Robert H & Janet S Fleisher Foundation
The Robert H & Janet S Fleisher Foundation is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its 2026 filing reports 29 grants totaling $67,300, with listed grants designated for general purposes.
Robert H & Janet S Fleisher Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert H & Janet S Fleisher Foundation gave $67K across 29 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $67,300
- -9.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 29
- +16.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,321
- -22.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $675,845
- -3.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (65% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Robert H & Janet S Fleisher Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 30 S 17Th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-4196
Phone: (215) 979-1972
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert H & Janet S Fleisher Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was The Fabric Workshop and Museum ($16K). Together the top 10 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 123 grants of 126 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, Pennsylvania organizations received 65% of grant dollars. Other reported recipient-state shares were New York, 12%; California, 9%; the District of Columbia, 5%; and Alabama, 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Robert H & Janet S Fleisher Foundation gives
- 52% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving fell 59% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2026) to $164K (2021). In 2026 it made 29 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Fabric Workshop and Museum Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $16,000 |
| The Clay Studio Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| The Sierra Club International Oakland, CA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Project Home Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $3,500 |
| Philadelphia Brotherhood Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice New York, NY | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| Craftnow Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| The Print Center Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| The Conservation Fund Arlington, VA | General Purpose | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $675,845 | $47,293 | $69,968 | $67,300 | 29 | $68,563 | $46,029 | $64,069 |
| 2025 | $698,520 | $45,823 | $77,557 | $74,500 | 25 | $75,973 | $44,350 | $69,733 |
| 2024 | $728,262 | $147,772 | $99,937 | $85,250 | 31 | $86,696 | $146,325 | $70,313 |
| 2023 | $680,427 | $436,216 | $164,506 | $162,500 | 3 | $163,456 | $435,253 | $63,277 |
| 2022 | $405,885 | $36,714 | $147,592 | $134,350 | 38 | $135,624 | $34,015 | $94,888 |
| 2021 | $516,763 | $353,772 | $174,211 | $164,000 | 47 | — | $347,394 | $90,287 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert H & Janet S Fleisher Foundation reported a distributable amount of $64K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants include arts organizations such as The Fabric Workshop and Museum and The Clay Studio. The Fabric Workshop and Museum describes its mission as “collaborating with artists, revealing new possibilities”; The Clay Studio says it provides a learning environment for experiencing ceramic arts.
Other grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Project HOME describes its work as helping adults, children, and families break the cycle of homelessness and poverty. The Southern Poverty Law Center describes itself as working with communities to advance racial justice and human rights. CraftNOW Philadelphia says it unites, celebrates, and supports Philadelphia’s craft community.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $67,300. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $16,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included $16,000 to The Fabric Workshop and Museum and $10,000 to The Clay Studio, both in Philadelphia. Other notable grants were $5,000 to The Sierra Club International, $3,500 to Project HOME, and $3,000 each to Philadelphia Brotherhood, the Brennan Center for Justice, and the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Jill F Bonovitz and Nancy F Blood as trustees.
Robert H & Janet S Fleisher Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jill F. Bonovitz
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy F. Blood
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 H & Janet S Fleisher Foundation
How much does Robert H & Janet S Fleisher Foundation give each year?
Robert H & Janet S Fleisher Foundation gave $67K across 29 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $75K across 25 grants.
What is Robert H & Janet S Fleisher Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert H & Janet S Fleisher Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,321, across 29 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert H & Janet S Fleisher Foundation give grants?
Robert H & Janet S Fleisher Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (12%) and California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (15 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does Robert H & Janet S Fleisher Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Robert H & Janet S Fleisher Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert H & Janet S Fleisher Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert H & Janet S Fleisher Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include The Fabric Workshop and Museum ($16,000), The Clay Studio ($10,000) and The Sierra Club International ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Robert H & Janet S Fleisher Foundation?
Robert H & Janet S Fleisher Foundation reported $676K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $69K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $64K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert H & Janet S Fleisher Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include arts organizations such as The Fabric Workshop and Museum and The Clay Studio. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert H & Janet S Fleisher Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 H & Janet S Fleisher Foundation's EIN?
Robert H & Janet S Fleisher Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6758238. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Robert H & Janet S Fleisher 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 2026 (received by the IRS July 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Robert H & Janet S Fleisher Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/robert-h-and-janet-s-fleisher-foundation-morg_089f1f8cc3ad42d8a18f0b094e16b8a0
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