The Fishlinger Family Foundation
The Fishlinger Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $4K. Net investment income was $84.
The Fishlinger Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Fishlinger Family Foundation gave $4K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,740
- -99.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -85.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,740
- -96.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,740
- Primary geography
- Ohio (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 Fishlinger Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fidelity Charitable ($4K).
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 23 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Fishlinger Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 99% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2024) to $789K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $3,740 |
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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 | — | $3,638 | $3,765 | $3,740 | 1 | $3,765 | $84 | $2 |
| 2023 | $127 | $91,660 | $810,237 | $789,038 | 7 | $796,977 | $82,400 | $26,767 |
| 2022 | $347,985 | $311,495 | $595,597 | $570,363 | 8 | $570,783 | $300,550 | $44,345 |
| 2021 | $632,087 | $1,539,732 | $472,494 | $450,000 | 5 | $454,000 | $700,881 | $63,516 |
| 2020 | $327,050 | $5,627 | $95,548 | $85,000 | 2 | — | $3,407 | $30,580 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fishlinger Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Fishlinger Family Foundation is led by William J. Fishlinger, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William J. Fishlinger
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra Calame
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Fishlinger
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Fishlinger
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
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 Fishlinger Family Foundation
How much does The Fishlinger Family Foundation give each year?
The Fishlinger Family Foundation gave $4K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $789K across 7 grants.
Where does The Fishlinger Family Foundation operate?
The Fishlinger Family Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, Ohio.
How much is The Fishlinger Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Fishlinger Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Fishlinger Family Foundation's EIN?
The Fishlinger Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5115876. 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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