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Norman J Fisher and Doris Fisher Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 20-8973776 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $1.9M
- Grants reported
- 115
- Median grant
- $5K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 57 | $1.3M |
| 2024 | 58 | $613K |
Where Norman J Fisher and Doris Fisher Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WATERSHED STEWARDS ACADEMY | MILLERSVILLE, MD | TO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | 2025 | $254K |
| MARYLAND HALL FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS | ANNAPOLIS, MD | TO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | 2025 | $250K |
| ANNAPOLIS OPERA COMPANY | ANNAPOLIS, MD | TO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | 2025 | $250K |
| DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE | BOSTON, MA | TO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | 2024 | $150K |
| GOOD SAMARITAN HAVEN | BARRE, VT | TO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | 2025 | $150K |
| WATERSHED STEWARDS ACADEMY | MILLERSVILLE, MD | TO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | 2024 | $68K |
| SCENIC RIVERS LAND TRUST | ANNAPOLIS, MD | TO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | 2025 | $50K |
| MARYLAND HALL FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS | ANNAPOLIS, MD | TO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | 2024 | $40K |
| SCENIC RIVERS LAND TRUST | ANNAPOLIS, MD | TO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | 2024 | $40K |
| ANNAPOLIS OPERA COMPANY | ANNAPOLIS, MD | TO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | 2024 | $40K |
| CENTER FOR AN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMY | HARDWICK, VT | TO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | 2025 | $30K |
| ANNAPOLIS FILM FESTIVAL | ANNAPOLIS, MD | TO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | 2025 | $25K |
| GOOD SAMARITAN HAVEN | BARRE, VT | TO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | 2024 | $25K |
| ONION RIVER COMMUNITY ACCESS MEDIA INC | MONTPELIER, VT | TO SUPPORT THE GREEN MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL | 2025 | $20K |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC | HAGERSTOWN, MD | TO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | 2025 | $18K |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC | HAGERSTOWN, MD | TO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | 2024 | $18K |
| FRIENDS OF THE PETER A KRUSCH NATURE PRESERVE | CAMBRIDGE, VT | TO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | 2025 | $12K |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY MDDC | BETHESDA, MD | TO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | 2024 | $12K |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY MDDC | BETHESDA, MD | TO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | 2025 | $12K |
| COMMITTEE ON TEMPORARY SHELTER | BURLINGTON, VT | FOR ASSISTANCE IN PROVIDING SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS | 2025 | $10K |
| CHESAPEAKE ARTS CENTER | BROOKLYN PARK, MD | TO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | 2025 | $10K |
| NEK ART COUNCIL | ST JOHNSBURY, VT | TO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | 2025 | $10K |
| VERMONT LAND TRUST | MONTPELIER, VT | TO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | 2024 | $10K |
| ANNAPOLIS FILM FESTIVAL | ANNAPOLIS, MD | TO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | 2024 | $10K |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF GREATER TEXAS | DALLAS, TX | TO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE | 2024 | $10K |
How to apply
This foundation reports on its 990-PF that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Norman J Fisher and Doris Fisher Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.