Fisher Family Creates Philanthropic Fund for Point Pleasant Beach

POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ – The Fisher Family Fund for Point Pleasant Beach is now accepting applications for grants to enrich the community.

The fund provides financial support for 501(c)(3) non-profits, schools and government organizations to support and strengthen Point Pleasant Beach, celebrating Point Beach’s historic past and helping to create a vibrant future, according to a press release.

The Fisher Family Fund supports a board range of interests, including promoting a vibrant community and downtown, cultural and the arts and educational efforts.

The initial endowment for the fund is $2 million, and the fund supports two types of grants: (a) community grants (up to $5,000) and (b) major grants ($5,000-$25,000). The fund expects to donate up to $100,000 in total each year.

The Fisher Family Fund for Point Pleasant Beach was founded by Steve and Sue Fisher, active residents of the community.

“I am so incredibly grateful that my good friends Steve and Sue Fisher have once again stepped up to help make Point Pleasant Beach and even better place to live and visit,” said Point Pleasant Beach Mayor Paul Kanitra. “Not only have they completely bought in to the vision of revitalizing our amazing community, but they’re setting a clear example of what it means to get engaged and give back. This fund will help our residents and visitors in countless ways and will serve as a lasting legacy of the Fishers for decades and decades to come.”

Learn more about the fund here: https://www.fisherfamilyfund4ppb.org/.