Fisher House Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Rockville, Maryland, registered in 1993, with $70,002,904 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 94% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$70.0M
▲ 22.7% vs prior year
Unknown median: $232K
Expenses (FY2024)
$65.7M
Net assets
$101.7M
Employees
34
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Fisher House Foundation Inc: 94% to programs · $2 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Fisher House Foundation Inc: 19 mo reserves · +6% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Fisher House Foundation Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Fisher House Foundation Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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To construct and furnish fisher houses, provide assistance and scholarships to military families and children & enhance the quality of life for veterans and armed forces members.
Part b: the construction of fisher houses and other facilities to temporarily house or provide for families and loved ones visiting military personnel, or their families, or other persons qualified to use such facilities.
Part c: to provide scholarships to military families, to recognize the readiness of the fighting forces, and to celebrate the role of the commissary in the military community.
Revenue grew from $60.0M (FY2013) to $70.0M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
6.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$107.7M
Total liabilities
$6.1M
Net assets
$101.7M
Salaries & benefits
$5.6M
8% of expenses
Board members
21
21 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $70,002,904▲22.7% | $65,683,690▲53.2% | $101,692,145▲4.3% | $107,743,244▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $57,073,979▲4.6% | $42,869,034▲6.7% | $97,511,805▲17.6% | $105,633,147▲19.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $54,550,880▲11.2% | $40,161,516▲66.3% | $82,925,341▲21.2% | $88,250,689▲25.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $49,075,688▲4.6% | $24,150,879▼62.6% | $68,436,549▲57.7% | $70,108,334▲50.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $46,902,338▼20.6% | $64,625,222▼20.4% | $43,396,998▼28.8% | $46,457,046▼32.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $59,094,371▲9.6% | $81,212,184▲57.0% | $60,991,406▼26.6% | $68,321,518▼25.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $53,902,852▲1.2% | $51,716,878▼3.0% | $83,055,644▲3.0% | $91,756,029▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $53,248,323▼11.3% | $53,308,031▲15.0% | $80,629,129▲35.3% | $86,501,905▲33.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $60,010,248 | $46,360,060▲34.4% | $59,588,892▲29.7% | $64,581,799▲28.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $34,498,057▼34.7% | $45,942,028▲45.8% | $50,389,730▲49.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $52,837,485▼24.8% | $31,515,437▼35.6% | $33,776,988▼34.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $70,288,968 | $48,967,210 | $51,305,863 | 990 |
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Highest-paid: Mr David A Coker — $560,249 (0.85% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr David A Coker | President | 40 | $560,249 |
| Ms Mary B Considine | Chief of Staff | 40 | $258,167 |
| Mrs Leticia Stropes | Vp, Strategic Initiatives | 40 | $225,301 |
| Mrs Denise Dolan | Vp, Development | 40 | $203,825 |
| Mrs Michelle Horn | Vp, Communications | 40 | $192,911 |
| Mrs Angela Ranero | Chief Accountant | 40 | $185,633 |
| Mr Bruce Phillips | Director, Operations | 40 | $161,135 |
| Mrs Stacy Thomas | Director, Corp/fdn. Relations | 40 | $156,256 |
| Mr Marshall Banks | Community Liaison | 40 | $154,188 |
| Mr Andrew Kayton | Director, Donations | 40 | $152,883 |
| Mrs Julie Riggs | Vp, Community Relations (as of 05/20/24) | 40 | $110,296 |
| Mr Brian Gawne | Vp, Community Relations (ret. As of 04/30/2024) | 40 | $99,132 |
| Gen John Quintas Usaf Ret | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Gen Richard B Myers Usaf Ret | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Ltgen John Dubia USA Ret | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Ltgen Martin Steele Usmc Ret | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mr Bruce Mosler | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mr David Fox | Treasurer/cfo/trustee | 1 | — |
| Mr David Mcintyre | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mr Gerry Byrne | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Tony Garczynski Development | Construction | $33,321,890 |
| Revision Design LLC | Interior Design | $4,211,104 |
| Metric Construction | Construction | $632,031 |
| Linemark Printing | Magazine & Printing | $628,897 |
| Confluent Design | Website Design Services | $600,000 |
441 grants to Fisher House Foundation Inc totaling $31.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
70 grants totaling $44.1M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Fisher House Foundation Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fisher House Michigan | See part iv, type a | $14,757,053 |
| Fisher House Michigan | See part iv, type a | $11,464,862 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs (audie) | See part iv,type a/b | $11,391,356 |
| Bay Pines Va Fisher House | See part iv, type b | $1,318,734 |
| Navy Fisher Houses | See part iv, type b | $1,082,420 |
| Stratton Fisher House | See part iv, type b | $682,780 |
| National Military Family Association Inc | See part iv, type f | $500,000 |
| Army Fisher Houses | See part iv, type b | $368,030 |
| Air Force Fisher House Fund | See part iv, type b | $262,682 |
| Friends of Fisher House Puget Sound | See part iv, type b | $166,952 |
| Fort Bragg Army Fh At Womack Army Medical Center | See part iv, type b | $134,946 |
| Vaporhcs | See part iv, type b | $124,760 |
| Greentrike | See part iv,type e | $100,000 |
| Dover Fisher House | See part iv, type b | $87,335 |
| Military Charity Organization | See part iv,type c | $85,000 |
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Data for Fisher House Foundation Inc (EIN 11-3158401) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.