The Michael Tyler Fisher Charitable Foundation
The Michael Tyler Fisher Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $27K in total assets. Net investment income was $354.
The Michael Tyler Fisher Charitable Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $27,310
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $354
- +12.4% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $354
- +12.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Michael Tyler Fisher Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The Michael Tyler Fisher Charitable Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out 2% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2021) to $50K (2020). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Byram Hills Central School District Armonk, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Police Athletic League New York, NY | General | $20,000 |
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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 | $27,310 | $354 | — | — | — | — | $354 | $1,331 |
| 2023 | $26,956 | $315 | — | — | — | — | $315 | $1,316 |
| 2022 | $26,641 | $72 | $25 | — | — | $25 | $72 | $1,309 |
| 2021 | $26,594 | $25,006 | $45,050 | $45,000 | 2 | $45,025 | $6 | $1,898 |
| 2020 | $46,638 | $164 | $50,061 | $50,000 | 1 | — | $164 | $3,620 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Michael Tyler Fisher Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Michael Tyler Fisher Charitable Foundation is led by Ken Fisher, Trustee on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ken Fisher
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Steven Fisher (2020–2022) — Trustee As Req'd
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 Michael Tyler Fisher Charitable Foundation
How large is The Michael Tyler Fisher Charitable Foundation?
The Michael Tyler Fisher Charitable Foundation reported $27K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $354.
Where does The Michael Tyler Fisher Charitable Foundation operate?
The Michael Tyler Fisher Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
How much is The Michael Tyler Fisher Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Michael Tyler Fisher Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Michael Tyler Fisher Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Michael Tyler Fisher Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6703229. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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