The Fischer Family Foundation 2008
The Fischer Family Foundation 2008 is a private charitable trust established in Kentucky in 2009. Based in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky (with a mailing address in Covington), the foundation operates as a family foundation focused on philanthropic grantmaking across multiple states.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$13.9M
+47.7% YoY
Grant Count
166
+16.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$84K
+26.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily for:
- Education
- Children and youth services
- Social services and human services
- Roman Catholic organizations
- Children's hospital support
- Residential care and health care
- Poverty alleviation
Grantmaking
Applications are not accepted. The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Grant Range
approximately $132,000 to $270,000
Average Grant
approximately $132,000 to $270,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in:
- Kentucky
- Ohio
- Georgia
These three states account for approximately 95% of all grants. The foundation's grantmaking also reaches organizations across seven states total, including Indiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- Total assets: $201.2 million (as of 2024)
- Assets have grown from $36.2 million in 2010 to $201.2 million in 2024
Annual Activity:
- Total giving: $13.9 million (most recent year reported)
- Annual income: $102.1 million
- Annual giving has grown from $4.5 million in 2021 to $9.4 million in 2023
Tax Status:
- EIN: 38-6863779
- 501(c)(3) organization
- Tax-exempt since January 2009
- Contributions are tax deductible
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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
103 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Brighton Center ($500,000), Brighton Center ($465,000), City of Mt Washington Ky ($250,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1N5 CINCINNATI, OH | BUILDING RESILIENCY IN YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION AND SUICIDE PREVENTION | $100,000 |
| 4C FOR CHILDREN CINCINNATI, OH | ADVANCING CHILD CARE CAREERS PROJECT | $10,000 |
| A BEACON OF HOPE WOMEN'S CENTER INC JOHNS CREEK, GA | GENERAL DONATION | $50,000 |
| ACTION MINISTRIES COVINGTON, KY | GENERAL DONATION | $50,000 |
| KEHILA KADOSHA ADATH ISRAEL CONGREGATION CINCINNATI, OH | GENERAL DONATION | $250 |
| ADOPT A CLASS FOUNDATION CINCINNATI, OH | GENERAL DONATION | $10,000 |
| ADVENTURE CREW CINCINNATI, OH | GENERAL DONATION | $25,000 |
| ADVOCATES FOR BARTOW'S CHILDREN INC CARTERSVILLE, GA | GENERAL DONATION | $50,000 |
| ALLIANCE FOR CATHOLIC URBAN EDUCATION COVINGTON, KY | GENERAL DONATION | $50,000 |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION KETTERING, OH | GENERAL DONATION | $2,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and Trustees:
- Greg Fischer — President/Chairman of the Board
- Angela Waugh — Secretary/Vice Chairman
- A. Michelle Groeschen — Chief Financial Officer
- Henry K. Fischer — Trustee
- Elaine M. Fischer — Trustee
- Amy Fischer — Trustee
- Mike Waugh — Trustee
All leadership members serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREG FISCHER | PRESIDENT / CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | — | — |
| ANGELA WAUGH | SECRETARY / VICE CHAIRMAN | — | — |
| A MICHELLE GROESCHEN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | — | — |
| HENRY FISCHER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| ELAINE FISCHER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| AMY FISCHER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| MIKE WAUGH | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Fischer Family Foundation 2008 fund?
The foundation gives primarily for: • Education • Children and youth services • Social services and human services • Roman Catholic organizations • Children's hospital support • Residential care and health care • Poverty alleviation
How do I apply for a grant from The Fischer Family Foundation 2008?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving ranges from approximately $9.4 million to $13.9 million annually in recent years • Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $5.1 million • Average grant size: approximately $132,000 to $270,000 • Median grant size: approximately $39,000 to $45,000 • The foundation has made 144 grants totaling $19 million across supported organizations • The foundation has supported 128 unique organizations **Application Process:** Applications are not accepted. The foundatio…
Where does The Fischer Family Foundation 2008 make grants?
The foundation primarily supports organizations in: • Kentucky • Ohio • Georgia These three states account for approximately 95% of all grants. The foundation's grantmaking also reaches organizations across seven states total, including Indiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, and Tennessee.
What size grants does The Fischer Family Foundation 2008 award?
In 2024, The Fischer Family Foundation 2008 awarded 166 grants totaling $13.9M — an average of about $84K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Fischer Family Foundation 2008's EIN?
The Fischer Family Foundation 2008's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6863779. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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