Fisher Global Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Fisher Global Foundation is a private foundation in Plano, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.8 million in 28 grants; the typical grant was $47,500 and the largest $743,684. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.8 million
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$47,500
- Largest grant$743,684
- Assets$2.7 million
How to apply
Fisher Global 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Fisher Global Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $1.1 million |
| Oregon | 2 | $824,732 |
| Maryland | 2 | $748,684 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $558,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $125,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $125,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $72,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $50,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John Hopkins University | Support medical research | $743,684 |
| Bay Area Lyme Foundation | Support medical research | $608,085 |
| Oregon State University Foundation | Support environmental research | $599,732 |
| National 4-H Council | General support | $308,000 |
| Team Rubicon | General support | $300,000 |
| Blair House Restoration Fund | General support | $250,000 |
| Childrens Literacy Project | General support | $225,000 |
| Boulder Crest Retreat Foundation | General support | $125,000 |
| The Avalon Network Inc | Support medical research | $125,000 |
| The Pacific Forest Trust Inc | Support environmental reseaarch | $75,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Keep Memory Alive | Support medical research | $50,000 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Operation Air Drop | General support | $50,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | General support | $50,000 |
| Red Door Urban Missions Inc | General support | $45,000 |
| MikeRoweWorks Foundation | Support vocational programs | $40,000 |
| University of Utah | Support medical research | $40,000 |
| Cal Poly Humboldt Foundation | Support environmental research | $21,000 |
| Texas DPS Troopers Foundation Inc | General support | $14,000 |
| Dysautonomia International Inc | Support medical research | $10,000 |
| For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology | Support Scientific Innovation Research | $10,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| National FFA Foundation Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Volunteers of America Mid-States Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Rock Steady Boxing Inc | Support medical research | $5,000 |
| Success for All | General support | $5,000 |
| Professional FireFighters of Midland Association | General support | $4,000 |
| Professional Firefighters Association of Midland | General support | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sherrilyn A Fisher
- Jesse Lawrence
- Katherine N Taylor
- Elizabeth Clair
Questions people ask
Does Fisher Global Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fisher Global Foundation give?
$3.8 million in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $47,500.
Who runs Fisher Global Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sherrilyn A Fisher (ChairpersonDirector), Jesse Lawrence (Director), Katherine N Taylor (DirectorTreasurer) and Elizabeth Clair (SecretaryExec Dir).
What does Fisher Global Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, education and health.