Collins Fisher Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Collins Fisher Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2021 it gave $220,600 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2021.
- Grants paid, 2021$220,600
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$5.3 million
How to apply
Collins 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 Collins Fisher Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $168,000 |
| Texas | 8 | $48,600 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2021
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Film Institute | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $150,000 |
| Baylor Healthcare System Foundation | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Saint John's Health Center Foundation | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Uplift Education | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $8,500 |
| The Family Place | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $8,000 |
| Behind Every Door | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $6,600 |
| The Hockaday School | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $5,500 |
| The Thomas Dye School | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Southwest Medical Foundation | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $4,000 |
| Circle of Children Preschool | Furthernace of charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Yale Club of Dallas | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Harvard University | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Saint Albans School | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Woodberry Forest School | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| The Porcellian Club | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $500 |
| Saint Egbert Catholic School | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Alison Fisher Smith
- Nancy Collins Fisher
- Andersen Collins Fisher
Questions people ask
Does Collins Fisher Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Collins Fisher Foundation give?
$220,600 in tax year 2021, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Collins Fisher Foundation?
Its 2021 filing lists Alison Fisher Smith (President), Nancy Collins Fisher (Secretary/Treasurer) and Andersen Collins Fisher (Trustee/Director).
What does Collins Fisher Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.