The Kate Fisher Foundation
The Kate Fisher Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Antonio, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $678K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $99K. Net investment income was $128K.
The Kate Fisher Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kate Fisher Foundation gave $99K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $98,575
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,322
- +6.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $677,832
- +12.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (95% 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 Kate Fisher Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Haven for Hope ($35K). Together the top 8 received $99K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Kate Fisher Foundation gives
- Giving grew 79% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 318% 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2020) to $104K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $99K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Haven for Hope San Antonio, TX | General Purpose | $35,000 |
| Ceasar Kleberg Wildlife Res Inst Kingsville, TX | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| South Texas Charity Weekend Kingsville, TX | General Purpose | $21,425 |
| Camp Barnabas Branson, MO | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| The Miracle League of San Antonio San Antonio, TX | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| St Lukes Fund San Antonio, TX | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Texas Biomedical Research San Antonio, TX | General Purpose | $1,150 |
| Port Aransas Wildlife Rescue Port Aransas, TX | General Purpose | $1,000 |
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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 | $677,832 | $188,620 | $114,431 | $98,575 | 8 | $110,755 | $128,316 | $34,846 |
| 2023 | $603,643 | $132,891 | $106,812 | $104,048 | 9 | $104,048 | $9,855 | $33,157 |
| 2022 | $577,564 | $129,996 | $112,222 | $104,475 | 7 | $104,475 | $60,777 | $29,785 |
| 2021 | $559,790 | $369,144 | $57,538 | $55,000 | 4 | $55,000 | $194,210 | $5,454 |
| 2020 | $248,184 | $278,417 | $30,233 | $30,000 | 2 | — | $58,773 | $8,336 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kate Fisher Foundation reported a distributable amount of $35K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Kate Fisher Foundation is led by Lauren Fisher, President on every filing since 2020; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lauren Fisher
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2024)
Andrew Fisher
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
$5K (2024)
Jack Fisher
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2024)
Eric Fisher
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $5K, to Jack Fisher (Secretary). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Kate Fisher Foundation
How much does The Kate Fisher Foundation give each year?
The Kate Fisher Foundation gave $99K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $104K across 9 grants.
What is The Kate Fisher Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kate Fisher Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $12,322, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kate Fisher Foundation give grants?
The Kate Fisher Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (4 grants) and Kingsville, TX (2 grants).
Does The Kate Fisher Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Kate Fisher Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kate Fisher Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kate Fisher Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Haven for Hope ($35,000), Ceasar Kleberg Wildlife Res Inst ($25,000) and South Texas Charity Weekend ($21,425), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kate Fisher Foundation?
The Kate Fisher Foundation reported $678K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $111K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Kate Fisher Foundation's EIN?
The Kate Fisher Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4184907. 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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