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Fisher House Michigan

EIN 81-2586691 · Ann Arbor, MI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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 GUESTS AND OPERATIONS AT THE FISHER HOUSES SUPPORTING VA ANN ARBOR AND VA DETROIT, RAISES AWARENESS WITH VETERANS AND CAREGIVERS, AND SUPPORTS EFFORTS TO EXPAND OUR PROGRAMS IN MICHIGAN.

Income
$3.2 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
26.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
5
Highest pay
$148,333, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 26.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 56% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 90% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $1.0 million spent. FISHER HOUSE MICHIGAN GRANTED 500,000 TO FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION IN 2025. ADDITIONALLY, FHM SUPPORTS THE ONGOING NEEDS OF FAMILIES STAYING IN THE VA ANN ARBOR AND VA DETROIT FISHER HOUSES. WHILE VETERAN LOVED ONES ARE SUPPORTING THEIR HOSPITALIZED VETERAN, FHM GRANTS THE VA ANN ARBOR FISHER HOUSE AND THE VA DETROIT FISHER HOUSE MONTHLY FUNDS FOR GROCERIES, HOLIDAY MEALS, SMALL REPAIRS, LOCAL TRANSPORTATION, WELLNESS KITS, HOTEL STAYS FOR GUESTS WHEN THE FISHER HOUSES ARE FULL, AND MORE. THE FHM BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING THAT VETERAN FAMILIES WILL INCUR NO OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES RELATED TO THEIR STAY IN A MICHIGAN FISHER HOUSE, AS FISHER HOUSE MICHIGAN FILLS THE GAPS IN ANY SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THE VA PROVIDES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2016.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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