Robert D Fisher Foundation Inc
Robert D Fisher Foundation Inc is a family foundation established in Arizona in 2006 and based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Arizona, supporting activities that include law enforcement, health and wellness, education, conservation, and community services.
Robert D Fisher Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Robert D Fisher Foundation Inc gave $320K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Arizona. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $320,000
- -8.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,800
- -8.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $8,813,231
- +7.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (5 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (84% 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 Robert D Fisher Foundation Inc
- 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: 8049 N 85Th Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Phone: (602) 721-2942
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert D Fisher Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Arizona Law Enforcement Canine Asso ($50K). Together the top 10 received $180K.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 109 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona. Texas, North Carolina, Washington, and Oregon each received 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Robert D Fisher Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 24 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 68% 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 (2020–2025). 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 $320K (2025) to $372K (2023). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $320K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Law Enforcement Canine Asso Scottsdale, AZ | support law enforcement | $50,000 |
| Cowboys for Kids New River, AZ | Provides children and adults a chance to experience the old west | $20,000 |
| Elephant Care Unchained Chandler, AZ | Health & Wellness | $15,000 |
| EBeauty Community Buckeye, AZ | Health & Wellness | $15,000 |
| Sonoran Art League Cave Creek, AZ | Health & Wellness | $15,000 |
| Cave Creek Rodeo Days Cave Creek, AZ | General Support | $15,000 |
| Phoenix Herpetological Society Scottsdale, AZ | Reptile rescue education | $15,000 |
| Southwest Kids Cancer Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Support camp for pediatric cancer patients. | $15,000 |
| Scholarship for Promising Futures Austin, TX | Academic Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Tender Little Hearts Mini Tales Scottsdale, AZ | Meals for elderly & disabled | $10,000 |
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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 | $8,813,231 | $941,514 | $365,912 | $320,000 | 25 | $320,000 | $735,602 | $469,268 |
| 2024 | $8,208,200 | $2,865,304 | $399,297 | $350,000 | 25 | $350,000 | $2,816,714 | $317,972 |
| 2023 | $4,878,968 | $168,214 | $403,628 | $372,000 | 25 | $372,000 | $136,586 | $350,232 |
| 2022 | $4,916,118 | $-82,273 | $386,493 | $345,000 | 20 | $345,000 | — | $372,836 |
| 2021 | $5,412,164 | $259,165 | $373,935 | $325,000 | 14 | $325,000 | $210,230 | $347,430 |
| 2020 | $5,491,443 | $141,515 | $366,977 | $328,500 | 17 | — | — | $321,297 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert D Fisher Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $469K 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
The foundation’s filing describes it as a family foundation established in 2006; it does not state a specific mission. Its grants support organizations working in varied fields. For example, Phoenix Herpetological Society describes its mission as reptile rescue and rehabilitation and conservation education. Cave Creek Rodeo Days says it works to preserve the Cave Creek Memorial Arena and ranching-community history, support arena upkeep, and provide an agricultural scholarship. EBeauty Community describes its work as supporting women undergoing cancer treatment through education, networking, and a wig exchange program.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $320,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000. Notable awards included $50,000 to Arizona Law Enforcement Canine Association for law enforcement support; $20,000 to Cowboys for Kids for opportunities to experience the old West; and $15,000 each to Elephant Care Unchained, EBeauty Community, Sonoran Art League, Cave Creek Rodeo Days, Phoenix Herpetological Society, and Southwest Kids Cancer Foundation. The stated purposes included health and wellness, general support, reptile rescue education, and support for a camp for pediatric cancer patients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Kerry L Fisher is listed as president and director on the 2025 filing.
Robert D Fisher Foundation Inc is led by Kerry L Fisher, President & Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kerry L Fisher
President & Director
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 Robert D Fisher Foundation Inc
How much does Robert D Fisher Foundation Inc give each year?
Robert D Fisher Foundation Inc gave $320K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $350K across 25 grants.
What is Robert D Fisher Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Robert D Fisher Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,800, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert D Fisher Foundation Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does Robert D Fisher Foundation Inc give grants?
Robert D Fisher Foundation Inc gives mostly in Arizona: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Scottsdale, AZ (8 grants), Cave Creek, AZ (3 grants) and Phoenix, AZ (3 grants).
Does Robert D Fisher Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 12% of Robert D Fisher Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Health & Wellness" (4 grants).
Who are Robert D Fisher Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Robert D Fisher Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Arizona Law Enforcement Canine Asso ($50,000), Cowboys for Kids ($20,000) and Elephant Care Unchained ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert D Fisher Foundation Inc?
Robert D Fisher Foundation Inc reported $8.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $320K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $469K (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 Robert D Fisher Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes it as a family foundation established in 2006; it does not state a specific mission. Its grants support organizations working in varied fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert D Fisher Foundation Inc?
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 Robert D Fisher Foundation Inc's EIN?
Robert D Fisher Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4356942. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Robert D Fisher Foundation Inc 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 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Robert D Fisher Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/robert-d-fisher-foundation-inc-morg_f6fb9029747b4b8a815356f0e75dff9f
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