Public charity · Rockville, MD (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Fisher House Foundation Inc.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $12.6 million
- Typical grant
- $75,000 to $11.5 million (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $1.1 million, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Davidson County · plus 67 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 67% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 3.
- Total giving that year
- $44.1 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $44.1M | $12.6M | 3 |
| 2023 | $24.8M | $315K | 1 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Mr David FoxTreasurer/cfo/trustee
- Mr Kenneth FisherChairman/ceo/trustee
- Mr Winston C FisherVice chairman/trustee
- Mrs Nancy EdelmanVice chairman/trustee
- Gen John Quintas Usaf RetTrustee
- Gen Richard B Myers Usaf RetTrustee
- Ltgen John Dubia USA RetTrustee
- Ltgen Martin Steele Usmc RetTrustee
- Mr Bruce MoslerTrustee
- Mr David McintyreTrustee
- Mr Gerry ByrneTrustee
- Mr Mark Ranger'' JonesTrustee
- Mr Martin L Edelman EsquireTrustee
- Mr Montel WilliamsTrustee
- Mr Paul BuchaTrustee (deceased 07/31/24)
- Mrs Crystal FisherTrustee
- Mrs Lynne PaceTrustee
- Mrs Mary Jo MyersTrustee
- Mrs Suzie SchwartzTrustee
- Mrs Tammy FisherTrustee
- Ms Cecily CarsonTrustee
- Ms Kyra PhillipsTrustee
- Radm Tom Lynch UsnTrustee
- Mr Brian GawneVp, community relations (ret. as of 04/30/2024)
- Mr David A CokerPresident
- Mrs Denise DolanVp, development
- Mrs Julie RiggsVp, community relations (as of 05/20/24)
- Mrs Leticia StropesVp, strategic initiatives
- Mrs Michelle HornVp, communications
- Ms Mary B ConsidineChief of staff
- Mr Andrew KaytonDirector, donations
- Mr Bruce PhillipsDirector, operations
- Mr Marshall BanksCommunity liaison
- Mrs Angela RaneroChief accountant
- Mrs Stacy ThomasDirector, corp/fdn. relations
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis House | Memphis, Shelby County | $11.5M | |
| Navy Fisher Houses | Millington, Shelby County | $1.1M | |
| Musicians On Call Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | $75K |
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