Fishman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Fishman Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 47 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$1.7 million
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$21.7 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.7 million the year before.
47% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.7 million | 42 | $21.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 47 | $21.7 million |
How to apply
Fishman 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 Fishman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York. It also paid $2,500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 22 | $709,000 |
| Florida | 7 | $500,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $155,000 |
| Maine | 3 | $115,000 |
| Connecticut | 6 | $90,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $31,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aleph Institute | Operational | $250,000 |
| The Doe Fund | Operational | $150,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | Operational | $125,000 |
| Drug Policy Alliance | Operational | $100,000 |
| The Carlebach Shul | Operational | $100,000 |
| The Spot | Operational | $100,000 |
| Cushman School | Operational | $60,000 |
| YMCA of Southern Maine Casco Bay | Operational | $60,000 |
| 317 St Main Community Music Center | Operational | $50,000 |
| Idea Exchange Univ of Miami Dept of Medicine | Operational | $50,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Operational | $50,000 |
| Mosiac Miami | Operational | $50,000 |
| Temple Sinai of Stamford | Operational | $50,000 |
| International Rescue Committee in New York | Operational | $45,000 |
| Vermont Studio Center | Operational | $31,000 |
| Dorot | Operational | $30,000 |
| Emotions Matter | Operational | $30,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Ny | Operational | $30,000 |
| UJA Federation of Ny | Operational | $30,000 |
| Women Make Movies | Operational | $30,000 |
| East End Hospice | Operational | $25,000 |
| Helping Israel Fund | Operational | $25,000 |
| Long Island Cares Inc | Operational | $25,000 |
| The American Independent Foundtion | Operational | $25,000 |
| Abc New Canaan | Operational | $10,000 |
| Daat Center Inc | Operational | $10,000 |
| Deployus Inc | Operational | $10,000 |
| Faith in Harm Reduction | Operational | $10,000 |
| New Canaan Cares | Operational | $10,000 |
| New Canaan Community Foundation | Operational | $10,000 |
| Bergen Family Center | Operational | $5,000 |
| Bideawee | Operational | $5,000 |
| B'nai Jeshurun | Operational | $5,000 |
| Brighter Tomorrows Inc | Operational | $5,000 |
| Canine Companions | Operational | $5,000 |
| Harm Reduction Therapeutics Inc | Operational | $5,000 |
| Library of America | Operational | $5,000 |
| National Harm Reduction Coalition | Operational | $5,000 |
| New Canaan Library | Operational | $5,000 |
| Potcake Place K9 Rescue | Operational | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joy Fishman
- Kim Baptiste
- Leslie Fishman
- Neil Fishman
Questions people ask
Does Fishman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fishman Family Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Fishman Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joy Fishman (Trustee), Kim Baptiste (Trustee), Leslie Fishman (Trustee) and Neil Fishman (Trustee).
What does Fishman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.