Bruce & Melissa Fischer Family Fdn
Preselected recipients only
Bruce & Melissa Fischer Family Fdn is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $305,350 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$305,350
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$8.7 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was up from $235,700 the year before.
37% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $78,700 | 6 | $5.8 million |
| 2023 | $235,700 | 25 | $7.4 million |
| 2024 | $305,350 | 27 | $8.7 million |
How to apply
Bruce & Melissa Fischer Family Fdn 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 Bruce & Melissa Fischer Family Fdn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $193,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $38,000 |
| New Jersey | 6 | $29,100 |
| Florida | 2 | $21,750 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Robin Hood Foundation | General charitable purposes | $150,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | General charitable purposes | $32,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | General charitable purposes | $21,250 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Fund | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Children Special Hospital | General charitable purposes | $12,000 |
| Gods Love We Deliver | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| St Jude Research Hospital | General chairtable purposes | $10,000 |
| Friends of Rodeph Sholom School | General charitable purposes | $7,200 |
| Make A Wish of NJ | General charitable purposes | $6,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General charitable purposes | $6,000 |
| Susan G Komen | General charitable purposes | $6,000 |
| Friends of Yashar Lachayal Inc | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Students Supporting Israel | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics of NJ | General charitable purposes | $4,000 |
| Children Cancer and Blood | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Lupus Foundation of NJ | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| National Scleroderma Foundation | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| The Progeria Research Foundation | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Feeding America | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Hillel International | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Boca Rio Foundation | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Breakthrough T1D | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Point Pleasant Fire Department | General charitable purposes | $300 |
| Point Boro First Aid Squad | General charitable purposes | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Bruce Fischer
- Melissa Fischer
Questions people ask
Does Bruce & Melissa Fischer Family Fdn accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bruce & Melissa Fischer Family Fdn give?
$305,350 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Bruce & Melissa Fischer Family Fdn?
Its 2024 filing lists Bruce Fischer (Trustee) and Melissa Fischer (Trustee).
What does Bruce & Melissa Fischer Family Fdn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.