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Fiske Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only San Diego, California · EIN 843938382

Fiske Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $150,940 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $172,405 the year before.

53% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$172,40521$366,932
2024$150,94022$220,242

How to apply

Fiske Family Foundation 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.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What Fiske Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California14$117,500
New Hampshire8$33,440

Grants paid in 2024

All 22 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Campanile Foundation
San Diego, CA
For the general purpose of the charitable organization.$50,000
San Diego Volunteer Lawyer
San Diego, CA
For the general purpose of the charitable organization.$10,000
Stone Ranch Foundation
San Diego, CA
For the general purpose of the charitable organization.$10,000
The Nick
Wolfeboro, NH
For the general purpose of the charitable organization.$10,000
YMCA of San Diego County
San Diego, CA
For the general purpose of the charitable organization.$10,000
Campanile Foundation
San Diego, CA
For the general purpose of the charitable organization.$9,624
4S Ranch Little League
San Diego, CA
For the general purpose of the charitable organization.$5,000
San Diego Force FC
San Diego, CA
For the general purpose of the charitable organization.$5,000
San Diego Force FC
San Diego, CA
For the general purpose of the charitable organization.$5,000
Cotton Valley Trail Committee
Wolfeboro Falls, NH
For the general purpose of the charitable organization.$5,000
Stone Ranch Foundation
San Diego, CA
For the general purpose of the charitable organization.$5,000
Lakes Region Model Railroad
Wolfeboro, NH
For the general purpose of the charitable organization.$5,000
Makers Mill
Wolfeboro, NH
For the general purpose of the charitable organization.$5,000
Children's Center Wolfeboro
Wolfeboro, NH
For the general purpose of the charitable organization.$4,809
Camp Belkna YMCA Camp
Wolfeboro, NH
For the general purpose of the charitable organization.$2,631
Rancho YMCA
San Diego, CA
For the general purpose of the charitable organization.$2,350
Adopt A Highway
Los Angeles, CA
For the general purpose of the charitable organization.$1,499
Adopt A Highway
Los Angeles, CA
For the general purpose of the charitable organization.$1,428
Adopt A Highway
Los Angeles, CA
For the general purpose of the charitable organization.$1,331
Adopt A Highway
Los Angeles, CA
For the general purpose of the charitable organization.$1,268
The Nick
Wolfeboro, NH
For the general purpose of the charitable organization.$750
Lakes Region Humane Society
Ossipee, NH
For the general purpose of the charitable organization.$250

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Fiske Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Fiske Family Foundation give?

$150,940 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs Fiske Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists John Fiske (Officer) and Courtney Fiske (Officer).

What does Fiske Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.

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