Fisher Brothers Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Fisher Brothers Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.4 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$2.4 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$64,657
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.6 million the year before.
38% of its 2025 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 | $3.3 million | 39 | $9,173 |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 29 | $3,214 |
| 2025 | $2.4 million | 24 | $64,657 |
How to apply
Fisher Brothers 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.
What Fisher Brothers Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 21 | $2.4 million |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Presbyterian Hospital | General support | $1.0 million |
| United Jewish Appeal | General support | $750,000 |
| Intrepid Museum Foundation | General support | $285,000 |
| City Futures Inc | General support | $75,000 |
| Wild Tomorrow Fund | General support | $50,000 |
| Temple Israel | General support | $25,500 |
| Citizens Budget Commission | General support | $25,008 |
| Diabetes Research Institute Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | General support | $25,000 |
| NYU Langone Health | General support | $25,000 |
| Regional Plan Association | General support | $25,000 |
| Trip of A Lifetiime | General support | $25,000 |
| Center for an Urban Future | General support | $22,900 |
| Lalela | General support | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | General support | $5,650 |
| Civic Builders | General support | $5,000 |
| Farm & Wilderness Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Hudson River Park Friends | General support | $5,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| Urban Arts Partnership | General support | $5,000 |
| Encourage Kids Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| New York City Partnership Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| New York State Police Investigators Foundation Inc | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Winston Fisher
- Kenneth Fisher
- Sam Rosenberg
- Martin L Edelman
Questions people ask
Does Fisher Brothers Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fisher Brothers Foundation Inc give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Fisher Brothers Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Winston Fisher (Director), Kenneth Fisher (Director), Sam Rosenberg (Treasurer) and Martin L Edelman (Secretary).
What does Fisher Brothers Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and arts and culture.