Fischer Family Fund
Accepts applications
Fischer Family Fund is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $38,500 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$38,500
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$437,620
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was up from $28,500 the year before.
80% of its 2025 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 | $43,000 | 3 | $422,959 |
| 2024 | $28,500 | 3 | $444,426 |
| 2025 | $38,500 | 5 | $437,620 |
How to apply
| Contact | Elisabeth Giovine 29 Hillside Rd, Greenwich, CT 06830 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (503) 226-2441, morsel@giovine.com |
| What to submit | No prescribed form. Applications should clearly state the purpose for which the funds will be used. |
| Restrictions | Donee must provide proof of IRS classification for charitable status. |
What Fischer Family Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $11,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,500 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia | Scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| Stamford Hospital | Day to day operations | $10,000 |
| Barrier Island Group for the Arts | Day to day operations | $1,500 |
| Meadow Ridge Scholarship Fund | Scholarship fund | $1,000 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation | Day to day operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elisabeth M Giovine
- Alexandra Fischer Morse
- Charles Morse
Questions people ask
Does Fischer Family Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Fischer Family Fund give?
$38,500 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Fischer Family Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Elisabeth M Giovine (President), Alexandra Fischer Morse (Secretary) and Charles Morse (Treasurer).
What does Fischer Family Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.