Richard L and Virginia M Fischer Foundation
The Richard L and Virginia M Fischer Foundation is a private foundation based in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. In 2025, it reported 28 grants totaling $67,050, and its filing states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations.
Richard L and Virginia M Fischer Foundation at a glance
In short: Richard L and Virginia M Fischer Foundation gave $67K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $67,050
- +2.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +55.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,395
- -34.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $68,150
- -35.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Richard L and Virginia M Fischer Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2200 Georgetown Drive Suite 401, Sewickley, PA 15143-8753
Phone: (724) 934-5600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard L and Virginia M Fischer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Catholic Charities Diocese of Pittsburgh ($11K). Together the top 10 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Pennsylvania recipients received 67% of grant dollars. Other listed recipient-state shares were Colorado, 9%; Louisiana, 7%; Maryland, 7%; and New York, 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Richard L and Virginia M Fischer Foundation gives
- 14% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 393% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2022) to $67K (2025). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $11,000 |
| United Way of Southwestern PA Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Duquesne, PA | General Support | $7,000 |
| Salvation Army Carnegie, PA | General Support | $6,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian University Students Golden, CO | General Support | $6,000 |
| The National World War II Museum New Orleans, LA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services Baltimore, MD | General Support | $5,000 |
| Saint Paul Cathedral Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $4,800 |
| Light of Life Rescue Mission Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $2,600 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $68,150 | $32,997 | $69,785 | $67,050 | 28 | $67,050 | $30,784 | $4,727 |
| 2024 | $104,938 | $29,491 | $68,131 | $65,529 | 18 | $65,529 | $26,889 | $6,982 |
| 2023 | $143,579 | $6,932 | $32,909 | $30,500 | 8 | $30,500 | $1,801 | $7,170 |
| 2022 | $169,556 | $3,295 | $16,769 | $13,600 | 4 | $13,600 | $298 | $8,983 |
| 2021 | $183,025 | $21,057 | $37,863 | $35,000 | 8 | $35,000 | $18,435 | $13,062 |
| 2020 | $199,682 | $27,362 | $66,198 | $63,100 | 10 | — | $24,414 | $13,528 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard L and Virginia M Fischer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K 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 included organizations working in areas such as hunger relief, history and education, health care, emergency services, and support for military families. For example, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank describes its mission as addressing hunger and its root causes; The National WWII Museum says it tells the story of the American experience in World War II; and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says it advances cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $67,050. Grants ranged from $100 to $11,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest awards included $11,000 to Catholic Charities Diocese of Pittsburgh, $10,000 to United Way of Southwestern PA, $7,000 to Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, and $6,000 each to the Salvation Army and Fellowship of Christian University Students. These grants were listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard L Fischer and Virginia M Fischer as part-time directors, and Edward Aufman as a part-time manager.
Richard L and Virginia M Fischer Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard L. Fischer
Director - Part Time
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Virginia M. Fischer
Director - Part Time
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Edward Aufman
Manager - Part Time
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Richard L and Virginia M Fischer Foundation
How much does Richard L and Virginia M Fischer Foundation give each year?
Richard L and Virginia M Fischer Foundation gave $67K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $66K across 18 grants.
What is Richard L and Virginia M Fischer Foundation's typical grant size?
Richard L and Virginia M Fischer Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,395, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Richard L and Virginia M Fischer Foundation give grants?
Richard L and Virginia M Fischer Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (9%) and Louisiana (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (6 grants), Carnegie, PA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Richard L and Virginia M Fischer Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Richard L and Virginia M Fischer Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Richard L and Virginia M Fischer Foundation's largest grantees?
Richard L and Virginia M Fischer Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Catholic Charities Diocese of Pittsburgh ($11,000), United Way of Southwestern PA ($10,000) and Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank ($7,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Richard L and Virginia M Fischer Foundation?
Richard L and Virginia M Fischer Foundation reported $68K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $67K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Richard L and Virginia M Fischer Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in areas such as hunger relief, history and education, health care, emergency services, and support for military families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richard L and Virginia M Fischer Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and 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 Richard L and Virginia M Fischer Foundation's EIN?
Richard L and Virginia M Fischer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1839580. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Richard L and Virginia 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Richard L and Virginia M Fischer Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/richard-l-and-virginia-m-fischer-foundation-morg_58d433b5cabb415397dcd8eacd266311
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