Jane E Fisher Charitable | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 27-6987019
Foundation Overview
Based in Milton, MA, Jane E Fisher Charitable has awarded 128 grants totaling $1,735,025 to organizations in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $327,881, with a median award of $4,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
10 of 16 recipients (63%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
77% of all grants are concentrated in Pennsylvania, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Pennsylvania, funding concentrates in Allentown (83%), Bethlehem (8%), Topton (7%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 4131% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (43%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Jane E Fisher Charitable's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Valley Health Network | $327,881 | Allentown, PA, US | In Memory Of Helen Ziegenfus Fisher And Jeremy Fisher And To Support Nursing Programs And/or Research | 2024 |
| Allentown School District | $196,729 | Allentown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Lehigh Valley Heritage Museumlchs | $131,153 | Allentown, PA, US | In Memory Of Charles Ziegenfus For The Library Or For The Purpose Of Creating Or Enhancing Its Own Endowment | 2024 |
| Luther Crest - Diakon Office Of Development | $111,482 | Topton, PA, US | The Benevolent Care Fund | 2024 |
| Historic Bethlehem Museum & Sites Inc | $131,153 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Library Or For The Purpose Of Creating Or Enhancing Its Endowment Fund | 2024 |
| Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network | $131,153 | Allentown, PA, US | Outpatient Rehabilitation Charitable Care For Adults | 2024 |
| Allentown Band Inc | $65,576 | Allentown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Dana Hall School | $65,576 | Wellesley, MA, US | Creating Or Enhancing Its Endowment Fund | 2024 |
| Luther Crest - Diakon Office Of Development | $45,901 | Topton, PA, US | Kayhart Arboretum | 2024 |
| Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank | $26,231 | Allentown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Sixth Street Shelter | $13,115 | Allentown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Simmons University | $13,115 | Boston, MA, US | Jane E Fisher 1957 Gslis Scholarship | 2024 |
| Lehigh Valley Active Life | $13,115 | Allentown, PA, US | Creating Or Enhancing Its Endowment Fund | 2024 |
| Northeast Pa Synod Of Elca | $13,115 | Allentown, PA, US | Elca Fund For Leaders | 2024 |
| General Society Of Mayflower Decendants | $13,115 | Plymouth, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Massachusetts Society Of Mayflower Decendants | $13,115 | Hingham, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank | $5,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Allentown School District Foundation | $10,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Dana Hall School | $2,500 | Wellesley, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| General Society Of Mayflower Descendants | $5,000 | Plymouth, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Good Shepherd Rehabilitation | $2,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Neurorehabilitation | 2022 |
| Historic Bethlehem Partnership | $2,000 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Lehigh Valley Active Life | $1,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Lehigh Valley Health Network | $5,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum | $10,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Luther Crest | $2,000 | Topton, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Massachusetts Society Of Mayflower Descendants | $4,000 | Hingham, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels Of The Greater Lehigh Valley | $4,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Northeastern Pa Synod Of Elca | $6,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Simmons College | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | Jane E Fisher '57 Endowed Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Sixth Street Shelter | $2,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Allentown Band Inc | $5,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Kayhart Arboretum At Luthercrest | $5,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Kayhart Arboretum Fund | 2022 |
| Luther Crest Benevolent Care | $5,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Benevolent Care Endowment Fund | 2022 |
| Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank | $5,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Allentown School District Foundation | $10,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Dana Hall School | $2,500 | Wellesley, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| General Society Of Mayflower Descendants | $5,000 | Plymouth, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Good Shepherd Rehabilitation | $2,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Neurorehabilitation | 2022 |
| Historic Bethlehem Partnership | $2,000 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Lehigh Valley Active Life | $1,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Lehigh Valley Health Network | $5,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum | $10,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Luther Crest | $2,000 | Topton, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Massachusetts Society Of Mayflower Descendants | $4,000 | Hingham, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels Of The Greater Lehigh Valley | $4,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Northeastern Pa Synod Of Elca | $6,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Simmons College | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | Jane E Fisher '57 Endowed Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Sixth Street Shelter | $2,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Allentown Band Inc | $5,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Kayhart Arboretum At Luthercrest | $5,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Kayhart Arboretum Fund | 2022 |
| Luther Crest Benevolent Care | $5,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Benevolent Care Endowment Fund | 2022 |
| Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank | $5,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Allentown School District Foundation | $10,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Dana Hall School | $2,500 | Wellesley, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| General Society Of Mayflower Descendants | $5,000 | Plymouth, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Good Shepherd Rehabilitation | $2,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Neurorehabilitation | 2022 |
| Historic Bethlehem Partnership | $2,000 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Lehigh Valley Active Life | $1,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Lehigh Valley Health Network | $5,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum | $10,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Luther Crest | $2,000 | Topton, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Massachusetts Society Of Mayflower Descendants | $4,000 | Hingham, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels Of The Greater Lehigh Valley | $4,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Northeastern Pa Synod Of Elca | $6,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Simmons College | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | Jane E Fisher '57 Endowed Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Sixth Street Shelter | $2,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Allentown Band Inc | $5,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Kayhart Arboretum At Luthercrest | $5,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Kayhart Arboretum Fund | 2022 |
| Luther Crest Benevolent Care | $5,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Benevolent Care Endowment Fund | 2022 |
| Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank | $4,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Food | 2021 |
| Allentown Public Library | $7,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Activities Bags And Collection Development/online | 2021 |
| Allentown School District Foundation | $8,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Library Literacy Programs | 2021 |
| Dana Hall School | $2,500 | Wellesley, MA, US | Endowment Fund | 2021 |
| General Society Of Mayflower Descendants | $5,000 | Plymouth, MA, US | Interior Restoration Of The National Pilgrim Memorial Meeting House | 2021 |
| Good Shepherd Rehabilitation | $5,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Womens Giving Circle And Outpatient Charitable Care For Adults | 2021 |
| Historic Bethlehem Partnership | $2,000 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Tws | 2021 |
| Lehigh Valley Active Life | $1,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Lehigh Valley Health Network | $5,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Cancer Institute Research Fund | 2021 |
| Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum | $8,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Library And Book Fund | 2021 |
| Luther Crest | $2,000 | Topton, PA, US | Benevolent Care Endowment Fund And Lc Arboretum Fund | 2021 |
| Massachusetts Society Of Mayflower Descendants | $4,000 | Hingham, MA, US | Scholarship Fund For Relatives Of Members Of Msmd | 2021 |
| Meals On Wheels Of The Greater Lehigh Valley | $4,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Bulk Food And Meal Subsidy | 2021 |
| Northeastern Pa Synod Of Elca | $6,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Zeiser Elca Designated Fund For Leaders | 2021 |
| Simmons University | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | Jane E Fisher '57 Endowed Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Sixth Street Shelter | $1,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Allentown Band Inc | $4,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Young Peoples And Side By Side Concerts | 2021 |
| Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank | $2,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Food | 2020 |
| Allentown Public Library | $5,000 | Allentown, PA, US | General Collection Enhancement | 2020 |
| Allentown School District Foundation | $5,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Technology Needs Of Raub And/or Harrison Morton Middle Schools | 2020 |
| General Society Of Mayflower Descendants | $4,000 | Plymouth, MA, US | Interior Restoration Of The National Pilgrim Memorial Meeting House | 2020 |
| Good Shepherd Rehabilitation | $5,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Womens Giving Circle And Outpatient Charitable Care For Adults | 2020 |
| Historic Bethlehem Partnership | $1,000 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Lehigh Valley Active Life | $1,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Lehigh Valley Health Network | $4,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Trials Of Cancer Research, Robotics And Emerging Technology | 2020 |
| Luther Crest | $1,000 | Topton, PA, US | Benevolent Care Endoment Fund | 2020 |
| Massachusetts Society Of Mayflower Descendants | $4,000 | Hingham, MA, US | Scholarship Fund For Relatives Of Members Of Msmd | 2020 |
| Meals On Wheels Of The Greater Lehigh Valley | $3,000 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Bulk Food And Meal Subsidy | 2020 |
| Northeastern Pa Synod Of Elca | $5,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Fund For Leaders | 2020 |
| Simmons University | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | Jane E Fisher Endowed Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| Sixth Street Shelter | $1,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| The Allentown Band Inc | $2,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Young Peoples And Side By Side Concerts | 2020 |
| Dana Hall School | $2,500 | Wellesley, MA, US | Endowment Fund | 2020 |
| Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum | $2,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Library | 2020 |
| Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank | $2,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Food | 2017 |
| Allentown Public Library | $4,500 | Allentown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Dana Hall School | $2,500 | Wellesly, MA, US | General Purpose Endowment | 2017 |
| Good Shepherd Rehabilitation | $4,500 | Allentown, PA, US | Outpatient Charitable Care For Adults | 2017 |
| Lehigh County Historical Society | $2,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Library | 2017 |
| Lehigh Valley Health Network | $7,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Northeastern Pa Synod Of Elca | $6,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Fund For Leaders | 2017 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Of Lehigh Valley & Northeast Pa | $1,500 | Nazareth, PA, US | Food | 2017 |
| Simmons College | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | Endowed Scholarship Fund | 2017 |
| The Allentown Band Inc | $2,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Young Peoples And Side By Side Concerts | 2017 |
| Lehigh Valley Active Life | $1,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Meals On Wheels Of Northampton County | $1,000 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Food | 2017 |
| Sixth Street Shelter | $1,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Allentown Public Library | $4,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Christ Lutheran Church | $2,500 | Allentown, PA, US | $2,000 General Fund & $500 World Hunger | 2016 |
| Dana Hall School | $2,500 | Wellesly, MA, US | General Purpose Endowment | 2016 |
| Good Shepherd Rehabilitation | $2,500 | Allentown, PA, US | Outpatient Charitable Care For Adults | 2016 |
| Lehigh County Historical Society | $1,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Library | 2016 |
| Lehigh Valley Health Network | $6,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| New England Eye Institute | $7,000 | Boston, MA, US | Research On Neurodegenerative Diseaseresearch On Neurodegenerative Disease | 2016 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Of Lehigh Valley & Northeast Pa | $1,500 | Nazareth, PA, US | Food | 2016 |
| The Allentown Band Inc | $2,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Young Peoples And Side By Side Concerts | 2016 |
| Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank | $1,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Food | 2016 |
| Simmons College | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Endowed Scholarship Fund | 2016 |
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| EIN | 27-6987019 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 8 FIELDSTONE LN Milton, MA 02186-2122 |
Key People (2)
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| Trustee | First State Trust Company |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Helen Weber |
Forms 990-PF
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