Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found
Accepts applications
Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $287,750 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $60,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$287,750
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$7.2 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was down from $292,500 the year before.
9% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $258,000 | 29 | $5.8 million |
| 2024 | $292,500 | 28 | $6.6 million |
| 2025 | $287,750 | 23 | $7.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | RG RB Fisher Foundation 1112 Winnsboro Dr, The Villages, FL 32162-4044 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (352) 391-0142 |
| Restrictions | 501(c)(3) organizations |
What Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 20 | $207,750 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc | Exclusively for blind | $60,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Pledges for naming medicine | $50,000 |
| Florida Sheriffs' Youth Ranches | For scholarship fund & | $35,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Support for multiple | $32,000 |
| World Wildlife Federation | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops Inc | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| ALS Association Florida Chapter | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach | Max fisher rivera beach | $10,000 |
| Villages Regional Hospital Auxiliary | For support services | $10,000 |
| Florida Sheriffs' Association | Stem & criminal justice | $10,000 |
| Children's Home Society | Support for sumter county | $5,000 |
| Cornerstone Hospice Foundation Inc | Support for the villages | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Gift specific to the st | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| American Humane Association | Support rescue operations | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of Sumter County | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Step Up for Students | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Make-A-Wish Fdn of Central & Northern FL | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Canine Assisted Therapy Inc | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Shriners' Hospital for Children | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Marion Players Inc | Unrestricted general | $500 |
| Bay Street Players Inc | Unrestricted general | $500 |
| Significant Productions - Sigpro | Unrestricted general | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen B Fisher
- Philip H Forbes
- Bonney A Johnson
- Bank of America
Questions people ask
Does Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found give?
$287,750 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen B Fisher (President), Philip H Forbes (Treasurer), Bonney A Johnson (Secretary) and Bank of America (Agent for Fiduciary).
What does Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, animals and health.