Private foundation · EIN 27-0056435 · Birmingham, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Fischer Family Fund

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: 12 grants paid, $60K total, median $1,000. 92% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$60K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in MI
92%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Univ of Michigan - Kim Eagle EndowAnn Arbor, MIDonation$30K
Univ of Michigan - Eva Feldman ProgAnn Arbor, MIDonation$20K
Big Brothers Big Sisters YpsilantiYpsilanti, MIDonation$1,000
Dizzy DogMooresville, NCDonation$1,000
Food GatherersAnn Arbor, MIDonation$1,000
Friends in DeedYpsilanti, MIDonation$1,000
Ozone HouseYpsilanti, MIDonation$1,000
SOS Community ServicesYpsilanti, MIDonation$1,000
The Corner Health CenterYpsilanti, MIDonation$1,000
The Farm at Trinity HealthYpsilanti, MIDonation$1,000
Washtenaw PromiseChelsea, MIDonation$1,000
Ypsilanti Meals on WheelsYpsilanti, MIDonation$1,000

By state: Michigan 11 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Fischer Family Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Birmingham, Michigan, administered in care of David T Fischer, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Fischer Family Fund 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 Fischer Family Fund give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $60K across 12 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Fischer Family Fund give?

Michigan (11 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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