The Briggs-Fisher Foundation
Historical FunderGrosse Pointe Farms, Michigan · EIN 20-3064253 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $35,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | WALTER B FISHER |
|---|---|
| Address | 46 DEPETRIS WAY, GROSSE POINTE FARMS MI 48236 |
| Phone | 3138869713 |
| Form and materials | LETTER FORM WITH COPY OF 501(C)(3) EXEMPTION LETTER |
| Deadlines | NONE: AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS |
| Restrictions | 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS ONLY |
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
25% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society of the Sacred Heart | St Louis, MO | Religious/Education | $80,000 |
| Catholic Central High School | Novi, MI | Education | $35,000 |
| University of Detroit Mercy | Detroit, MI | Education | $30,000 |
| Siena Heights University | Adrian, MI | Education | $30,000 |
| Madonna University | Livonia, MI | Education | $30,000 |
| Sisters of the Most Holy Trinity | Euclid, OH | Religous | $20,000 |
| St Paul Catholic Church | Grosse Pointe Shores, MI | Religious | $15,000 |
| The Walsh College Foundation | Troy, MI | Education | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $240,000 | 8 |
| 2024 | $287,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $190,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631249349101728
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3064253
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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