Fishel Foundation

EIN 31-6063414 · OH

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1.5K Funds in OH, AZ, DC +5
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Fishel Foundation based in OH paid 28 grants totaling $1.3M to 28 organizations across 8 states. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $325K, with a median of $1.5K. Its largest recipients included FIRST COMMUNITY CHURCH, FRIENDS OF THE CONSERVATORY, and THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$9,941,290
Giving (latest yr)
$1,257,200
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
28
Median grant
$1.5K
Recipients
28
States reached
8
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • First Community Church$325,000
  • Friends of the Conservatory$200,000
  • The Catholic Foundation$200,000
  • Upper Arlington Community Foundation$200,000
  • Rapid 5 Project$150,000

Where grants went

  • Ohio$1,225,100 · 17 grants
  • Arizona$10,000 · 1 grant
  • District of Columbia$9,000 · 2 grants
  • Illinois$7,000 · 1 grant
  • Maryland$2,000 · 2 grants
  • California$2,000 · 2 grants

Grants Paid (28)

First Community Church
Columbus, OH
Contribute to the General Fund of the Organization
$325,000
The Catholic Foundation
Columbus, OH
Contribute to the General Fund of the Organization
$200,000
Friends of the Conservatory
Columbus, OH
Contribute to the General Fund of the Organization
$200,000
Upper Arlington Community Foundation
Upper Arlington, OH
Contribute to the General Fund of the Organization
$200,000
Rapid 5 Project
Columbus, OH
Contribute to the General Fund of the Organization
$150,000
United Way of Central Ohio
Columbus, OH
Contribute to the General Fund of the Organization
$75,000
Choices for Victims of Domestic Violence
Columbus, OH
Contribute to the General Fund of the Organization
$50,000
Congregational Church of the Valley
Scottsdale, AZ
Contribute to the General Fund of the Organization
$10,000
Homeport
Columbus, OH
Contribute to the General Fund of the Organization
$10,000
American Brain Tumor Association
Chicago, IL
Contribute to the General Fund of the Organization
$7,000
American Red Cross
Washington, DC
Contribute to the General Fund of the Organization
$7,000
Lifecare Alliance
Columbus, OH
Contribute to the General Fund of the Organization
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Fishel Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Fishel Foundation reported 28 itemized grants totaling $1.3M. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $325K (median $1.5K).

Recent recipients include FIRST COMMUNITY CHURCH, FRIENDS OF THE CONSERVATORY, THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION, among 28 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Fishel Foundation is a private foundation based in Ohio, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Fishel Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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