTH,SOCIAL, Community or Education | $500 |
| Temple Emmanuel Worcester, MA | Religious, HEALTH,SOCIAL, Community or Education | $100 |
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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 | — | $271 | $9,545 | $9,420 | 10 | $9,420 | $216 | $225 |
| 2023 | $9,242 | $3,777 | $12,160 | $12,090 | 10 | $12,090 | $3,742 | — |
| 2022 | $13,151 | $2,570 | $5,394 | $5,341 | 7 | $5,341 | $2,552 | $925 |
| 2021 | $15,975 | $633 | $5,558 | $5,456 | 4 | $5,456 | $566 | $989 |
| 2020 | $20,900 | $3,992 | $6,904 | $6,806 | 5 | — | $3,929 | $1,288 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lawrence H & Doris M Fisher reported a distributable amount of $225 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 charities, religious organizations, and organizations serving health, community, and education purposes. For example, Jewish Healthcare Center describes its work as operating a 141-bed skilled nursing facility providing long-term care and recuperative services; Worcester Animal Rescue League says it promotes humane animal welfare for pets in need; and Strongwater Farm Therapeutic Equestrian Center describes therapeutic riding and horsemanship programs for challenged riders.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $9,420. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $2,370, with a median of $975. Among the largest awards were $2,370 to Other Public Charities, $1,500 to Genesis Club, $1,000 each to Jewish Federation, N California Spinal Cord Network, and Jewish Healthcare, and $950 to Congregation Beth Isreal.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Elaine F Fisher was listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
Lawrence H & Doris M Fisher is led by Elaine F. Fisher, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elaine F. Fisher
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Doris M. Fisher (2020) — Trustee
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 Lawrence H & Doris M Fisher
How much does Lawrence H & Doris M Fisher give each year?
Lawrence H & Doris M Fisher gave $9K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12K across 10 grants.
What is Lawrence H & Doris M Fisher's typical grant size?
Lawrence H & Doris M Fisher's median grant in 2024 was $975, and its average grant was $942, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lawrence H & Doris M Fisher that year got $100 on average.
Where does Lawrence H & Doris M Fisher give grants?
Lawrence H & Doris M Fisher gives mostly in Massachusetts: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Worcester, MA (8 grants).
Does Lawrence H & Doris M Fisher give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Lawrence H & Doris M Fisher's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious, HEALTH,SOCIAL, Community or Education" (10 grants).
Who are Lawrence H & Doris M Fisher's largest grantees?
Lawrence H & Doris M Fisher's largest 2024 grantees include Genesis Club ($1,500), Jewish Federation ($1,000) and N California Spinal Cord Network ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Lawrence H & Doris M Fisher fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including charities, religious organizations, and organizations serving health, community, and education purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lawrence H & Doris M Fisher?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Lawrence H & Doris M Fisher required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Lawrence H & Doris M Fisher reported a distributable amount of $225 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Lawrence H & Doris M Fisher's EIN?
Lawrence H & Doris M Fisher's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2579359. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lawrence H & Doris M Fisher 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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