James S Fish Family Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of causes, primarily focusing on general support for community organizations, literacy programs, and youth development initiatives. It also funds specific projects such as wildlife rescue, educational scholarships, and international aid for orphanages. The foundation demonstrates a commitment to both local and global communities, reflecting values of philanthropy and community service. Its funding activities indicate a strong interest in supporting religious and faith-based organizations, as well as educational nonprofits. Overall, the foundation aims to enhance community welfare and provide assistance to vulnerable populations.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small or local nonprofits (often arts, literacy, faith-based, youth, or small international mission projects) seeking one-time or modest general-support grants, especially organizations with a California connection or an introduction into the foundation’s network.
Good Fit
- • Requests for modest general support or small project grants (typical awards under $5K).
- • Work in literacy, arts, youth development, faith-based programming, or small international relief projects consistent with past grants.
- • An existing relationship or referral from a current or past grantee or a board contact.
- • Demonstrable presence or activities in California, or a clear case for impact that matches past geographic patterns.
Geography
Giving is multi-state rather than strictly local: six states received grants in 2024 and earlier years show 8–9 states, but roughly half of dollars were concentrated in California in the latest year.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded a substantial number of independent recipients across the observed years (25 in 2022, 20 in 2023, 14 in 2024) with a mix of returning and new grantees, indicating a broad recipient set for a micro private foundation.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly states it only funds preselected applicants and no public application route or contact details are visible; although new recipients appear in the filings, unsolicited applicants are unlikely to gain access without an introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
