THE ZACHARY AND ELIZABETH M. FISHER CENTER FOR ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO ATTACKING THE SCOURGE OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE THROUGH A 3-PRONGED ASSAULT FOCUSED ON UNDERSTANDING THE CAUSE OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE (AD), IMPROVING THE CARE OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH THE DISEASE TO ENHANCE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND THAT OF THEIR CAREGIVERS AND FAMILIES, AND FINDING A CURE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$36.3M
+8.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$19.4M
+396.2% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9.7M
+396.2% YoY
About The Zachary & Elizabeth M Fisher Center
Based on IRS filings
The Zachary & Elizabeth M Fisher Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Medical Research, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $36.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $19.4M. Net investment income was $1.4M.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $36,263,186 | $33,358,648 | $30,196,268 |
| Revenue | $14,515,618 | $10,469,067 | $7,084,008 |
| Expenses | $22,477,077 | $6,723,337 | $12,434,383 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,417,748 | $1,028,395 | $-301,890 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Rockefeller University ($10,951,990), New York University School of Medicine ($8,400,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY NEW YORK, NY | TO FUND ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESEARCH. SEE PART IV FOR DETAILS. | $10,951,990 |
| NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE NEW YORK, NY | TO FUND ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESEARCH. SEE PART IV FOR DETAILS. | $8,400,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARRY R SLOANE | CHAIRMAN/TREASURER | 5 | — |
| MARTIN EDELMAN | VICE CHAIRMAN | 0.25 | — |
| DAVID HW TURNER | VICE CHAIRMAN | 5 | — |
| HADLEY M FISHER | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| DR MANUEL ALVAREZ | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| GERRY BYRNE | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| BETSY GOTBAUM | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| JAMES L NEDERLANDER | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | — |
| RICHARD J SALEM | TRUSTEE | 0.75 | — |
| DR MOSHE SHIKE | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | — |
| LUCRETIA HOLDEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $336,398 |
| JERRY LOUIS | CREATING MARKETING MANAGER | 40 | $111,434 |
| REBECCA A LIBED | OPERATIONS MANAGER | 40 | $111,583 |
| ELIZABETH MCHALEY | INFORMATION PROGRAM DIR. THRU 11/24 | 40 | $103,354 |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Zachary & Elizabeth M Fisher Center?
The Zachary & Elizabeth M Fisher Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Medical Research, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $36.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Zachary & Elizabeth M Fisher Center?
As of 2024, The Zachary & Elizabeth M Fisher Center holds $36.3M in total assets with $14.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $19.4M in 2024.
Where does The Zachary & Elizabeth M Fisher Center operate?
The Zachary & Elizabeth M Fisher Center has awarded grants in New York.
What size grants does The Zachary & Elizabeth M Fisher Center award?
In 2024, The Zachary & Elizabeth M Fisher Center awarded 2 grants totaling $19.4M — an average of about $9.7M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Zachary & Elizabeth M Fisher Center's EIN?
The Zachary & Elizabeth M Fisher Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3859563. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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