Clyde and Pauline Fisher Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Clyde and Pauline Fisher Foundation is a private foundation in Denton, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $96,400 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $17,000. 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$96,400
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$17,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2025 was up from $73,250 the year before.
65% 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 | $50,500 | 15 | $911,040 |
| 2024 | $73,250 | 23 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $96,400 | 20 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Clyde and Pauline Fisher 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 Clyde and Pauline Fisher Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 19 | $91,400 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loreto House | General support | $17,000 |
| North Texas State Fair Association | General support | $12,000 |
| Mary Elizabeth Maternity Home Inc | General support | $11,900 |
| Our Daily Bread Inc | General support | $5,500 |
| Catholic Charities Fort Worth | General support | $5,000 |
| Hearts for Homes | General support | $5,000 |
| St Jude | General support | $5,000 |
| Stanford Charitable Corp | General support | $5,000 |
| St Peters Catholic Church | General support | $4,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center for North Texas Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| Cooke County Meals on Wheels | General support | $3,000 |
| North Central Texas College Foundation Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| Theatre Denton | General support | $3,000 |
| Denton Benefit League | General support | $2,500 |
| The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | General support | $2,500 |
| The Crystal Charity Ball | General support | $2,500 |
| Cooke County Hope Alliance | General support | $2,000 |
| Serve Denton | General support | $2,000 |
| The Pines Catholic Camp | General support | $2,000 |
| National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Michelle Seymour
- Kathie Herr
- Jody Fisher Hennigan
- Sally Hacker
- Mary Kay Fisher
- Laurie Laurance
- Megan Lippe
Questions people ask
Does Clyde and Pauline Fisher Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Clyde and Pauline Fisher Foundation give?
$96,400 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Clyde and Pauline Fisher Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michelle Seymour (Director, Chairperson), Kathie Herr (Director, Treasurer), Jody Fisher Hennigan (Director, Secretary) and Sally Hacker (Director at Large) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Clyde and Pauline Fisher Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and youth programs.