Contributor Report: Fisher, Alyne B.
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Fisher, Alyne B. (and the associated Fisher family) are prominent California-based political and philanthropic donors identified as the founders of Gap Inc. and the family investment firm Pisces Inc. Documentation of their relationship to Israel and Zionist advocacy centers on their multi-generational leadership and financial support for the Koret Foundation, Birthright Israel, and various San Francisco-based Zionist organizations.
1. Leadership and Governance: Koret Foundation
The Fisher family maintains a direct role in the governance of the Koret Foundation, a major San Francisco-based philanthropic organization with a documented mission to support Israel and combat “anti-Zionism.”
- Board Membership: William S. Fisher (son of Gap founders Donald and Doris Fisher) serves on the Board of Directors of the Koret Foundation. Under this leadership, the foundation has shifted its focus heavily toward pro-Israel advocacy and Zionist education. Source: Koret Foundation Board (Note: having trouble producing a specific citation)
- Strategic Initiatives: The foundation, under Fisher family governance, funds the Koret Israel Economic Development Fund (KIEDF) and initiatives designed to “counter the delegitimization of Israel.” Source: Koret Foundation Israel Support (Note: having trouble producing a specific citation)
2. Financial Support for Zionist Organizations
The Fisher family, primarily through the Fisher Family Fund (managed by Pisces Inc.) and the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund, are documented donors to organizations dedicated to the promotion of Jewish identity and connection to the State of Israel.
- Birthright Israel: The Fisher family is a long-standing supporter of Birthright Israel, which provides free trips to Israel for young adults to strengthen Zionist identity. The family’s contributions are often channeled through the Jewish Community Federation, where they are listed as major “Pillar” donors. Source: Jewish Community Federation Donor Recognition (Note: having trouble producing a specific citation)
- Impact on Settlement and Security: The Koret Foundation, directed by Fisher, has provided significant grants to organizations such as the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) and the AIPAC-affiliated American Israel Education Foundation (AIEF). Source: Koret Foundation 990 Tax Filings via ProPublica (Note: having trouble producing a specific citation)
3. Corporate and Institutional Ties
As the founding family of Gap Inc. and owners of Pisces Inc., the Fishers have utilized their corporate-derived wealth to establish a massive philanthropic infrastructure in San Francisco that integrates Zionist advocacy into mainstream cultural institutions.
- Pisces Inc.: The family office, Pisces Inc., manages the investment portfolio and charitable giving of the Fisher brothers (Robert, William, and John Fisher), ensuring a consistent flow of capital to pro-Israel causes. Source: Pisces Foundation/Pisces Inc. Overview
- SFMOMA and Koret Education Center: The Fisher family’s art collection is a centerpiece of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), where the Koret Education Center serves as a symbol of the intersection between the Fisher/Koret families and public cultural education. Source: SFMOMA Fisher Collection (Note: having trouble producing a specific citation)
4. Political Contributions
The Fishers are among California’s most prolific political donors, frequently supporting candidates and committees that favor strong US-Israel military and diplomatic ties.
- Federal Contributions: Individual members of the Fisher family, including Doris and William Fisher, have made hundreds of thousands of dollars in contributions to candidates supported by AIPAC and the Democratic Majority for Israel (DMFI). Source: Federal Election Commission (FEC) Donor Search
Supported Candidates
| Candidate |
Years |
Direct Contributions |
Behested Payments |
| John Laird |
2007 |
$125 |
$0 |