Fishel Foundation
Invitation OnlyColumbus, Ohio · EIN 31-6063414 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.3M
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$9.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
39% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Community Church | Columbus, OH | Contribute to the general fund of the organization | $325,000 |
| Friends of the Conservatory | Columbus, OH | Contribute to the general fund of the organization | $200,000 |
| The Catholic Foundation | Columbus, OH | Contribute to the general fund of the organization | $200,000 |
| Upper Arlington Community Foundation | Upper Arlington, OH | Contribute to the general fund of the organization | $200,000 |
| Rapid 5 Project | Columbus, OH | Contribute to the general fund of the organization | $150,000 |
| United Way of Central Ohio | Columbus, OH | Contribute to the general fund of the organization | $75,000 |
| Choices for Victims of Domestic Violence | Columbus, OH | Contribute to the general fund of the organization | $50,000 |
| Congregational Church of the Valley | Scottsdale, AZ | Contribute to the general fund of the organization | $10,000 |
| Homeport | Columbus, OH | Contribute to the general fund of the organization | $10,000 |
| American Brain Tumor Association | Chicago, IL | Contribute to the general fund of the organization | $7,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Contribute to the general fund of the organization | $7,000 |
| Lifecare Alliance | Columbus, OH | Contribute to the general fund of the organization | $5,000 |
| Mid Ohio Food Collective | Grove City, OH | Contribute to the general fund of the organization | $5,000 |
| Compassion and Choices | Washington, DC | Contribute to the general fund of the organization | $2,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research | Clarksburg, MD | Contribute to the general fund of the organization | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | New York, NY | Contribute to the general fund of the organization | $1,000 |
| Alvis Inc | Columbus, OH | Contribute to the general fund of the organization | $1,000 |
| Breakthrough T1d | Hagerstown, MD | Contribute to the general fund of the organization | $1,000 |
| Marburn Academy | New Albany, OH | Contribute to the general fund of the organization | $1,000 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters of Central Ohio | Columbus, OH | Contribute to the general fund of the organization | $1,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Reston, VA | Contribute to the general fund of the organization | $1,000 |
| Rosshirt Water for Africa | San Diego, CA | Contribute to the general fund of the organization | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army in Central Ohio | Columbus, OH | Contribute to the general fund of the organization | $1,000 |
| Seva Foundation | Berkeley, CA | Contribute to the general fund of the organization | $1,000 |
| Lettuce Work Foundation | New Albany, OH | Contribute to the general fund of the organization | $500 |
| Wosu Public Media (Ohio State Univ Foundation) | Columbus, OH | Contribute to the general fund of the organization | $500 |
| Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation | Columbus, OH | Contribute to the general fund of the organization | $100 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Contribute to the general fund of the organization | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,257,200 | 28 |
| 2023 | $1,331,500 | 29 |
| 2022 | $760,500 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640139349100149
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-6063414
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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