Thefish Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Thefish Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $32,700 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $11,500. 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$32,700
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$11,500
- Assets$647,637
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $28,900 the year before.
46% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $23,400 | 8 | $508,214 |
| 2024 | $28,900 | 12 | $593,676 |
| 2025 | $32,700 | 11 | $647,637 |
How to apply
Thefish 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.
What Thefish Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 8 | $26,700 |
| Oregon | 2 | $4,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sewall Child Development Center | Education | $11,500 |
| Denver Dumb Friends League | General Operations | $6,500 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | General Operations | $2,500 |
| Young Americans Center for Financial Education | General Operating | $2,500 |
| Oregon Food Bank | General Operating | $2,500 |
| University of Iowa | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Solve Oregon | General Operating | $1,500 |
| Colorado Pet Pantry | 2023 contribution paid in 2024 | $1,350 |
| Metro Caring | General Operating | $1,350 |
| Rocky Mountain Feline Rescue | General Operating | $500 |
| Lighthouse Writers Workshop | General Operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Wendy Ann Fish
- Charles E Fish
- Charles L Fish
- Andrew J Fish
Questions people ask
Does Thefish Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thefish Foundation give?
$32,700 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Thefish Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Wendy Ann Fish (President), Charles E Fish (Secretary), Charles L Fish (Treasurer) and Andrew J Fish (Vice President).
What does Thefish Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and animals.