The Errett Fisher Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Barbara, California · EIN 77-6154082 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$977K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$10.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $112,500.
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
75% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shalom Project | Winstonsalem, NC | General support | $200,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | General support | $150,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | LA wildfire relief fund | $150,000 |
| Ucsb Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Educational support | $112,500 |
| Wake Forest Institute of Regenerative Medicine | Winstonsalem, NC | General support | $99,306 |
| City With Dwellings Community First Initiative | Winstonsalem, NC | Community support | $75,000 |
| Cal Poly City and Regional Planning Dept | San Luis Obispo, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Ifb Solutions Aka Industries for the Blind | Winstonsalem, NC | General support | $50,000 |
| Nc Congress of Latino Organizations | Durham, NC | General support | $30,000 |
| Wake Forest University | Winstonsalem, NC | Educational support - discovery award | $30,000 |
| Disability Advocates of Northwest North Carolina | Winstonsalem, NC | Help to empower individuals with disabilities and/or homelessness to help them become more independent | $20,000 |
| Greenest | Winstonsalem, NC | General support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $976,806 | 12 |
| 2024 | $1,010,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $159,262 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641329349102619
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-6154082
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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