The Audrey Hillman Fisher Foundation is a family foundation that makes project and organizational grants focused on arts, education, environmental stewardship/conservation, and human services with particular emphasis on women, children, and housing stability. Although rooted in the Pittsburgh region, the foundation also supports projects in specific other communities tied to the family (Santa Barbara, CA and Squam Lakes, NH) and occasionally gives nationally. Grants range from general operating or project support to large capital or program gifts for high-impact local initiatives.
Rolling application cycle for general/project grants; funds primarily regional nonprofits (Pittsburgh + Santa Barbara and Squam Lakes) but will consider other sites connected to the family; gift sizes vary from mid-level ($25k–$100k) to major gifts (six-figure and capital gifts, e.g., $1M), and the foundation funds both unrestricted and project-specific needs.
Current and upcoming funding from Audrey Hillman Fisher Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations operating in the foundation's three geographic areas (Pittsburgh, PA; Santa Barbara, CA; Squam Lakes, NH). Foundation prioritizes "big ideas and projects" from both new organizations and legacy grantees that align with stated focus areas.
Deadline: Rolling
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Submit a clear, concise proposal that emphasizes alignment with one of the foundation’s stated priorities (arts, education, conservation, human services) and the local/community impact; the foundation accepts rolling requests—check regional relevance (Pittsburgh, Santa Barbara, Squam Lakes) and be prepared to describe program outcomes and capital needs if applicable. If seeking larger or capital support, highlight scalability and long-term impact; small to mid-size operational requests should show direct benefit to women, children, housing stability, or outdoor access.
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