Robert H & Janet S Fleisher Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert H & Janet S Fleisher Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $67,300 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $16,000. 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$67,300
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$16,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2025 was down from $74,500 the year before.
48% 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 | $85,250 | 31 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $74,500 | 25 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $67,300 | 29 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Robert H & Janet S Fleisher 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 Robert H & Janet S Fleisher Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 15 | $43,500 |
| New York | 7 | $8,300 |
| California | 2 | $6,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Fabric Workshop and Museum | General purpose | $16,000 |
| The Clay Studio | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Sierra Club International | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Project Home | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Philadelphia Brotherhood | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Craftnow Philadelphia | General purpose | $2,500 |
| The Print Center | General purpose | $2,000 |
| The Conservation Fund | General purpose | $2,000 |
| USA for Unhcr | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Amnesty International | General purpose | $1,500 |
| White Columns | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Studio Route 29 | General purpose | $1,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Women Against Abuse | General purpose | $1,000 |
| The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee JDC | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Tatter | General purpose | $1,000 |
| NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Theater of Witness Culture Trust | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Friends of Rittenhouse Square | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Fleisher Art Memorial | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Manna | General purpose | $500 |
| Koresh Dance Co | General purpose | $500 |
| Rock to the Future | General purpose | $500 |
| Inliquid | General purpose | $500 |
| Philadelphia Dance Projects | General purpose | $500 |
| Jonah Bokaer Arts Foundation | General purpose | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Jill F Bonovitz
- Nancy F Blood
Questions people ask
Does Robert H & Janet S Fleisher Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert H & Janet S Fleisher Foundation give?
$67,300 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Robert H & Janet S Fleisher Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jill F Bonovitz (Trustee) and Nancy F Blood (Trustee).
What does Robert H & Janet S Fleisher Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and international.