Max M & Marjorie S Fisher Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Max M & Marjorie S Fisher Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Southfield, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $14.6 million in 189 grants; the typical grant was $47,908 and the largest $1.3 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$14.6 million
- Number of grants189
- Typical grant$47,908
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$280 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was down from $20.5 million the year before.
29% of its 2024 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 | $20.5 million | 215 | $280 million |
| 2024 | $14.6 million | 189 | $280 million |
How to apply
Max M & Marjorie S 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Max M & Marjorie S Fisher Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Michigan. It also paid $881,430 in 10 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 121 | $10.3 million |
| New York | 25 | $2.3 million |
| Florida | 11 | $1.2 million |
| Ohio | 6 | $398,500 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $76,650 |
| California | 3 | $49,000 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $43,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $15,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $9,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Detroit | 2024 and 2025 annual campaign | $1.3 million |
| Everybody Ready | Brightmoor quality childcare initiative | $737,110 |
| Development Centers Inc DBA Mi Early Years | Brightmoor childcare quality initiative | $452,911 |
| Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan | Marjorie m. Fisher fund | $450,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel-North American Council | Spark.il | $400,000 |
| United Jewish Foundation | Phillip wm fisher support foundation | $400,000 |
| United Jewish Foundation | Jane f. & larry d. Sherman family support foundation | $400,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Birthright israel: strengthening jewish identity and connetion to the jewish homeland | $300,000 |
| Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties | Fisher-cummings family fund | $300,000 |
| Development Centers Inc DBA Mi Early Years | Social emotional learning intern support | $274,400 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra | Annual operations 2024/25-2027/28 | $250,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel-North American Council | Masa israel teaching fellows | $250,000 |
| Ohio State University Foundation Max M Fisher College of Business | Deans innovation fund: investing in leadership | $250,000 |
| Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties | Arts & culture regrant fund | $225,750 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel-North American Council | Kiryat yearim youth village - general operating support | $220,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel-North American Council | Heartbeats: early childhood intervention for israeli families | $220,000 |
| Brightmoor Alliance Inc | Brightmoor up! | $208,514 |
| Connect Detroit | Brightmoor youth summer employment and planning | $200,000 |
| Development Centers Inc DBA Mi Early Years | Head start/early head start continuation grant | $200,000 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank | Brightmoor connection client choice food pantry | $200,000 |
| Ort America Inc | Youniversity robotics: technological thinking begins in kindergarten | $191,905 |
| American Friends of Orr Shalom Inc | Camp safe haven | $160,000 |
| Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties | Arts & culture regrant fund | $152,250 |
| American Friends of Orr Shalom Inc | Beating the odds | $150,000 |
| Brilliant Detroit | Continuing kid success in brightmoor | $150,000 |
| Detroit Public Media | Early education support in brightmoor | $150,000 |
| Hillel of Metro Detroit | Hillels of michigan - israel fellow/staff program (renewal) | $150,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Detroit | Jlive | $150,000 |
| Ono Academic College | Full spectrum academic and economic services for post-army ethiopian youth | $150,000 |
| The Heat and Warmth Fund | Brightmoor utility assistance and efficiency program | $150,000 |
| American Friends of Orr Shalom Inc | Emergency & other needs | $149,800 |
| City Year Detroit | Whole school whole child: k-8 literacy program support | $130,000 |
| Shakespeare in Detroit | Scaling steamnew strategies, more students and, as always, shakespeare | $130,000 |
| Sphinx Organization | Sphinx overture-brightmoor | $130,000 |
| Foundation for Detroit's Future | Dia settlement | $125,000 |
| Jewish Community Center | Pj library in detroit | $125,000 |
| Jewish Federations of North America | Enp space (school performance and community empowerment) | $125,000 |
| Jewish Funders Network | Honeycomb - jewish youth philanthropy | $125,000 |
| Wellspring | Literacy & increased capacity | $120,000 |
| College for Creative Studies | Brightmoor neighborhood arts | $110,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Julie Fisher Cummings
- Phillip Wm Fisher
- Dr Marjorie M Fisher
- Jane F Sherman
- David Sherman
- Caroline Rafferty
- Amanda Fisher
- Alissandra Aronow
- Andrew Sherman
- Douglas Bitonti Stewart
Questions people ask
Does Max M & Marjorie S Fisher Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Max M & Marjorie S Fisher Foundation Inc give?
$14.6 million in tax year 2024, across 189 grants, with a typical grant of $47,908.
Who runs Max M & Marjorie S Fisher Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Julie Fisher Cummings (Trustee), Phillip Wm Fisher (Managing Trustee), Dr Marjorie M Fisher (Treasurer) and Jane F Sherman (Trustee) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Max M & Marjorie S Fisher Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and community development.