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Est.

2016

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

Fisher House Michigan is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within Michigan. With a total of $1.6 million in grants paid in 2024 to a single grantee, the foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

FISHER HOUSE MICHIGAN IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF OUR MILITARY MEMBERS, RETIREES, VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS. THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATIONS OF COMFORT HOMES BUILT NEAR VA MEDICAL CENTERS IN MICHIGAN, CALLED ZACHARY AND ELIZABETH M. FISHER HOUSES. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO INFORM THE VETERAN COMMUNITY, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT FISHER HOUSES, AND PROVIDES NECESSARY SUPPORT TO FISHER HOUSE OPERATIONS AS NEEDED. FISHER HOUSE MICHIGAN PRESENTLY SUPPORTS OPERATIONS AT THE FISHER HOUSE AT LTC CHARLES S. KETTLES VA MEDICAL CENTER IN ANN ARBOR, AND IS RAISING CAPITAL AND PROGRAM FUNDS FOR THE FUTURE HOUSE AT THE JOHN D. DINGELL VA MEDICAL CENTER IN DETROIT.
Total Funding Given
$1.6M
2024
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
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FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION INC
Rockville, MD
$7.3M
92%
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Total No. of Grants
2
Median 1st year grant
$350K
Median 2nd year grant
$900K
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Kate Melcher
Board Member
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Bill Holmes
Board Member
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Jim McCloughan
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FISHER HOUSE MICHIGAN?
No. FISHER HOUSE MICHIGAN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FISHER HOUSE MICHIGAN give?
FISHER HOUSE MICHIGAN primarily gives to organizations located in Maryland and Michigan. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are FISHER HOUSE MICHIGAN’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FISHER HOUSE MICHIGAN fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $350 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FISHER HOUSE MICHIGAN make each year?
In 2024, FISHER HOUSE MICHIGAN awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $1.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FISHER HOUSE MICHIGAN fund recently?
In 2024, FISHER HOUSE MICHIGAN awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FISHER HOUSE MICHIGAN?
FISHER HOUSE MICHIGAN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.