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Fisher Charitable Foundation is a private trust based in PORTLAND, ME. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Dean L Fisher. It holds total assets of $2.7M. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. Total assets have decreased from $5.5M in 2011 to $2.7M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of human services. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Maine. According to available records, Fisher Charitable Foundation has made 249 grants totaling $1.5M, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $474K and $505K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $505K distributed across 79 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $25K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 135 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Maine and Connecticut. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 86 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.
Fisher Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of human services. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 249 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ME, CT.
Fisher Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $1.5M across 249 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $25K.
The application deadline is FEBRUARY 15, MAY 15, AUGUST 15, NOVEMBER 15. The foundation generally limits its grants to charitable organizations, activities, operations or purposes which take place within the state of maine.
Fisher Charitable Foundation is headquartered in PORTLAND, ME. While based in ME, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owen W Wells | TRUSTEE/CLERK | $14K | $0 | $14K |
| Meg Baxter | TRUSTEE | $14K | $0 | $14K |
| Craig N Denekas | TRUSTEE | $14K | $0 | $14K |
| Arie Fisher Coles | TRUSTEE | $14K | $0 | $14K |
| Alexsandra L Fisher | TRUSTEE/PRESIDENT | $14K | $0 | $14K |
| Henry L P Schmelzer | TRUSTEE | $13K | $0 | $13K |
Total Giving
$631K
Total Assets
$2.7M
Fair Market Value
$6.8M
Net Worth
$2.7M
Grants Paid
$483K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$282K
Distribution Amount
$305K
Total: $1.2M
Total Grants
249
Total Giving
$1.5M
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
135
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Stage CompanyMAKING AN ENTRANCE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Portland, ME | $25K | 2023 |
| Maine Medical CenterDEAN L. FISHER SCHOLARSHIPS | Portland, ME | $25K | 2023 |
| Mitchell InstituteGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, ME | $15K | 2023 |
| Avesta Housing Development CorporationHOMES AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR RECENT IMMIGRANTS | Portland, ME | $15K | 2023 |
| United Way Of AroostookGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Presque Isle, ME | $15K | 2023 |
| Downeast Community PartnersGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Ellsworth, ME | $15K | 2023 |
| Community DentalGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, ME | $10K | 2023 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank Of MaineGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Auburn, ME | $10K | 2023 |
| Portland Symphony OrchestraGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, ME | $10K | 2023 |
| Community ConceptsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Lewiston, ME | $10K | 2023 |
| Knox County Homeless CoalitionGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Rockland, ME | $10K | 2023 |
| Immigrant Legal Advocacy ProjectCONNECT RURAL MAINERS OF LIMITED MEANS WITH IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES | Portland, ME | $10K | 2023 |
| Legal Services For The ElderlyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Augusta, ME | $10K | 2023 |
| Portland Museum Of ArtGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, ME | $10K | 2023 |
| Milestone RecoveryFURNISH AND UPGRADE FACILITY | Portland, ME | $10K | 2023 |
| Penobscot Community Health CareGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Bangor, ME | $6K | 2023 |
| Island InstituteGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Rockland, ME | $6K | 2023 |
| Shalom House IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Southern Harbor Eldercare ServiceGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | North Haven, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| St Brendan The Navigator Catholic ChurchST. BERNARD SOUP KITCHEN | Camden, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Maine Prisoner Advocacy CoalitionPEER HEALTH NAVIGATORS PROGRAM | Lisbon, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Maine Seacoast MissionGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Northeast Harbor, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Safe VoicesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Auburn, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Southern Maine Agency On AgingGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Biddeford, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Susan L Curtis Charitable FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Tree Street Youth IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Lewiston, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Ymca Camp Of MaineENDOWMENT FUND | Winthrop, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Bangor Symphony OrchestraGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Bangor, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Belfast Soup KitchenNEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Belfast, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| 317 Main Community Music CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Yarmouth, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Maine Public Broadcasting NetworkGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Lewiston, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Maine Historical SocietyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Beth C Wright Cancer Resource CenterCANCER CENTER ANNEX | Ellsworth, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| American Red Cross Of MaineFACILITY UPGRADES | Portland, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Camp Angels IncDIABETES SUMMER CAMPS | Waterford, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Center For Grieving ChildrenBEREAVEMENT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, AND FAMILIES | Portland, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Dempsey CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | South Portland, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Farnsworth Art MuseumGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Rockland, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Frannie Peabody CenterFRAN FUND | Portland, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Abbe MuseumGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Bar Harbor, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Baxter State ParkENGAGE YOUTH AS ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS | Belfast, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity 7 Rivers MaineHOME REPAIRS AND MODIFICATIONS | Topsham, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Holocaust And Human Rights Center Of MaineMAINE'S BLACK AND BROWN HEROES EXHIBIT | Augusta, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Maine Equal Justice PartnersGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Augusta, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Merryspring Nature CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Camden, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Methodist Conference HomeGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Rockland, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Mid-Coast Recovery CoalitionGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Camden, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Peregrine Corp Dba StriveSTRIVE U PROGRAM | South Portland, ME | $5K | 2023 |