Grants paid in 2025
12 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Shalom ProjectWinstonsalem, NC | General support | $200K |
| American Red CrossWashington, DC | General support | $150K |
| California Community FoundationLos Angeles, CA | La wildfire relief fund | $150K |
| UCSB FoundationSanta Barbara, CA | Educational support | $113K |
| Wake Forest Institute of Regenerative MedicineWinstonsalem, NC | General support | $99K |
| City With Dwellings Community FIRST InitiativeWinstonsalem, NC | Community support | $75K |
| Cal Poly City and Regional Planning DeptSan Luis Obispo, CA | General support | $50K |
| Ifb Solutions Aka Industries for the BlindWinstonsalem, NC | General support | $50K |
| Nc Congress of Latino OrganizationsDurham, NC | General support | $30K |
| Wake Forest UniversityWinstonsalem, NC | Educational support - discovery award | $30K |
| Disability Advocates of Northwest North CarolinaWinstonsalem, NC | Help to empower individuals with disabilities and/or homelessness to help them become more independent | $20K |
| GreenestWinstonsalem, NC | General support | $10K |
By state: North Carolina 8 · California 3 · District of Columbia 1
About this foundation
Errett Fisher Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Santa Barbara, California, administered in care of Tom Hiefield, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Errett Fisher Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 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 Errett Fisher Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $977K across 12 grants, a median of $63K.
Where does Errett Fisher Foundation give?
North Carolina (8 grants), California (3 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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