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Also known as: DORIS FISHER FOUNDATION
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Norman J Fisher And Doris Fisher Foundation is a private corporation based in ANNAPOLIS, MD. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is Michael Gohl. It holds total assets of $7M. Annual income is reported at $2M. Total assets have grown from $673K in 2011 to $6.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 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 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Vermont, Maryland and Pennsylvania. According to available records, Norman J Fisher And Doris Fisher Foundation has made 257 grants totaling $4.3M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $1.9M in 2020 to $1.1M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $1.1M, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 81 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maryland, Vermont, Massachusetts, which account for 74% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$21K
Largest Grant
$790K
Based on 65 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.
Norman J Fisher And Doris Fisher Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 257 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MD, VT, MA.
Norman J Fisher And Doris Fisher Foundation has distributed a total of $4.3M across 257 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $1.1M.
Norman J Fisher And Doris Fisher Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Norman J Fisher And Doris Fisher Foundation is headquartered in ANNAPOLIS, MD. While based in MD, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nina Fisher | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Claudia Gohl | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Tom Dekornfeld | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Katherine Gibb | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$611K
Total Assets
$6.9M
Fair Market Value
$12.4M
Net Worth
$6.9M
Grants Paid
$563K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$576K
Distribution Amount
$554K
Total: $6.1M
Total Grants
257
Total Giving
$4.3M
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
81
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope LodgeTO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | Baltimore, MD | $15K | 2022 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteTO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | Boston, MA | $100K | 2022 |
| Scenic Rivers Land TrustTO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | Annapolis, MD | $40K | 2022 |
| Annapolis Opera CompanyTO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | Annapolis, MD | $40K | 2022 |
| Maryland Hall For The Creative ArtsTO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | Annapolis, MD | $40K | 2022 |
| Watershed Stewards AcademyTO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | Millersville, MD | $20K | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy MddcTO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | Bethesda, MD | $15K | 2022 |
| Vermont Land TrustTO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | Montpelier, VT | $13K | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The South AtlanticTO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | Raleigh, NC | $12K | 2022 |
| Philadelphia Museum Of ArtTO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | Philadelphia, PA | $12K | 2022 |
| Philadelphia OrchestraTO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | Philadelphia, PA | $12K | 2022 |
| Lymphoma Research FoundationTO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Coop Development InstituteTO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | Northampton, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Annapolis Film FestivalTO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | Annapolis, MD | $10K | 2022 |
| Preservation MarylandTO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN MUSIC EDUCATION | Baltimore, MD | $8K | 2022 |
| Center For An Agricultural EconomyTO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | Hardwick, VT | $6K | 2022 |
| Livewell FoundationTO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | Philadelphia, PA | $6K | 2022 |
| Baltimore Symphony OrchestraTO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | Baltimore, MD | $6K | 2022 |
| Camp ThorpeTO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | Brandon, VT | $6K | 2022 |
| Jenna'S PromiseTO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | Johnson, VT | $6K | 2022 |
| Craftsbury Chamber PlayersTO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN EDUCATION | East Craftsbury, VT | $6K | 2022 |
| American Visionary Arts MuseumTO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | Baltimore, MD | $6K | 2022 |
| Parks & People FoundationTO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | Baltimore, MD | $5K | 2022 |
| Pennypack Eco Restoration TrustTO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | Huntingdon Valley, PA | $5K | 2022 |
| Light House IncFOR ASSISTANCE IN PROVIDING SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS | Annapolis, MD | $5K | 2022 |
| Child Haven InternationalTO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | Massena, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Annapolis Symphony OrchestraTO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | Annapolis, MD | $5K | 2022 |
| Nek Art CouncilTO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | St Johnsbury, VT | $5K | 2022 |
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