Matthew Hillman Fisher Foundation

The Matthew Hillman Fisher Foundation, founded in 1994, has a broad-ranging grant program that is mainly focused on Santa Barbara, California.

In recent years, the Foundation has expanded its interest in supporting human service and arts organizations serving at-risk populations. The Foundation also supports a variety of performing arts organizations.

Locations

  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • Pittsburgh, PA

Grants Approved, 2018

20

Grants Paid, 2018

$339,500

Funding Priorities

The Foundation’s grant programs primarily focus on projects within the following areas:

  • Cultural Advancement / Arts
  • Human / Social Services

Eligibility Requirements

  • Applicant organizations must be classified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code and as public charities under Section 509(a) of that code.
  • The geographic focus of the Foundation’s grantmaking program is Santa Barbara, California, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
  • The Board reserves the right to approve grants in other locations at its discretion.
  • While the Foundation entertains requests from a wide variety of organizations, most grants are initiated at the direction of the program staff and Board of Trustees of the Foundation.

Application Procedure

  • Requests are accepted only through the online application process.
  • Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to send an email of inquiry to Program Officer, Hilary Brown, prior to applying.
  • The grant portal functions best in Chrome, Safari or Firefox internet browsers.
  • Applications are reviewed weekly; however, please allow sufficient time for the review and consideration, and a timely response.
  • There are no fixed deadlines for the submission of applications.
  • The Board of Trustees meets at least annually to approve requests, but may meet as often as every quarter.
  • Please direct all questions regarding the application process to Carol Long at 412-338-3466; specific project-related questions should be directed to program staff.