Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found
Historical FunderDallas, Texas · EIN 31-1759529 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | RG RB FISHER FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 1112 WINNSBORO DR, THE VILLAGES FL 321624044 |
| Phone | 3523910142 |
| Form and materials | NONE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc | Palmetto, FL | Exclusively for blind | $60,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Pledges for naming medicine | $50,000 |
| Florida Sheriffs' Youth Ranches | Live Oak, FL | For scholarship fund & | $35,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Maitland, FL | Support for multiple | $32,000 |
| World Wildlife Federation | Washington, DC | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops Inc | Taunton, MA | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Als Association Florida Chapter | Tampa, FL | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach | West Palm Beach, FL | Max fisher rivera beach | $10,000 |
| Villages Regional Hospital Auxiliary | The Villages, FL | For support services | $10,000 |
| Florida Sheriffs' Association | Tallahassee, FL | STEM & criminal justice | $10,000 |
| Children's Home Society | Tavares, FL | Support for sumter county | $5,000 |
| Cornerstone Hospice Foundation Inc | Tavares, FL | Support for the villages | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Orlando, FL | Gift specific to the st | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition | Boynton Beach, FL | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| American Humane Association | Palm Beach, FL | Support rescue operations | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of Sumter County | Lake Panasoffkee, FL | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Step Up for Students | Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Make-A-Wish Fdn of Central & Northern Fl | Maitland, FL | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Canine Assisted Therapy Inc | Oakland Park, FL | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Shriners' Hospital for Children | Tampa, FL | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Marion Players Inc | Ocala, FL | Unrestricted general | $500 |
| Bay Street Players Inc | Eustis, FL | Unrestricted general | $500 |
| Significant Productions - Sigpro | The Villages, FL | Unrestricted general | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $287,750 | 23 |
| 2024 | $292,500 | 28 |
| 2023 | $258,000 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611279349101501
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1759529
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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