Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found
Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. It makes grants to 501(c)(3) organizations; its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as animal-human partnerships, pediatric disease research and treatment, youth development, and services for injured veterans.
Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found at a glance
In short: Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found gave $288K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Florida. 5% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $287,750
- -1.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- -17.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,511
- +19.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,163,571
- +0.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists RG RB FISHER FOUNDATION as the contact, no application form or other materials, no deadline, and 501(c)(3) organizations as the restriction on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Rg Rb Fisher Foundation
Mailing address: 1112 Winnsboro Dr, The Villages, FL 32162-4044
Phone: (352) 391-0142
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc ($60K). Together the top 10 received $252K.
Grant Size Distribution
134 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 131 grants of 134 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 17% to Tennessee, 5% to Washington, D.C., and 5% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 22 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $250; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $5K repeat.
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $164K (2019) to $293K (2024). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $288K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc Palmetto, FL | Exclusively for Blind | $60,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Pledges for Naming Medicine | $50,000 |
| Florida Sheriffs' Youth Ranches Live Oak, FL | For Scholarship Fund & | $35,000 |
| Nature Conservancy Maitland, FL | Support for Multiple | $32,000 |
| World Wildlife Federation Washington, DC | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops Inc Taunton, MA | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| ALS Association Florida Chapter Tampa, FL | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach West Palm Beach, FL | Max Fisher Rivera Beach | $10,000 |
| Villages Regional Hospital Auxiliary The Villages, FL | For Support Services | $10,000 |
| Florida Sheriffs' Association Tallahassee, FL | STEM & Criminal Justice | $10,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
EIN: 311759529.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,163,571 | $363,884 | $347,798 | $287,750 | 23 | $311,141 | $329,293 | $335,977 |
| 2024 | $3,146,747 | $232,515 | $351,128 | $292,500 | 28 | $313,666 | $200,111 | $313,502 |
| 2023 | $3,261,467 | $280,940 | $307,475 | $258,000 | 29 | $276,322 | $251,644 | $270,500 |
| 2022 | $3,292,254 | $169,839 | $291,316 | $243,000 | 27 | $260,789 | $139,388 | $270,276 |
| 2021 | $3,413,473 | $159,351 | $275,658 | $227,000 | 27 | $245,776 | $124,512 | $297,243 |
| 2020 | $3,530,237 | $112,676 | $241,043 | $198,500 | 32 | — | $80,073 | $251,349 |
| 2019 | $3,660,645 | $115,204 | $207,178 | $163,500 | 27 | — | $77,618 | $240,640 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found reported a distributable amount of $336K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc. describes its mission as creating and nurturing partnerships between people and dogs. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says it advances cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches Inc. says it works to prevent delinquency and develop lawful, resilient, and productive citizens. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $287,750. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $60,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest grants included $60,000 to Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc.; $50,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; $35,000 to Florida Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches; and $32,000 to the Nature Conservancy.
The foundation also gave $15,000 each to World Wildlife Federation, Homes for Our Troops Inc., and ALS Association Florida Chapter. Other reported grants included $10,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach, Villages Regional Hospital Auxiliary, and Florida Sheriffs’ Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stephen B. Fisher as president, Philip H. Forbes as treasurer, and Bonney A. Johnson as secretary. Bank of America is listed as agent for fiduciary.
Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found is led by Stephen B. Fisher, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephen B. Fisher
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bank Of America
Agent for Fiduciary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$39K (2019) → $56K (2025)
Bonney A. Johnson
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philip H. Forbes
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael Crowley (2019–2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $56K, to Bank of America (Agent for Fiduciary).
Frequently asked questions about Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found
How much does Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found give each year?
Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found gave $288K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $293K across 28 grants.
What is Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found's typical grant size?
Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $12,511, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found that year got $250 on average.
Where does Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found give grants?
Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found gives mostly in Florida: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (17%) and District of Columbia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Maitland, FL (2 grants), Tampa, FL (2 grants), The Villages, FL (2 grants) and Tavares, FL (2 grants).
Does Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found give general operating support?
Yes: 52% of Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found's largest grantees?
Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found's largest 2025 grantees include Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc ($60,000), St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($50,000) and Florida Sheriffs' Youth Ranches ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found?
Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $311K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $336K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc. describes its mission as creating and nurturing partnerships between people and dogs. St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found's EIN?
Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1759529. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 25, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
Live grants for the work Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
Duke Energy Foundation
Charlotte, NC
The Duke Energy Foundation funds workforce and local economic development, disaster resilience, conservation, clean water, and economic opportunity in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000; applications for grants of $20,000 or less are accepted year-round, after applicants discuss proposals with a state representative.
Assets
$1.9M
Grants
41
Total Given
$25.6M
Aetna Foundation Inc
Hartford, CT
Aetna Foundation supported health and wellness, access to health care, and related community needs; its 2021 grants ranged from $5,000 to $1 million, with a median of $40,000, and went to organizations across multiple states, especially in D.C. and Connecticut. Its 2021 filing was marked final, so it appears to have ended or be winding down grantmaking; that filing said there were no restrictions on who could apply and pointed applicants to its website for application materials.
Assets
—
Grants
65
Total Given
$7.2M
McKesson Foundation Inc
Dallas, TX
The McKesson Foundation funds cancer support and care, healthcare workforce pathways, and emergency response, with grants mainly supporting organizations in the United States and Canada. Its 2025 grants had a median of $100,000, though amounts ranged from $10,000 to about $2.47 million. Its filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests, while its application page describes an online application process with stated submission windows.
Assets
$1.6M
Grants
76
Total Given
$16.6M
Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc
Princeton, NJ
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation supports health access and stronger health systems, with a focus on adult and pediatric cancers, blood disorders, brain health, and clinical-trial participation in the United States, Brazil, India, and ten Sub-Saharan African countries. In 2024, its median grant was about $134,000, though awards varied widely; it does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests, and advises prospective applicants to contact the Foundation about its process.
Assets
$83.3M
Grants
144
Total Given
$67.7M
Motorola Solutions Foundation
Chicago, IL
The Motorola Solutions Foundation funds first-responder programs and technology and engineering education, especially for under-resourced communities; its 2025 grants had a median of $35,000. It supports organizations worldwide, with priority for communities where Motorola Solutions operates, and accepts unsolicited requests through an annual letter-of-inquiry process, with full applications by invitation.
Assets
$1.2M
Grants
213
Total Given
$12.6M
More similar funders
More Funders in Texas
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/raymond-george-and-ruth-bitner-fisher-found-morg_d66701c90173403d82359e3de15ce99a
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_311759529_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/raymond-george-and-ruth-bitner-fisher-found-morg_d66701c90173403d82359e3de15ce99a},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-22. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found down — hundreds of funders to go?