The Ralph and Mary Fischer
The Ralph and Mary Fischer is a private foundation, based in North Garden, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $643K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $46K. Net investment income was $46K.
The Ralph and Mary Fischer at a glance
In short: The Ralph and Mary Fischer gave $46K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,999
- +63.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,333
- +63.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,333
- Total assets
- $642,718
- +0.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Ralph and Mary Fischer funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Shelter for Help in Emergency ($15K). Together the top 2 received $31K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($15,333), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Ralph and Mary Fischer gives
- In 2025 it paid out 112% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $46K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $15,333 |
| Shelter for Help in Emergency Charlottesville, VA | To Help Victims of Domestic Violence | $15,333 |
| Blue Ridge Abortion Fund Charlottesville, VA | To Support Abortion Care Needs | $15,333 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $642,718 | $58,367 | $54,225 | $45,999 | 3 | $45,999 | $46,157 | $41,059 |
| 2024 | $638,576 | $506,171 | $29,941 | $28,200 | 3 | $28,200 | $4,430 | $17,725 |
| 2023 | $162,346 | $18,900 | $1,569 | — | — | — | $17,331 | $12,943 |
| 2022 | $145,015 | $-496 | $4,519 | — | — | — | $562 | $12,882 |
| 2021 | $150,030 | $55,015 | $18,132 | $15,000 | 2 | $15,000 | $51,556 | $12,769 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ralph and Mary Fischer reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ralph and Mary Fischer's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher Fuhrman
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Laplume
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peyton Laplume
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Elizabeth Bell Levaca (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Joseph Peter Levaca (2021–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Ralph and Mary Fischer
How much does The Ralph and Mary Fischer give each year?
The Ralph and Mary Fischer gave $46K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $28K across 3 grants.
What is The Ralph and Mary Fischer's typical grant size?
The Ralph and Mary Fischer's median grant in 2025 was $15,333, and its average grant was $15,333, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ralph and Mary Fischer give grants?
The Ralph and Mary Fischer gives mostly in Virginia: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Louisiana (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlottesville, VA (2 grants).
Does The Ralph and Mary Fischer give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Ralph and Mary Fischer's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Ralph and Mary Fischer?
The Ralph and Mary Fischer reported $643K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Ralph and Mary Fischer's EIN?
The Ralph and Mary Fischer's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1977267. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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