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Errett Fisher Foundation is a private corporation based in SANTA BARBARA, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Tom Hiefield. It holds total assets of $7.2M. Annual income is reported at $4.3M. Total assets have grown from $4.9M in 2011 to $7.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and North Carolina. According to available records, Errett Fisher Foundation has made 28 grants totaling $2.5M, with a median grant of $75K. Annual giving has grown from $433K in 2020 to $1.6M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $370K, with an average award of $89K. The foundation has supported 13 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in North Carolina and California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$63K
Average Grant
$72K
Largest Grant
$133K
Based on 6 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Errett Fisher Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 28 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NC, CA.
Errett Fisher Foundation has distributed a total of $2.5M across 28 grants. The median grant size is $75K, with an average of $89K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $370K.
Errett Fisher Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Errett Fisher Foundation is headquartered in SANTA BARBARA, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmen Errett Caruth | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Andrew Errett | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nicholas J Schneider | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeff Harris | CFO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mark Brown | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Travis Graves | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gregory L Errett | PRESIDENT & CEO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$269K
Total Assets
$7.6M
Fair Market Value
$10.5M
Net Worth
$7.6M
Grants Paid
$159K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$537K
Distribution Amount
$487K
Total: $6.9M
Total Grants
28
Total Giving
$2.5M
Average Grant
$89K
Median Grant
$75K
Unique Recipients
13
Most Common Grant
$75K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United WayHELP THE COMMUNITY | Santa Barbara, CA | $50K | 2021 |
| Wake Forest University Health SciencesEDUCATIONAL SUPPORT - MEDICAL STUDY, KIDNEY FIBROSIS RESEARCH AND DISCOVERY AWARD | Winstonsalem, NC | $370K | 2022 |
| Direct Relief InternationalHELP THE COMMUNITY | Santa Barbara, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| United Way Of Forsyth County FoundationHELP THE COMMUNITY | Winstonsalem, NC | $100K | 2022 |
| United Way Of Santa Barbara CountyHELP THE COMMUNITY - UNITED LEARNING CENTER AND FUN IN THE SUN GUADALUPE | Santa Barbara, CA | $75K | 2022 |
| Ucsb FoundationEDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | Santa Barbara, CA | $75K | 2022 |
| California Polytechnic State UniversityEDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | San Luis Obispo, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Odd Fellow CemeteryPRESERVATION OF WINSTON-SALEM - RESTORATION PROJECT | Winstonsalem, NC | $20K | 2022 |
| Nc Congress Of Latino OrganizationsHELP THE COMMUNITY TO ADVANCE SOCIAL, RACIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE | Durham, NC | $10K | 2022 |
| Ucsb Discovery AwardEDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | Santa Barbara, CA | $75K | 2021 |
| Wake Forest University Discovery AwardEDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | Winstonsalem, NC | $75K | 2021 |
| Los Prietos Boys CampHELP THE COMMUNITY | Santa Barbara, CA | $30K | 2020 |
| Winston-Salem Ace AcademyHELP THE COMMUNITY | Winstonsalem, NC | $20K | 2020 |
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