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Overview

Fisher Service Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Fisher House Foundation
Last Updated: April 01, 2026

Summary

The Fisher Service Award, sponsored by the Fisher House Foundation and Military Times Foundation, recognizes innovative programs that enhance the lives of military and veteran communities. This annual award allocates $400,000 to top nonprofits, with each winner receiving an additional $50,000 advertising package from Military Times. Organizations must be 501(c) nonprofits and demonstrate the positive impact of their programs on veterans and their families. More details can be found in the FAQ.

Overview

Chairman's Award Recognizing, awarding, and celebrating innovative programs that support and strengthen our military and veteran communities. Fisher House Foundation and Military Times Foundation partnered to sponsor the Fisher Service Award. This annual program will award $400,000 to be divided among the top applying nonprofits. Each award winner will also receive an advertising package valued at $50,000 from Military Times! Please refer to FAQ for additional informations.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Your organization must be defined as a Section 501(c) nonprofit of the Internal Revenue Service Code.Your program must improve the quality of life for active duty, reserve, or National Guard and/or veterans and their families.Any organizations proposing programs that will affect or take place on a Department of Defense installation will be asked to present documentation that their programs are approved for operation on a Department of Defense installation by the installation commander or the commander’s designee.

Ineligibility

Chairman's Award funding cannot be used to pay salaries or wages.Professional fees will be considered if an expert's specific skills are necessary to execute the program.Ex: mental health counselors, physical therapists, etc.

What Fisher House Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
70
Total given
$3.2M
Median grant
$17K
Range
$1,000–$500K
  • By dollars: Texas 22%, Virginia 18%, Tennessee 14%. Top recipient cities: Houston, TX; Tacoma, WA; Washington, DC.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • National Military Family Association · Alexandria, VA

    See part iv, type f

    $500K

  • Navy Fisher Houses · Millington, TN

    See part iv, type b

    $370K

  • Army Fisher Houses · Houston, TX

    See part iv, type b

    $358K

  • Air Force Fisher House Fund · Lackland Afb, TX

    See part iv, type b

    $262K

  • Greentrike · Tacoma, WA

    See part iv,type e

    $100K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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