Private foundation · EIN 20-7464063 · San Francisco, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Doris & Donald Fisher Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $28M total, median $14M. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$28M
Median grant
$14M
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$70M

Grants paid in 2024

2 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Dafgiving360San Francisco, CAcharitable$25M
San Francisco Museum of Modern ArtSan Francisco, CATo support operations.$3.0M

About this foundation

Doris & Donald Fisher Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Francisco, California, administered in care of Pisces Inc, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Doris & Donald Fisher Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Doris & Donald Fisher Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $28M across 2 grants, a median of $14M.

Where does Doris & Donald Fisher Foundation give?

California (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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