M & M Fischer Foundation
M & M Fischer Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
M & M Fischer Foundation at a glance
- 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 M & M Fischer Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O M Fischer 1921 52Nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who M & M Fischer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
216 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 216 grants of 216 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Is M & M Fischer Foundation open to new grantees?
61%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 28 of 46 grantees (61%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $293; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $180 first-time, $165 repeat.
- 37% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 53% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 $19K (2020) to $56K (2021). In 2023 it made 47 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cong Chemed Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $11,500 |
| Mevakshe Hashem Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $4,350 |
| Cong Nachlas Moshe Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $2,650 |
| Bais Hamedrash Tiferes Mordechai Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $1,000 |
| Cong Yetev Lev Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $1,000 |
| Zichron Shlome Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $850 |
| Khal Tartikov Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $750 |
| Dryve Torasi Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $542 |
| Agudat Refua v'Chaim Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $500 |
| Lomdei Torah Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
— indicates that no figure was provided.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $30,046 | $33,127 | $29,533 | 47 | $29,533 | — | — |
| 2022 | $-101,879 | $30,001 | $43,453 | $36,083 | 74 | $36,083 | $1 | $483 |
| 2021 | $-88,427 | — | $88,970 | $55,788 | 46 | $55,788 | — | $420 |
| 2020 | $504 | $15,000 | $22,311 | $19,261 | 49 | — | — | $206 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported giving $29,533 across 47 grants. One reported recipient was TOV VCHESED FOUNDATION INC, which received $320. The recipient describes its mission as supporting charitable organizations that provide financial assistance to indigent individuals.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Matthew Fischer and Miriam Fischer as trustees.
M & M Fischer Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matthew Fischer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miriam Fischer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 M & M Fischer Foundation
How do I apply for a grant from M & M Fischer Foundation?
The foundation 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 M & M Fischer Foundation's EIN?
M & M Fischer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3692378. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does M & M 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.
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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