The Alexander and Leigh Fischbein Family
The Alexander and Leigh Fischbein Family is a private foundation based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Its most recent filing on record is for 2022, with no filings since; it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Alexander and Leigh Fischbein Family at a glance
In short: The Alexander and Leigh Fischbein Family gave $15K across 10 grants in 2022 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $15,000
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $1,500
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $900
- Total assets
- $181,806
- -7.6% vs 2021
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (88% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Alexander and Leigh Fischbein Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12781 Marsh Landing, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Phone: (917) 597-0127
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Alexander and Leigh Fischbein Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Citizens Committee for Children ($4K). Together the top 10 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2022 grants went to recipients in New York, Florida, and Connecticut. New York recipients received 88% of grant dollars, Florida recipients 7%, and Connecticut recipients 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Alexander and Leigh Fischbein Family open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 187% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $15K (2022). In 2022 it made 10 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Citizens Committee for Children New York, NY | Charitable | $4,000 |
| NY Times Neediest Cases Foundation Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $4,000 |
| 826 NYC Tutorial Workshop Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| All Star Project New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Jafco Sunrise, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Association of Hole in the Wall Camps Westport, CT | Charitable | $800 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters New York, NY | Charitable | $800 |
| Pencil Inc New York, NY | Charitable | $800 |
| Ronald McDonald House of NY New York, NY | Charitable | $800 |
| Special Olympics New York, NY | Charitable | $800 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $181,806 | $60 | $15,085 | $15,000 | 10 | $15,000 | $60 | $8,028 |
| 2021 | $196,831 | $3,226 | $15,015 | $15,000 | 10 | $15,000 | $3,226 | $8,707 |
| 2020 | $208,620 | $3,342 | $15,015 | $15,000 | 10 | — | $3,342 | $9,335 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Alexander and Leigh Fischbein Family reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included organizations whose own missions describe work for children and young people. Citizens Committee for Children says it advances the well-being, equity, and justice of New York’s children through research, civic engagement, and advocacy. Big Brothers Big Sisters describes its mission as providing children facing adversity with professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships. PENCIL says it connects students with business professionals and educators to help open opportunities for success.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $15,000. Grants ranged from $800 to $4,000, with a median of $900.
Its largest reported grants were $4,000 each to Citizens Committee for Children and NY Times Neediest Cases Foundation. Other grants included $1,000 each to 826 NYC Tutorial Workshop, All Star Project, and JAFCO; and $800 each to Association of Hole in the Wall Camps, Big Brothers Big Sisters, PENCIL Inc, Ronald McDonald House of NY, and Special Olympics.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Richard Fischbein as president, Ethan Fischbein as director, and Mimi Fischbein as treasurer.
The Alexander and Leigh Fischbein Family is led by Richard Fischbein, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Richard Fischbein
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ethan Fischbein
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mimi Fischbein
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 The Alexander and Leigh Fischbein Family
How much does The Alexander and Leigh Fischbein Family give each year?
The Alexander and Leigh Fischbein Family gave $15K across 10 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $15K across 10 grants.
What is The Alexander and Leigh Fischbein Family's typical grant size?
The Alexander and Leigh Fischbein Family's median grant in 2022 was $900, and its average grant was $1,500, across 10 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Alexander and Leigh Fischbein Family give grants?
The Alexander and Leigh Fischbein Family gives mostly in New York: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (7%) and Connecticut (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does The Alexander and Leigh Fischbein Family give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Alexander and Leigh Fischbein Family's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (10 grants).
Who are The Alexander and Leigh Fischbein Family's largest grantees?
The Alexander and Leigh Fischbein Family's largest 2022 grantees include Citizens Committee for Children ($4,000), NY Times Neediest Cases Foundation ($4,000) and 826 NYC Tutorial Workshop ($1,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is The Alexander and Leigh Fischbein Family?
The Alexander and Leigh Fischbein Family reported $182K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Alexander and Leigh Fischbein Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included organizations whose own missions describe work for children and young people. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Alexander and Leigh Fischbein Family?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Alexander and Leigh Fischbein Family's EIN?
The Alexander and Leigh Fischbein Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3578576. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does The Alexander and Leigh Fischbein Family 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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