The Fishel Family Foundation
The Fishel Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pacific Palisades, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $55K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K.
The Fishel Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Fishel Family Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $5,000
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $55,384
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Fishel Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Canyon School Booster Club ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Fishel Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 350% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Canyon School Booster Club Santa Monica, CA | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $55,384 | $63,370 | $7,986 | $5,000 | 1 | $7,986 | $2,282 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fishel Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Fishel Family Foundation is led by Kate Fishel, Director, President & Secretary on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kate Fishel
Director, President & Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Fishel
Director, Chair & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Fishel Family Foundation
How much does The Fishel Family Foundation give each year?
The Fishel Family Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Fishel Family Foundation?
The Fishel Family Foundation reported $55K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Fishel Family Foundation operate?
The Fishel Family Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is The Fishel Family Foundation's EIN?
The Fishel Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3782712. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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