The Fisher Foundation
The Fisher Foundation is a private foundation, based in Englewood, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $907K. Net investment income was $139K.
The Fisher Foundation at a glance
In short: The Fisher Foundation gave $907K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $453K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $906,530
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $453,265
- Median grant
- $453,265
- Primary geography
- Colorado (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 Fisher Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Denver ($907K across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Fisher Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $119K (2022) to $907K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $907K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Denver Denver, CO | Fisher Preschool Scholarship | $904,983 |
| University of Denver Denver, CO | Fisher Preschool Scholarship | $1,547 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $159,130 | $919,341 | $906,530 | 2 | $906,530 | $138,709 | $28,169 |
| 2023 | $766,329 | $159,343 | $8,871 | — | — | — | $150,472 | $34,880 |
| 2022 | $609,747 | $78,071 | $136,329 | $118,546 | 1 | $118,546 | $66,788 | $40,825 |
| 2021 | $668,762 | $255,561 | $11,315 | — | — | $1,400 | $246,124 | $38,824 |
| 2020 | $424,294 | $44,552 | $8,899 | — | — | — | $37,574 | $27,846 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fisher Foundation reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Fisher Foundation is led by Donne F. Fisher, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donne F. Fisher
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sue L. Fisher
Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Fisher Foundation
How much does The Fisher Foundation give each year?
The Fisher Foundation gave $907K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Fisher Foundation operate?
The Fisher Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado.
How much is The Fisher Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Fisher Foundation reported a distributable amount of $28K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Fisher Foundation's EIN?
The Fisher Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1525453. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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