The Clyde and Pauline Fisher Foundation appears to focus its philanthropic support on local hunger relief, funding organizations that provide emergency food assistance and pantry services. Their recorded giving is small-scale and targeted, supporting direct service organizations addressing food insecurity in their community (Denton, TX).
Highly concentrated and limited — a single recorded grant, modest in size, directed to a direct-service food charity; suggests occasional, targeted support rather than broad or multi-year commitments.
Notable grantees: Our Daily Bread Inc
The Clyde and Pauline Fisher Foundation’s recent giving is anchored by general support for local organizations in Denton and nearby North Texas communities. Its largest recorded grant in the dataset went to Our Daily Bread Inc for $10,250, followed by repeated support for North Texas Fair and Rodeo and Loreto House. That pattern points to a funder that favors recurring, small-to-midsize grants rather than a wide, national portfolio. Most of the foundation’s gifts go to organizations working on practical community needs. Alongside hunger-relief funding, it has supported a maternity home, a CASA program, a therapeutic riding and respite provider, a volunteer fire department, and a public library friends group. The recurring use of general support suggests the foundation backs core operating needs as well as specific programs. The recipient list is heavily Texas-centered, with many grants staying within the Denton area and surrounding North Texas cities. The foundation also made a limited number of grants outside Texas, but its giving pattern remains distinctly local and concentrated.
A clear thread in the Clyde and Pauline Fisher Foundation’s grantmaking is direct hunger relief. It gave $10,250 to Our Daily Bread Inc in Denton for general support, then continued that relationship with additional general-support grants of $6,250 in 2023 and $6,250 in 2024. The foundation also supports family and community service organizations. It awarded $7,500 to Loreto House in Denton for general support and made additional grants of $5,000 in 2024 and $5,000 in 2023 to the same group. In another area of community support, it gave $2,500 to Casa of Denton County for general support. Beyond Denton, the foundation’s recent grants include support for Mary Elizabeth Maternity Home Inc in Lindsay and Court Appointed Special Advocates of of North Texas in Gainesville, both receiving general-support grants. It also funded Hands to Hands Community Fund in Wichita Falls and Hungry Hearts Feeding Ministry Inc in Lawton.
The foundation’s typical grants are small: p25 is $1,500, median is $2,500, and p75 is $5,000. Most recorded awards cluster near the median, with a smaller number of larger grants reaching $7,500 and $10,250. The grants shown are all general support, which points to flexible operating or core organizational funding. The pattern also shows repeat support for several recipients across multiple years, including Our Daily Bread Inc, Loreto House, North Texas Fair and Rodeo, and Abba Women’s Center. That repetition suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-time awards. The foundation is a private foundation rather than an individual-giving vehicle, and it does not make program-related investments or fund individuals.
$96K
$1.7M
$420K
$110K
Most grants fall between $2K and $5K, with a median of $3K.
25th Percentile
$2K
Median
$3K
75th Percentile
$5K
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The foundation gives most often in Texas, and 80% of grants go to recipients in its headquarters state. Denton is the most visible city in the grant list, with multiple awards going there, including Our Daily Bread Inc, Loreto House, Hearts for Homes, and Casa of Denton County. Other Texas locations that appear include Gainesville, Muenster, Dallas, Lindsay, Rowlett, and Audrey. Outside Texas, the recipient list includes La Crosse, Wisconsin; Memphis, Tennessee; and Lawton, Oklahoma. All recorded grants in the dataset go to U.S. recipients.
Its recent grants favor general support for community-serving organizations. The dataset shows repeated funding for hunger relief groups, along with support for a maternity home, a CASA program, a therapeutic riding and respite provider, a volunteer fire department, and a public library friends group.
Typical grants are small. The distribution provided shows a p25 of $1,500, a median of $2,500, and a p75 of $5,000. Most recorded awards fall near that median, with fewer grants at $7,500 and above.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Our Daily Bread Inc, Loreto House, North Texas Fair and Rodeo, and Abba Women’s Center. That points to ongoing relationships rather than isolated gifts.
Most of the grants go to Texas recipients, and 80% of grants are awarded in the foundation’s headquarters state. Denton appears most often, with additional Texas recipients in Gainesville, Muenster, Dallas, Lindsay, Rowlett, and Audrey.
Recent grantmaking includes hunger relief, family support, and local community services. Examples include support for Our Daily Bread Inc in Denton, Loreto House in Denton, and Casa of Denton County, all given general-support grants.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LORETO HOUSE | DENTON, TX | $17,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NORTH TEXAS STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION | DENTON, TX | $12,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MARY ELIZABETH MATERNITY HOME INC | LINDSAY, TX | $11,900 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| OUR DAILY BREAD INC | DENTON, TX | $5,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| STANFORD CHARITABLE CORP | GAINESVILLE, TX | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES FORT WORTH | FORT WORTH, TX | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HEARTS FOR HOMES | DENTON, TX | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ST JUDE | MEMPHIS, TN | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ST PETERS CATHOLIC CHURCH | DALLAS, TX | $4,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| COOKE COUNTY MEALS ON WHEELS | GAINESVILLE, TX | $3,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER FOR NORTH TEXAS INC | LEWISVILLE, TX | $3,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC | GAINESVILLE, TX | $3,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THEATRE DENTON | DENTON, TX | $3,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY | KERRVILLE, TX | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE CRYSTAL CHARITY BALL | DALLAS, TX | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| DENTON BENEFIT LEAGUE | DENTON, TX | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE PINES CATHOLIC CAMP | CARROLLTON, TX | $2,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| COOKE COUNTY HOPE ALLIANCE | GAINESVILLE, TX | $2,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SERVE DENTON | DENTON, TX | $2,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NATIONAL BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION INC | DALLAS, TX | $500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| OUR DAILY BREAD INC | DENTON, TX | $10,250 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NORTH TEXAS FAIR AND RODEO | DENTON, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LORETO HOUSE | DENTON, TX | $7,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| STANFORD CHARITABLE CORP | GAINESVILLE, TX | $7,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SACRED HEART CATHOLIC PARISH | ROWLETT, TX | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HEARTS FOR HOMES | DENTON, TX | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MARY ELIZABETH MATERNITY HOME INC | LINDSAY, TX | $3,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BLUE SKY THERAPEUTIC RIDING AND RESPITE | AUDREY, TX | $3,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MUENSTER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT | MUENSTER, TX | $3,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC | GAINESVILLE, TX | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES OF OF NORTH TEXAS | GAINESVILLE, TX | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ABBA WOMEN'S CENTER | GAINESVILLE, TX | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FRIENDS OF THE MUENSTER PUBLIC LIBRARY | MUENSTER, TX | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE PINES EDUCATION GROUP DBA THE PINES CATHOLIC CAMP | ADDISON, TX | $1,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| COOKE COUNTY MEALS ON WHEELS | GAINESVILLE, TX | $1,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NATIONAL VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVE IN DISASTER INC | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CASA OF DENTON COUNTY | DENTON, TX | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| DUCKS UNLIMITED INC | MEMPHIS, TN | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PAYNE VOLUNTARY FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSOCIATION | LINDSAY, OK | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SEVENTEEN 22 FOUNDATION | KRUM, TX | $500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AREA 9 SPECIAL OLYMPICS | WICHITA FALLS, TX | $500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UNITED WAY OF DENTON COUNTY | DENTON, TX | $500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CUMBERLAND YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES | DENTON, TX | $500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NORTH TEXAS FAIR AND RODEO | DENTON, TX | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| OUR DAILY BREAD INC | DENTON, TX | $6,250 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MUENSTER TEXAS JAYCEES INC | MUENSTER, TX | $5,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LORETO HOUSE | DENTON, TX | $5,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HEARTS FOR HOMES | DENTON, TX | $2,500 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HUNGRY HEARTS FEEDING MINISTRY INC | LAWTON, OK | $2,500 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NCTC FOUNDATION | LA CROSSE, WI | $2,500 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
NORTH TEXAS STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION
$12,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MARY ELIZABETH MATERNITY HOME INC
$11,900GENERAL SUPPORT
STANFORD CHARITABLE CORP
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CATHOLIC CHARITIES FORT WORTH
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
HEARTS FOR HOMES
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ST JUDE
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ST PETERS CATHOLIC CHURCH
$4,000GENERAL SUPPORT
COOKE COUNTY MEALS ON WHEELS
$3,000GENERAL SUPPORT
NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC
$3,000GENERAL SUPPORT
THEATRE DENTON
$3,000GENERAL SUPPORT
DENTON BENEFIT LEAGUE
$2,500GENERAL SUPPORT
THE PINES CATHOLIC CAMP
$2,000GENERAL SUPPORT
COOKE COUNTY HOPE ALLIANCE
$2,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SERVE DENTON
$2,000GENERAL SUPPORT
NORTH TEXAS FAIR AND RODEO
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
STANFORD CHARITABLE CORP
$7,500GENERAL SUPPORT
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC PARISH
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
HEARTS FOR HOMES
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MARY ELIZABETH MATERNITY HOME INC
$3,500GENERAL SUPPORT
BLUE SKY THERAPEUTIC RIDING AND RESPITE
$3,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MUENSTER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
$3,000GENERAL SUPPORT
NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC
$2,500GENERAL SUPPORT
COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES OF OF NORTH TEXAS
$2,500GENERAL SUPPORT
ABBA WOMEN'S CENTER
$2,500GENERAL SUPPORT
FRIENDS OF THE MUENSTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
$2,000GENERAL SUPPORT
THE PINES EDUCATION GROUP DBA THE PINES CATHOLIC CAMP
$1,500GENERAL SUPPORT
COOKE COUNTY MEALS ON WHEELS
$1,500GENERAL SUPPORT
NATIONAL VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVE IN DISASTER INC
$1,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CASA OF DENTON COUNTY
$1,000GENERAL SUPPORT
DUCKS UNLIMITED INC
$1,000GENERAL SUPPORT
PAYNE VOLUNTARY FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSOCIATION
$1,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SEVENTEEN 22 FOUNDATION
$500GENERAL SUPPORT
AREA 9 SPECIAL OLYMPICS
$500GENERAL SUPPORT
NORTH TEXAS FAIR AND RODEO
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MUENSTER TEXAS JAYCEES INC
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
HEARTS FOR HOMES
$2,500GENERAL SUPPORT
HUNGRY HEARTS FEEDING MINISTRY INC
$2,500GENERAL SUPPORT
NCTC FOUNDATION
$2,500GENERAL SUPPORT