The Jill and Mark Fishman Foundation
The Jill and Mark Fishman Foundation is a private foundation based in Manalapan, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports 31 grants totaling $1,799,500 to charitable organizations.
The Jill and Mark Fishman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jill and Mark Fishman Foundation gave $1.8M across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $58K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 48% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,799,500
- -22.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- +29.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $58,048
- -40.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $9,116,054
- -6.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (15 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Jill and Mark Fishman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 920 S Ocean Boulevard, Manalapan, FL 33462
Phone: (610) 828-8400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jill and Mark Fishman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation or Greater Phila ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 141 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Pennsylvania received 66% of grant dollars, followed by Massachusetts at 17%, Maryland at 10%, New York at 6%, and North Carolina at 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Jill and Mark Fishman Foundation open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 31 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $27K; repeat grants $88K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 61% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 601% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2021) to $3.6M (2020). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation or Greater Phila Philadelphia, PA | General Operating | $499,500 |
| Friends of Libi Brookline, MA | General Operating | $302,000 |
| The Trustees of the University of Penn Philadelphia, PA | General Operating | $250,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Baltimore, MD | General Operating | $180,000 |
| Friends of Ofanim Wayne, PA | General Operating | $125,000 |
| Emily's Entourage Merion, PA | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel Cedarhurst, NY | General Operating | $50,000 |
| National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership New York, NY | General Operating | $30,000 |
| Drexel Hillel Philadelphia, PA | General Operating | $25,000 |
| HAR Zion Temple Penn Valley, PA | General Operating | $25,000 |
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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 | $9,116,054 | $1,017,552 | $1,831,657 | $1,799,500 | 31 | $1,799,500 | $985,395 | $299,469 |
| 2023 | $9,737,597 | $1,798,991 | $2,390,393 | $2,326,100 | 24 | $2,326,100 | $1,218,867 | $307,294 |
| 2022 | $10,937,335 | $3,504,440 | $1,687,684 | $1,651,424 | 30 | $1,651,424 | $497,182 | $317,142 |
| 2021 | $9,709,545 | $3,174,412 | $1,185,390 | $1,119,700 | 29 | $1,119,700 | $1,924,412 | $284,064 |
| 2020 | $8,081,456 | $775,907 | $3,677,690 | $3,594,600 | 27 | — | $775,907 | $342,158 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jill and Mark Fishman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $299K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose stated missions span several areas. For example, Friends of Ofanim says it promotes educational opportunities for economically disadvantaged children and others. The Central Fund of Israel says it was designed to enable donations to reach charities in Israel. The Chevra says its goals include increasing Jewish education and enthusiasm in the greater Philadelphia area. Other recipients include organizations working in foster youth support, higher education, Holocaust education and remembrance, hunger relief, and combating antisemitism and other forms of hate, as described in their own mission statements.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $1,799,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $499,500, with a median of $15,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $499,500 to Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, $302,000 to Friends of Libi, $250,000 to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, $180,000 to Johns Hopkins, $125,000 to Friends of Ofanim, and $100,000 to Emily’s Entourage. Each was listed for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark Fishman and Jill Fishman as trustees.
The Jill and Mark Fishman Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jill Fishman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Fishman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Jill and Mark Fishman Foundation
How much does The Jill and Mark Fishman Foundation give each year?
The Jill and Mark Fishman Foundation gave $1.8M across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.3M across 24 grants.
What is The Jill and Mark Fishman Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jill and Mark Fishman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $58,048, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jill and Mark Fishman Foundation that year got $27K on average.
Where does The Jill and Mark Fishman Foundation give grants?
The Jill and Mark Fishman Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (17%) and Maryland (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (13 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Jill and Mark Fishman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Jill and Mark Fishman Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Jill and Mark Fishman Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jill and Mark Fishman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federation or Greater Phila ($499,500), Friends of Libi ($302,000) and The Trustees of the University of Penn ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jill and Mark Fishman Foundation?
The Jill and Mark Fishman Foundation reported $9.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $299K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Jill and Mark Fishman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose stated missions span several areas. For example, Friends of Ofanim says it promotes educational opportunities for economically disadvantaged children and others. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jill and Mark Fishman Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Jill and Mark Fishman Foundation's EIN?
The Jill and Mark Fishman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2372930. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Jill and Mark Fishman Foundation 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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