Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found

DALLAS, TX EIN: 31-1759529

Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. The foundation operates as a grantmaking organization focused on supporting charitable causes across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.1M

-3.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$293K

+13.4% YoY

Grant Count

-3.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

+17.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found reported a distributable amount of $314K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding focus areas include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Nonprofit Human Services
Poverty Alleviation

Grantmaking

The foundation has demonstrated giving activity in the Alzheimer's Disease category, with documented grants of $258,000 in this area.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily directs its grantmaking to organizations in:

Florida
Texas
Tennessee

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $941K (77%)

Tennessee $85K (7%)

North Carolina $68K (6%)

District of Columbia $40K (3%)

New York $30K (2%)

Massachusetts $20K (2%)

Texas $15K (1%)

Georgia $6K (0%)

+5 more states

States

California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Georgia Indiana Massachusetts North Carolina New York Oregon Tennessee Texas Virginia

Cities

AlexandriaAtlantaBloomingtonBooneBoynton BeachBoys RanchCentennialClearaterClearwaterDelray BeachEustisFort LauderdaleFt LauderdaleJacksonvilleLake PanasoffkeeLeesburgLive OakLutzMaitlandMemphis

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $3,146,747

Total Annual Giving: $292,500

Employer Identification Number (EIN): 311759529

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$3,146,747	$3,261,467	$3,292,254
Revenue	$232,515	$280,940	$169,839
Expenses	$351,128	$307,475	$291,316
Qualifying Distributions	$313,666	$276,322	$260,789
Net Investment Income	$200,111	$251,644	$139,388
Distributable Amount	$313,502	$270,500	$270,276

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

143 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc ($50,000), Florida Sheriffs' Youth Ranches Inc ($35,000), Nature Conservancy ($30,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CANINE ASSISTED THERAPY INC OAKLAND PARK, FL	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$1,000
INTREPID FALLEN HEROES FUND NEW YORK, NY	FOR SPIRIT CENTERS SUPPORT	$5,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PALM BEACH WEST PALM BEACH, FL	MAX FISHER RIVERA BEACH	$10,000
MARION PLAYERS INC OCALA, FL	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$500
FLORIDA SHERIFFS' YOUTH RANCHES INC LIVE OAK, FL	FOR SCHOLARSHIP FUND &	$35,000
OPERATION HOMEFRONT INC SAN ANTONIO, TX	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$5,000
SHRINERS' HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN TAMPA, FL	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$25,000
WORLD WILDLIFE FEDERATION WASHINGTON, DC	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$10,000
NATURE CONSERVANCY MAITLAND, FL	SUPPORT FOR 5 SPECIFIC	$30,000
HOMES FOR OUR TROOPS INC TAUNTON, MA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
STEPHEN B FISHER	PRESIDENT	5	—
PHILIP H FORBES	TREASURER	5	—
BONNEY A JOHNSON	SECRETARY	5	—
BANK OF AMERICA	AGENT FOR FIDUCIARY	1	$51,328

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found fund?

The foundation's primary funding focus areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Nonprofit Human Services • Poverty Alleviation

How do I apply for a grant from Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $500 to $50,000. **Total Annual Giving:** $292,500 (based on most recent IRS 990 filing) The foundation has demonstrated giving activity in the Alzheimer's Disease category, with documented grants of $258,000 in this area.

Where does Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found make grants?

The foundation primarily directs its grantmaking to organizations in: • Florida • Texas • Tennessee

What size grants does Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found award?

In 2024, Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found awarded 28 grants totaling $293K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found reported a distributable amount of $314K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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 2019–2024.