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Nelson & Sara Fishman Family Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in BALTIMORE, MD. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is Nelson Fishman. It holds total assets of $6.1M. Annual income is reported at $5.4M. Total assets have grown from $537K in 2011 to $6.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Maryland and New York. According to available records, Nelson & Sara Fishman Family Foundation Inc. has made 128 grants totaling $1.1M, with a median grant of $6K. Annual giving has grown from $221K in 2020 to $280K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $328K distributed across 33 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $625 to $45K, with an average award of $9K. The foundation has supported 39 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Maryland and New York and California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$6K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$40K
Based on 31 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.
Nelson & Sara Fishman Family Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 128 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MD, NY, CA.
Nelson & Sara Fishman Family Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $1.1M across 128 grants. The median grant size is $6K, with an average of $9K. Individual grants have ranged from $625 to $45K.
Nelson & Sara Fishman Family Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Nelson & Sara Fishman Family Foundation Inc. is headquartered in BALTIMORE, MD. While based in MD, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sara Fishman | Vice-President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jonathan Fishman | President & Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$6.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$6.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
128
Total Giving
$1.1M
Average Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$6K
Unique Recipients
39
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center StageUnrestricted | Baltimore, MD | $3K | 2023 |
| Baltimore Symphony OrchestraUnrestricted | Baltimore, MD | $40K | 2023 |
| Beth AmUnrestricted | Baltimore, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| The Associated - Emergency FundUnrestricted | Baltimore, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| Jewish National FundUnrestricted | Baltimore, MD | $20K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood NationalUnrestricted | Baltimore, MD | $15K | 2023 |
| WyprUnrestricted | Baltimore, MD | $13K | 2023 |
| TechnionUnrestricted | Technion City | $13K | 2023 |
| Enoch Pratt Free LibraryUnrestricted | Baltimore, MD | $12K | 2023 |
| Maryland Public TelevisionUnrestricted | Owings Mills, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| The AssociatedUnrestricted | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of MdUnrestricted | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| MazonUnrestricted | Los Angeles, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Fuel Fund Of MarylandUnrestricted | Baltimore, MD | $8K | 2023 |
| Baltimore Museum Of ArtUnrestricted | Baltimore, MD | $8K | 2023 |
| The Jewish Museum Of MdUnrestricted | Baltimore, MD | $6K | 2023 |
| The ForwardUnrestricted | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| American Jewish World ServicesUnrestricted | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Fistula FoundationUnrestricted | San Jose, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Joint Distribution CommitteeUnrestricted | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Maryland Food BankUnrestricted | Baltimore, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| WbjcUnrestricted | Baltimore, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| Chesapeake Bay FoundationUnrestricted | Annapolis, MD | $4K | 2023 |
| Walters Art MuseumUnrestricted | Baltimore, MD | $3K | 2023 |
| The Peabody InstituteUnrestricted | Baltimore, MD | $3K | 2023 |
| OrchkidsUnrestricted | Baltimore, MD | $3K | 2023 |
| Myerberg CenterUnrestricted | Baltimore, MD | $3K | 2023 |
| MicaUnrestricted | Baltimore, MD | $3K | 2023 |
| Everyman TheaterUnrestricted | Baltimore, MD | $3K | 2023 |
| Gil Sandler FundUnrestricted | Baltimore, MD | $3K | 2023 |
| Baltimore Jewlery CenterUnrestricted | Baltimore, MD | $2K | 2023 |
| Blue Water BaltimoreUnrestricted | Baltimore, MD | $2K | 2023 |
| ChanaUnrestricted | Pikesville, MD | $2K | 2023 |
BALTIMORE, MD
OWINGS MILLS, MD
HANOVER, MD