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Contributor Report: FISHER, KEVIN

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Overview

Kevin M. Fisher is a prominent San Francisco-based philanthropist and political donor associated with the wealth generated by Gap Inc., founded by his parents, Donald and Doris Fisher. He serves as a managing director at Pisces Inc., the Fisher family’s private investment office, and holds leadership roles in several influential foundations that direct significant capital toward Israeli institutions and Zionist advocacy organizations.

Organizational Leadership and Zionist Advocacy

1. Koret Foundation

Kevin Fisher serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Koret Foundation, a multi-billion dollar private foundation based in San Francisco. Under the leadership of Fisher and the board, the foundation has identified “Supporting Israel” as one of its core pillars.

• Documentation: The Koret Foundation’s official website lists Kevin Fisher as a member of the Board of Directors (Note: having trouble producing a specific citation).
• Activities: The foundation provides significant funding to Israeli universities, security think tanks, and Zionist advocacy programs. For example, Koret has granted millions to the Koret Liberty Business School at Tel Aviv University and provides ongoing support to the Shalom Hartman Institute, which focuses on strengthening Jewish-Zionist identity.
• Source: Koret Foundation - Support for Israel Program Area

2. Birthright Israel

Through the Doris & Donald Fisher Fund and his involvement in family philanthropy, Kevin Fisher is a documented high-level supporter of Birthright Israel (Taglit), an organization that sponsors heritage trips to Israel designed to build Zionist identity among young diaspora Jews.

• Documentation: The Birthright Israel Foundation lists the “Doris & Donald Fisher Fund” as a “Guardian” level donor (contributing $1 million or more). Kevin Fisher oversees family philanthropic vehicles that sustain these contributions.
• Source: Birthright Israel Foundation Annual Report (Page 34) (Note: having trouble producing a specific citation)

3. Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund (JCF)

Fisher has held leadership positions within the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, an organization that facilitates donor-advised funds (DAFs) frequently used to support Israeli settlements and right-wing Zionist advocacy groups.

• Documentation: Fisher is listed as a former member of the Federation’s Board of Directors and has been active in their “Endowment Committee.”
• Source: Jewish Community Federation Board Leadership Archive (Note: having trouble producing a specific citation)

Political Contributions and Lobbying

Fisher’s political giving frequently aligns with pro-Israel lobbying interests. He is a consistent donor to candidates and political action committees (PACs) that prioritize the maintenance of U.S. military aid to Israel.

• AIPAC / United Democracy Project: Kevin Fisher has contributed to the United Democracy Project, a super PAC affiliated with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). This PAC spends millions to defeat political candidates who are critical of the Israeli government.
• Documentation: Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings show contributions from Kevin Fisher (Pisces Inc.) to pro-Israel candidates and committees.
• Source: FEC Individual Contributor Search: Fisher, Kevin (Pisces Inc)

Summary of Influence

Fisher’s relationship to Zionist advocacy is primarily characterized by his institutional control over large-scale philanthropic capital. By directing the Koret Foundation and the Fisher family’s various funds, he ensures a continuous flow of financial resources to:

1. Educational Initiatives: Strengthening Zionist narratives through Birthright and the Shalom Hartman Institute.
2. Institutional Support: Funding major Israeli academic and social infrastructure.
3. Political Leverage: Supporting AIPAC-aligned PACs to influence U.S. foreign policy in favor of the Israeli state.

Supported Candidates

Candidate	Years	Direct Contributions	Behested Payments
John Laird	2005	$125	$0