The Milton L Fish Jr Family
The Milton L Fish Jr Family is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2024, it made 31 grants totaling $39,386 to charitable organizations.
The Milton L Fish Jr Family at a glance
In short: The Milton L Fish Jr Family gave $39K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state Illinois. 71% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $39,386
- -13.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- -27.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,271
- +20.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $429,091
- -3.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 71% first-time grantees (22 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (46% 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 Milton L Fish Jr Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1922 N Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: (312) 909-0383
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Milton L Fish Jr Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Magen David Adom ($7K). Together the top 10 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
147 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 147 grants of 147 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were reported as 46% to recipients in Illinois, 38% in New York, 8% in Florida, 5% in Massachusetts, and 3% in an unspecified state. Examples of recipients include organizations in Chicago and New York, as well as organizations in Florida and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Milton L Fish Jr Family open to new grantees?
71%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 22 of 31 grantees (71%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $788; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $222 first-time, $525 repeat.
- 23% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 198% 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 $24K (2020) to $45K (2023). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Magen David Adom New York, NY | Fundraising | $7,030 |
| Bernard Zell Chicago, IL | Fundraising | $5,750 |
| Lynn Sage Cancer Research Chicago, IL | Fundraising | $5,208 |
| Latin School of Chicago Chicago, IL | Fundraising | $5,104 |
| Mission in Pink New York, NY | Fundraising | $4,996 |
| USHER1F Newtonville, MA | Fundraising | $2,062 |
| Sunny Isles of Chabad Sunny Isles, FL | Fundraising | $1,800 |
| Awom Foundation Dania Beach, FL | Fundraising | $1,500 |
| One Small Act of Kindness | Fundraising | $1,000 |
| UJA Federation NY New York, NY | Fundraising | $857 |
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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 | $429,091 | $33,904 | $50,039 | $39,386 | 31 | $39,386 | $23,251 | $19,911 |
| 2023 | $444,878 | $32,332 | $54,090 | $45,478 | 43 | $45,478 | $24,154 | $22,240 |
| 2022 | $460,869 | $35,203 | $43,672 | $25,437 | 27 | $25,437 | $22,595 | $24,940 |
| 2021 | $476,938 | $54,456 | $40,416 | $27,648 | 24 | $27,648 | $47,153 | $26,961 |
| 2020 | $467,003 | $32,919 | $34,068 | $23,959 | 22 | — | $23,686 | $27,169 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Milton L Fish Jr Family reported a distributable amount of $20K 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
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists the purpose of its largest grants as “FUNDRAISING.” Among its recipients, Mission in Pink says it raises money for medical research and works to promote breast cancer awareness and provide services to women affected by breast cancer. The Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago describes its work as providing resources for food, refuge, health care, education, and emergency assistance. Maot Chitim of Greater Chicago says it delivers food and other necessities to help people celebrate Jewish life with dignity and joy.
Other recipients describe work in areas including children’s health care, mental health, animal welfare, support for Israel’s protectors, and performing arts education for youth.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $39,386. Grant amounts ranged from $27 to $7,030, with a median of $250.
The largest reported grants included $7,030 to Magen David Adom, $5,750 to Bernard Zell, $5,208 to Lynn Sage Cancer Research, $5,104 to Latin School of Chicago, and $4,996 to Mission in Pink. Other reported grants included $2,062 to Usher1F, $1,800 to Sunny Isles of Chabad, and $1,500 to AWOM Foundation. The listed purpose for these grants was “FUNDRAISING.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Amanda Fayne and Meredith Fish as directors.
The Milton L Fish Jr Family's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amanda Fayne
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Fish
Director
On filings since 2020
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 Milton L Fish Jr Family
How much does The Milton L Fish Jr Family give each year?
The Milton L Fish Jr Family gave $39K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $45K across 43 grants.
What is The Milton L Fish Jr Family's typical grant size?
The Milton L Fish Jr Family's median grant in 2024 was $250, and its average grant was $1,271, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Milton L Fish Jr Family that year got $788 on average.
Where does The Milton L Fish Jr Family give grants?
The Milton L Fish Jr Family's top state is Illinois, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (38%) and Florida (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (11 grants) and New York, NY (8 grants).
Does The Milton L Fish Jr Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on The Milton L Fish Jr Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fundraising" (31 grants).
Who are The Milton L Fish Jr Family's largest grantees?
The Milton L Fish Jr Family's largest 2024 grantees include Magen David Adom ($7,030), Bernard Zell ($5,750) and Lynn Sage Cancer Research ($5,208), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Milton L Fish Jr Family?
The Milton L Fish Jr Family reported $429K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $39K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Milton L Fish Jr Family fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists the purpose of its largest grants as “FUNDRAISING.” Among its recipients, Mission in Pink says it raises money for medical research and works to promote breast cancer awareness and provide services to women affected by breast cancer. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Milton L Fish Jr Family?
The foundation 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 Milton L Fish Jr Family's EIN?
The Milton L Fish Jr Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1890441. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Milton L Fish Jr Family 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.
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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