Private foundation · EIN 31-6063414 · Columbus, Ohio

Fishel 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: 28 grants paid, $1.3M total, median $1,500. 61% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
28
$1.3M
Median grant
$1,500
Stays in OH
61%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
FIRST Community ChurchColumbus, OHContribute to the general fund of the organization$325K
Friends of the ConservatoryColumbus, OHContribute to the general fund of the organization$200K
The Catholic FoundationColumbus, OHContribute to the general fund of the organization$200K
Upper Arlington Community FoundationUpper Arlington, OHContribute to the general fund of the organization$200K
Rapid 5 ProjectColumbus, OHContribute to the general fund of the organization$150K
United Way of Central OhioColumbus, OHContribute to the general fund of the organization$75K
Choices for Victims of Domestic ViolenceColumbus, OHContribute to the general fund of the organization$50K
Congregational Church of the ValleyScottsdale, AZContribute to the general fund of the organization$10K
HomeportColumbus, OHContribute to the general fund of the organization$10K
American Brain Tumor AssociationChicago, ILContribute to the general fund of the organization$7,000
American Red CrossWashington, DCContribute to the general fund of the organization$7,000
Lifecare AllianceColumbus, OHContribute to the general fund of the organization$5,000
Mid Ohio Food CollectiveGrove City, OHContribute to the general fund of the organization$5,000
Compassion and ChoicesWashington, DCContribute to the general fund of the organization$2,000
Alzheimers Disease ResearchClarksburg, MDContribute to the general fund of the organization$1,000
Doctors Without Borders USANew York, NYContribute to the general fund of the organization$1,000
Alvis IncColumbus, OHContribute to the general fund of the organization$1,000
Breakthrough T1dHagerstown, MDContribute to the general fund of the organization$1,000
Marburn AcademyNew Albany, OHContribute to the general fund of the organization$1,000
Big Brothersbig Sisters of Central OhioColumbus, OHContribute to the general fund of the organization$1,000
National Wildlife FederationReston, VAContribute to the general fund of the organization$1,000
Rosshirt Water for AfricaSan Diego, CAContribute to the general fund of the organization$1,000
Salvation Army in Central OhioColumbus, OHContribute to the general fund of the organization$1,000
Seva FoundationBerkeley, CAContribute to the general fund of the organization$1,000
Lettuce Work FoundationNew Albany, OHContribute to the general fund of the organization$500
Wosu Public Media (ohio State Univ Foundation)Columbus, OHContribute to the general fund of the organization$500
Nationwide Children's Hospital FoundationColumbus, OHContribute to the general fund of the organization$100
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYContribute to the general fund of the organization$100

By state: Ohio 17 · Arizona 1 · District of Columbia 2 · Illinois 1 · Maryland 2 · California 2

About this foundation

Fishel Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Columbus, Ohio, administered in care of Fishel Co, tax-exempt since 1966. 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 Fishel 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 Fishel Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.3M across 28 grants, a median of $1,500.

Where does Fishel Foundation give?

Ohio (17 grants), Arizona (1 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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