Maria Fisher Foundation
Invitation OnlyLititz, Pennsylvania · EIN 81-1213285 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $3,500.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
31% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milagro House | Lancaster, PA | Donation to charity | $35,000 |
| Children Deserve a Chance Foundationattollo | Lancaster, PA | Donation to charity | $25,000 |
| Kamp Dovetail | Hillsboro, OH | Donation to charity | $10,000 |
| Assets Lancaster | Lancaster, PA | Donation to charity | $5,000 |
| Launch Music Conference | Lancaster, PA | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Nativity School | Harrisburg, PA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| A Week Away | Lancaster, PA | Donation to charity | $1,750 |
| Trinity Reformed Ucoc | Mountville, PA | Donation to charity | $1,000 |
| Water Street Rescue Mission | Lancaster, PA | Donation to charity | $1,000 |
| Tenfold | Lancaster, PA | Donation to charity | $586 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington DC, DC | Donation to charity | $550 |
| Toys for Tots | Columbia, PA | Donation to charity | $515 |
| Edible Classroom | Columbia, PA | Donation to charity | $500 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | Memphis, TN | Donation to charity | $100 |
| Leading Edge Fundraising | Clackamas, OR | Donation to charity | $50 |
| Qgv Special Children's Charity | Chicago, IL | Donation to charity | $50 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($3,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $90,601 | 17 |
| 2024 | $35,563 | 9 |
| 2023 | $16,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610939349100216
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-1213285
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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