Fishback Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Fishback Family Foundation is a private foundation in Red Wing, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $16,500 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,500. 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$16,500
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,500
- Assets$151,573
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was down from $21,028 the year before.
6% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $18,500 | 19 | $148,076 |
| 2024 | $21,028 | 21 | $161,912 |
| 2025 | $16,500 | 18 | $151,573 |
How to apply
Fishback 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.
What Fishback Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 4 | $4,000 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $2,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $2,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Compassion International | Humanitarian relief | $1,500 |
| World Vision | Humanitarian relief | $1,500 |
| 40 Days for Life | Religious | $1,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Assoc | Religious | $1,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ | Religious | $1,000 |
| Focus on the Family | Religious | $1,000 |
| Nazarene Compassionate Ministries | Religious | $1,000 |
| Resource Exchange International | Religious | $1,000 |
| St Agnes Catholic School | Religious | $1,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Hospital | Medical | $1,000 |
| St Mark's Church | Religious | $1,000 |
| The Parish Press | Religious | $1,000 |
| Voice of Martyrs | Religious | $1,000 |
| Arts Bridge International | Religious | $500 |
| Blue Sky Global Ministries | Religious | $500 |
| Morning Star Foundation | Medical | $500 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Medical | $500 |
| The Navigators | Religious | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph William Fishback II
- Carolyn J Fishback
- Tamara Kay Swanstrom
- Ellora Lynn Hermerding
Questions people ask
Does Fishback Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fishback Family Foundation give?
$16,500 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Fishback Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph William Fishback II (Director), Carolyn J Fishback (Director), Tamara Kay Swanstrom (Director) and Ellora Lynn Hermerding (Director).
What does Fishback Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and human services.