Fishman Family Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, with a strong emphasis on Jewish community initiatives and programs. Its mission includes funding for community general support, arts, education, and medical-related organizations. The foundation primarily serves Jewish communities and supports a range of organizations that contribute to cultural, educational, and health-related causes. While it is based in California, its funding extends to various states, reflecting a commitment to both local and broader community needs.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-midsize community nonprofits, especially California-based Jewish community organizations, local community service groups, arts, education or medical programs seeking modest grants or general support.
Good Fit
- • Programs that serve California communities or have a clear California connection
- • Activities in Jewish community life, Israel-related programming, community services, arts, education, or medical support
- • Requests in the small-to-midsize range (roughly a few thousand up to ~$25K)
- • Ability to submit a concise letter or materials by the stated deadlines
- • Local credibility or an existing relationship with foundation members or past grantees
Geography
Grants appear in about ten different states (and some international entries), but roughly 68% of dollars in the latest year were concentrated in California, indicating multi-state reach with a strong in‑state concentration.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 22 distinct recipients (and prior years show 22–31), demonstrating a broad spread of independent grantees rather than a tiny closed circle despite some dollar concentration among top recipients.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows seven new recipients in the latest year (about 32% new) and 15 returning grantees, and the foundation publishes application instructions with two annual deadlines and a mailed contact route, making it plausible that unfamiliar applicants can enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
