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Gramma Fisher Foundation is a private corporation based in EASTON, MD. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1962. It holds total assets of $24.5M. Annual income is reported at $8.7M. Total assets have grown from $19.9M in 2011 to $24.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. 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 Illinois, New York and Georgia. According to available records, Gramma Fisher Foundation has made 12 grants totaling $7M, with a median grant of $315K. The foundation has distributed between $1.4M and $2.2M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.2M distributed across 3 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $200K to $1.7M, with an average award of $580K. The foundation has supported 3 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New York and Illinois and Georgia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200K
Median Grant
$315K
Average Grant
$575K
Largest Grant
$1.2M
Based on 3 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.
Gramma Fisher Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 12 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, IL, GA.
Gramma Fisher Foundation has distributed a total of $7M across 12 grants. The median grant size is $315K, with an average of $580K. Individual grants have ranged from $200K to $1.7M.
Gramma Fisher Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Gramma Fisher Foundation is headquartered in EASTON, MD. While based in MD, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Hunter | CHAIRMAN | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Howard W Hunter | VICE-CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William T Hunter Jr | TREASURER/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$24.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$23.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
12
Total Giving
$7M
Average Grant
$580K
Median Grant
$315K
Unique Recipients
3
Most Common Grant
$200K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan OperaSUSTAINING GRANT | New York, NY | $920K | 2023 |
| The Atlanta OperaSUSTAINING GRANT | Atlanta, GA | $315K | 2023 |
| Lyric Opera House Of ChicagoSUSTAINING GRANT | Chicago, IL | $200K | 2023 |