Richard L and Virginia M Fischer Foundation
Invitation OnlySewickley, Pennsylvania · EIN 14-1839580 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$67K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$102K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $4,800.
From the return
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
64% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $11,000 |
| United Way of Southwestern Pa | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank | Duquesne, PA | General support | $7,000 |
| Salvation Army | Carnegie, PA | General support | $6,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian University Students | Golden, CO | General support | $6,000 |
| The National World War II Museum | New Orleans, LA | General support | $5,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Baltimore, MD | General support | $5,000 |
| Saint Paul Cathedral | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $4,800 |
| Light of Life Rescue Mission | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $2,600 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General support | $1,000 |
| Saint Paul Cathedral Knights of Columbus | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| Hospice of the Western Reserve | Cleveland, OH | General support | $1,000 |
| Project Bundle Up | Carnegie, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| Americares | Stamford, CT | General support | $1,000 |
| Presto Volunteer Fire Department | Presto, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | General support | $650 |
| United Service Organizations | Arlington, VA | General support | $500 |
| Seraphic Mass Association | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $500 |
| Consumer Reports | Yonkers, NY | General support | $200 |
| Share Our Strength | Washington, DC | General support | $100 |
| National Geographic Society | Washington, DC | General support | $100 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | General support | $100 |
| Society of the Little Flower | Darien, IL | General support | $100 |
| Feed the Children | Oklahoma City, OK | General support | $100 |
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | General support | $100 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Tampa, FL | General support | $100 |
| St Labre Indian School | Ashland, MT | General support | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $67,050 | 28 |
| 2024 | $65,529 | 18 |
| 2023 | $30,500 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631249349102408
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 14-1839580
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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