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JL Fischman MD Memorial Foundation

Preselected recipients only Metairie, Louisiana · EIN 721478810

JL Fischman MD Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Metairie, Louisiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $2,625 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $875. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $5,175 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$5,9005$87,196
2024$5,1759$86,416
2025$2,6255$91,153

How to apply

JL Fischman MD Memorial 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What JL Fischman MD Memorial Foundation funds

Where it gives

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

StateGrantsAmount
Louisiana4$2,125
New York1$500

Grants paid in 2025

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Congregation Gates of Prayer
Metairie, LA
To further jewish religion$875
Jewish Childrens Regional Service
Metairie, LA
To increase opportunities for jewish children$500
Chabad of Metairie
Metairie, LA
To further jewish religion$500
American Friends of Magen David Ado
New York, NY
To further jewish religion$500
Individual
LA
To further jewish religion$250

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does JL Fischman MD Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does JL Fischman MD Memorial Foundation give?

$2,625 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $500.

Who runs JL Fischman MD Memorial Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Fagey L Fischman (President).

What does JL Fischman MD Memorial Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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