Private foundation · EIN 81-0832167 · Fresno, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sieg and Doris Fischer Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 38 grants paid, $600K total, median $14K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
38
$600K
Median grant
$14K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$21M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Break the BarriersFresno, CAGeneral operating$50K
Light-House Recovery ProgramFresno, CAGeneral operating$50K
Hope Now for YouthFresno, CAGeneral operating$30K
Boys and Girls Club of Fresno CountFresno, CAGeneral operating$25K
Care Fresno IncFresno, CAGeneral operating$25K
Marjaree Mason CenterFresno, CAGeneral operating$20K
Evangel Home IncFresno, CAGeneral operating$20K
Fresno Police Activities LeagueFresno, CAGeneral operating$20K
Fresh Start Youth Services IncFresno, CAGeneral operating$20K
Boys and Girls Club of MantecaManteca, CAGeneral operating$16K
Boys and Girls Club of North ValleyChico, CAGeneral operating$16K
Boys and Girls Club of Kern CountyBakersfield, CAGeneral operating$16K
Boys and Girls Club of SacramentoSacramento, CAGeneral operating$15K
Central Valley VeteransClovis, CAGeneral operating$15K
Vacaville Neighborhood Boys Girls CVacaville, CAGeneral operating$15K
Boys and Girls Club of Stanislaus CModesto, CAGeneral operating$14K
Boys and Girls Club of TracyTracy, CAGeneral operating$14K
Lodi Boys and Girls ClubLodi, CAGeneral operating$14K
San Leandro Boys and Girls ClubSan Leandro, CAGeneral operating$14K
West Contra Costa Salesian Boys GirRichmond, CAGeneral operating$14K
Boys and Girls Club of MercedMerced, CAGeneral operating$14K
Boys and Girls Club of Placer CountAuburn, CAGeneral operating$14K
Boys and Girls Club of Tulare CountVisalia, CAGeneral operating$14K
Boys and Girls Club of El DoradoPlacerville, CAGeneral operating$13K
Boys and Girls Club of UkiahUkiah, CAGeneral operating$13K
Boys and Girls Club of OaklandOakland, CAGeneral operating$12K
Boys and Girls Club of AlamedaAlameda, CAGeneral operating$12K
Boys and Girls Club of Mid CentralSanta Maria, CAGeneral operating$12K
Heart of the Horse Therapy RanchClovis, CAGeneral operating$10K
Shelter Inc of Contra Costa CntyConcord, CAGeneral operating$10K
Sheriffs Foundation for Public SafeClovis, CAGeneral operating$10K
Okizu FoundationNovato, CAGeneral operating$10K
Boys and Girls Club of Greater ShasMount Shasta, CAGeneral operating$10K
Valley Center for the BlindFresno, CAGeneral operating$10K
East Fresno KiwanisFresno, CAGeneral operating$5,000
Rotary Club of FresnoFresno, CAGeneral operating$3,000
Chp 11-99 FoundationCosta Mesa, CAGeneral operating$2,500
ALS NetworkWoodland Hills, CAGeneral operating$2,500

About this foundation

Sieg and Doris Fischer Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Fresno, California, administered in care of Sieg Fischer, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Sieg and Doris Fischer Family 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 Sieg and Doris Fischer Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $600K across 38 grants, a median of $14K.

Where does Sieg and Doris Fischer Family Foundation give?

California (38 grants), per its latest filing.

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