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Eileen Fisher Foundation is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is Marilyn Calister Wtas LLC. It holds total assets of $7.9M. Annual income is reported at $2.7M. Total assets have grown from $4.4M in 2010 to $7.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The sustainable fashion program of the eileen fisher foundation is focused on research, development, and promotion of regenerative systems and design practices as the means for the development of a sustainable fashion industry. In 2022, eff funded pentatonic to create the hey fashion platform, which is dedicated to elevating the issue of textile waste in the fashion industry. Textile waste is a monumental problem systemic to the industry and as it is the end point of the traditional linear business models pervasive today, a major shift in the way it is handled is required for the transformation from to holistic, circular systems. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, California and Massachusetts. According to available records, Eileen Fisher Foundation has made 133 grants totaling $1.4M, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $316K and $430K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $430K distributed across 39 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $150K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 83 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Massachusetts, New Mexico, which account for 68% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 19 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$95K
Based on 39 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
The sustainable fashion program of the eileen fisher foundation is focused on research, development, and promotion of regenerative systems and design practices as the means for the development of a sustainable fashion industry. In 2022, eff funded pentatonic to create the hey fashion platform, which is dedicated to elevating the issue of textile waste in the fashion industry. Textile waste is a monumental problem systemic to the industry and as it is the end point of the traditional linear business models pervasive today, a major shift in the way it is handled is required for the transformation from to holistic, circular systems.
Expenses: $672K
Women together connect is an interactive live-stream experience designed for us to share our voices, draw on one another's strength and compassion, and uplift and encourage each other. Led by antoinette klatzky, women together host and moderator, ongoing connect sessions give us the chance to explore a variety of topics, share stories, connect with ourselves and others, and bring life-changing tools and insights into our daily lives.at each online connect event, we delve into discussions, interact in smaller groups via breakout rooms, and participate in large-group sharing and practices.
Expenses: $236K
The sustainable fashion program of the eileen fisher foundation is focused on research, development, and promotion of regenerative systems and design practices as the means for the development of a sustainable fashion industry. In 2022, eff funded pentatonic to create the hey fashion platform, which is dedicated to elevating the issue of textile waste in the fashion industry. Textile waste is a monumental problem systemic to the industry and as it is the end point of the traditional linear business models pervasive today, a major shift in the way it is handled is required for the transformation from to holistic, circular systems. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 133 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MA, NM.
Eileen Fisher Foundation has distributed a total of $1.4M across 133 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $150K.
Eileen Fisher Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Eileen Fisher Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 19 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eileen Fisher | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$7.9M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$7.9M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
133
Total Giving
$1.4M
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
83
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Resource CenterHUMAN RIGHTS | Mamaroneck, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Bold FoundationLOCAL | Chapel Hill, NC | $1K | 2023 |
| Presencing InstituteNEW ECONOMY | Cambridge, MA | $125K | 2023 |
| Omega InstitutePERSONAL DEVELOPMENT | Rhinebeck, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Storydancer ProjectWOMEN | New Mexico, NM | $25K | 2023 |
| Hawaii Community FoundationENVIRONMENTAL | Honolulu, HI | $20K | 2023 |
| Riverkeeper IncENVIRONMENTAL | Ossining, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Ramapo For ChildrenYOUTH EMPOWERMENT | Rhinebeck, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Hudson PeconicWOMEN | Smithtown, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Scenic HudsonENVIRONMENTAL | Poughkeepsie, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of AmericaWOMEN | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Women Moving MillionsWOMEN | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| New York Women'S FoundationWOMEN | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Tides (Tides Network)HUMAN RIGHTS | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Westchester Community FoundationLOCAL | Hartsdale, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Women'S Funding NetworkWOMEN | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Richard Michael PasserelliDISASTER RELIEF | Harrison, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| My Sister'S PlaceWOMEN | White Plains, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Irvington PtsaLOCAL | Irvington, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| YwcaWOMEN | White Plains, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Yes She CanYOUTH EMPOWERMENT | White Plains, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Irvington Historical SocietyLOCAL | Irvington, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Impact100 WestchesterWOMEN | Hartsdale, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Creative Healing For Youth In Pain (Chyp)YOUTH EMPOWERMENT | Encino, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Feeding WestchesterLOCAL | Elmsford, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Hope And Resilience Long IslandWOMEN | Riverhead, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Irvington Volunteer Ambulance CorpsLOCAL | Irvington, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Irvington Police Benevolent AssociationLOCAL | Irvington, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Irvington Fire DepartmentLOCAL | Irvington, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Unitarian Universalist AssociationDONATION TOWARDS COVID RELIEF AND HOLDEEN INDIA PROGRAM | Boston, MA | $25K | 2022 |
| Omega Institute For Holistic StudiesSUPPORT FOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN HOLISTIC STUDIES | Rhinebeck, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Story Dancer ProjectTO ADDRESS THE LACK OF WELLNESS EDUCATION AND RESOURCES LOCALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY | Santa Fe, NM | $25K | 2022 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy AdvisorsANNUAL CHARITABLE GIVING | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Pachamama AllianceTO EMPOWER INDIGENOUS PEOPLE OF THE AMAZON RAINFOREST TO PRESERVE THEIR LANDS AND CULTURE | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Kripalu Center For Yoga And HealthSUPPORT FOR THE HEALTH AND YOGA RETREAT | Stockbridge, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Everyday People For ChangeTO CREATE ACTIONS OF COMPASSION, EQUALITY AND JUSTICE | Mobile, AL | $10K | 2022 |
| New York Abortion Access FundPROVIDE SUPPORT TO WOMEN UNABLE TO AFFORD ABORTIONS | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| North Star FundSUPPORTS GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING LED BY COMMUNITIES OF COLOR BUILDING POWER IN NEW YORK CITY AND THE HUDSON VALLEY | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Tonatierra Community Development InstituteTO CREATE AND SUSTAIN A CULTURAL EMBASSY OF THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES THAT WILL SUPPORT LOCAL-GLOBAL AND HOLISTIC INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES | Phoenix, AZ | $5K | 2022 |
| Westchester Community FundTO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL WESTCHESTER RESIDENTS | Hartsdale, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Tribal Link FoundationBUILDS PATHWAYS FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES TO EXPAND THEIR CAPACITY TO PROTECT ANCESTRAL WAYS OF LIFE, EVOKE SOLIDARITY AND ALLYSHIP, AND SHARE TRIBAL WISDOM | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Net ImpactINSPIRE AND EQUIP EMERGING LEADERS TO BUILD A MORE JUST AND SUSTAINABLE WORLD | Oakland, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| The Tides FoundationTO SUPPORT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FIGHTING FOR VITAL CAUSES | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Maria I ForlinDISASTER RELIEF | Crotononhudson, NY | $4K | 2022 |