Michael W Fisher Foundation Inc
Michael W Fisher Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Jacksonville, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $341K. Net investment income was $28K.
Michael W Fisher Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Michael W Fisher Foundation Inc gave $341K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $170K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $340,761
- +245.2% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- -81.8% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $170,381
- +1798.8% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $170,381
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (59% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Michael W Fisher Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Fonkoze USA ($200K). Together the top 2 received $341K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 13 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Michael W Fisher Foundation Inc gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $99K (2020) to $341K (2021). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $341K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fonkoze USA Washington, DC | Charitable Donation | $199,684 |
| The Community Foundation for NE FL Jacksonville, FL | Charitable Donation | $141,077 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $28,087 | $353,082 | $340,761 | 2 | $340,761 | $28,086 | $4,459 |
| 2020 | $324,844 | $15,704 | $113,005 | $98,705 | 11 | — | $15,464 | $9,680 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael W Fisher Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael W Fisher Foundation Inc is led by Michael W Fisher, Mng Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Michael W Fisher
Mng Director
Managing Director → Mng Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Michael W Fisher Foundation Inc
How much does Michael W Fisher Foundation Inc give each year?
Michael W Fisher Foundation Inc gave $341K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $99K across 11 grants.
What is Michael W Fisher Foundation Inc?
Michael W Fisher Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Jacksonville, FL.
Where does Michael W Fisher Foundation Inc operate?
Michael W Fisher Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Massachusetts, New York.
How much is Michael W Fisher Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Michael W Fisher Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Michael W Fisher Foundation Inc's EIN?
Michael W Fisher Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3946228. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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