Fleischner Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Fleischner Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Newton Square, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 87 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants87
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$26.9 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
32% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $787,570 | 65 | $28.6 million |
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 86 | $23.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 75 | $24.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 87 | $26.9 million |
How to apply
Fleischner Family Charitable 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 Fleischner Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Pennsylvania. It also paid $35,441 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 57 | $912,000 |
| Massachusetts | 13 | $134,000 |
| New York | 5 | $87,500 |
| California | 4 | $75,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $25,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $21,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alma Lewis | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Barnes Foundation | For continued support of the barnes foundation exhibition fund ($50,000) and ongoing support for community programs ($25,000) | $75,000 |
| Carnegie Museum of Art | Cover the museums acquisition of stephen towns looking for lorraine | $66,000 |
| Pennsylvania Horticultural Society | This is to be designated to three separate areas:workforce development support $30,000 represents year three of a three year pledgepublic gardens and landscapes - $15,000 represents year three of a three year pledgeflower show giving circle - $10,000 represents year three of a three year pledge | $55,000 |
| Manna | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Mural Arts Philadelphia | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| ART21 Inc | $25,000 annual fund and $15,000 towards read programming series | $40,000 |
| The National Gallery of Victoria | Acquisition of april beys for the ngv triennial 2026. | $35,441 |
| Tilt Institute for the Contemporary Image | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| ART21 Inc | Annual fund | $25,000 |
| Bryn Mawr Hospital Foundation | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| California Institute of the Arts | Designated towards the charles gaines fellowship for mfa art students | $25,000 |
| Island Grown Initiative LTD | Island food pantry | $25,000 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| MV Youth | To continue the multi-year commitment at the founder level; this represents the fourth of four years | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania Innocence Project | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Pilgrim Place | In memory of eva fleischner | $25,000 |
| Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre | $5,000 annual fund. $20,000 towards either current year production costs or to increase the reserve funds balance. | $25,000 |
| The Lenfest Institute for Journalism | To support of the philadelphia inquirer | $25,000 |
| The Trustees of Reservations | For ongoing support of the marthas vineyard fund | $25,000 |
| US Squash Racquets Association | Specter center community fund for unrestricted purposes | $25,000 |
| Neighborhood Academy | $500 per student for each spring 2025 graduate, and $500 per student for each tna 2024 alum who is currently enrolled in college or technical school (full-time or part-time) | $20,000 |
| Northeastern University | Hiring of a second winter/spring 2026 co-op | $20,000 |
| Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | Public art program at arts landing, with a special focus on the maintenance and preservation of featured works including works by artist thaddeus mosley | $20,000 |
| St Edmund's Academy | For the sea fund and is unrestricted | $20,000 |
| CRE8DANCE | For the first and second place prize money amounts for the 2026 competition | $15,000 |
| Musizi University Foundation | General operating expenses | $15,000 |
| North Carolina Glass Center | Upgrades and modernization efforts of the building in the river arts district | $15,000 |
| Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy | For paving the rest of the sensory nature trail and the paving extension to the basement restroom/door of the frick environmental center. This plan may start in 2026, so consider this gift a placeholder for this specific project. | $15,000 |
| Seton Hall University | Operating expenses as well as continued work on the eva fleischner archives | $15,000 |
| Steel City Rowing Corp | Meeting and surpassing the match goal | $15,000 |
| Talk the New Sex Ed | Match towards supporting the interactive campus culture bootcamp on may 14, 2025 | $15,000 |
| Associated Artists of Pittsburgh | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| British Schools and Universities Foundation Inc | With an expression of preference for downside school. In memory of hans fleischner | $10,000 |
| Center City District Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania | Pre-kindergarten programming in 2026 | $10,000 |
| Public Art Fund - Edgar Heap of Birds Term Fund | First installment of a commitment of $50,000 ($10,000 per year for five years). | $10,000 |
| Food 21 - the Celebration Hall of Larimer Project | Celebration hall of larimer project | $10,000 |
| Heather's Way | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David A Fleischner
- Christopher C Fleischner
- Leslie A Fleischner
Questions people ask
Does Fleischner Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fleischner Family Charitable Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 87 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Fleischner Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David A Fleischner (Treasurer/ Director), Christopher C Fleischner (Secretary/ Director) and Leslie A Fleischner (President/Chairman).
What does Fleischner Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.