The Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation

The Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation

The Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation was established in 1955 by Max M. Fisher and Marjorie S. Fisher. Max built Aurora Gasoline and pursued real estate investments; the foundation continues to reflect those origins through its emphasis on Jewish values and tzedakah. The foundation deploys capital across private equity, real estate, and credit strategies. Confirmed holdings include commitments to Thoma Bravo Fund XIII, GoldenTree Asset Management distressed fund, and Anchorage Capital Group credit fund. It also holds positions in FPA Multifamily Fund VI and FPA Multifamily Fund VII. Geographic reach centers on the United States with additional exposure to Israel through the Dualis Social Investment Fund. The foundation employs 12 professionals and maintains its headquarters in Southfield, Michigan. It participates in the Jewish Funders Network, Mission Investors Exchange, and Global Impact Investing Network. In January 2025 it sponsored the Community Champions Summit in Detroit focused on economic development and housing. Governance rests with family trustees including Phillip Wm. Fisher and Julie Fisher Cummings alongside Executive Director Douglas Bitonti Stewart. This family-led board structure integrates investment decisions with philanthropic mandate, enabling direct ownership in operating businesses such as Artesian Farms alongside fund commitments.