Robert D Fisher Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Robert D Fisher Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $320,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$320,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$10.1 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $350,000 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $372,000 | 25 | $6.1 million |
| 2024 | $350,000 | 25 | $9.6 million |
| 2025 | $320,000 | 25 | $10.1 million |
How to apply
Robert D Fisher Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Robert D Fisher Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 20 | $270,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Law Enforcement Canine Asso | support law enforcement | $50,000 |
| Cowboys for Kids | Provides children and adults a chance to experience the old west | $20,000 |
| Elephant Care Unchained | Health & Wellness | $15,000 |
| EBeauty Community | Health & Wellness | $15,000 |
| Sonoran Art League | Health & Wellness | $15,000 |
| Cave Creek Rodeo Days | General Support | $15,000 |
| Phoenix Herpetological Society | Reptile rescue education | $15,000 |
| Southwest Kids Cancer Foundation | Support camp for pediatric cancer patients. | $15,000 |
| Scholarship for Promising Futures | Academic Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Tender Little Hearts Mini Tales | Meals for elderly & disabled | $10,000 |
| Arizona Foothills 911 INC | support law enforcement | $10,000 |
| The Fetch Foundation | Conservation | $10,000 |
| Arizona Outdoor Adventures | conservation of wildlife | $10,000 |
| Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue | Education & Children in Need | $10,000 |
| Cast for Kids Foundation | Health & Wellness | $10,000 |
| Guardina Garage | Mental health resources for vets & first responders | $10,000 |
| Seed to Table | To build a community where all people have access to fresh produce. | $10,000 |
| R&R Ranch | General Support | $10,000 |
| Foothills Community Foundation | General Support | $10,000 |
| Hospice of the Valley | Provide care to our community | $10,000 |
| The Hangry Donkey Sanctuary Inc | Support for donkeys | $10,000 |
| Children's Oncology Camp Foundation | Provide financial support to maintain camp in Montana for families with cancer patients. | $10,000 |
| Individual | $10,000 | |
| Desert Foothills Choral Foundation | Health & Welness | $5,000 |
| Foothills Food Bank | Provide food to the community. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kerry L Fisher
Questions people ask
Does Robert D Fisher Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert D Fisher Foundation Inc give?
$320,000 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Robert D Fisher Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Kerry L Fisher (President).
What does Robert D Fisher Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.