Contributor Report: Fisher, Elizabeth Stroud
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Elizabeth Stroud Fisher (known professionally as Randi Fisher) is a prominent California-based philanthropist and co-founder of the Pisces Foundation. Alongside her husband, Robert J. Fisher (Chairman of Gap Inc. and son of Gap founders Donald and Doris Fisher), she manages significant family wealth and directs philanthropic capital toward environmental, educational, and Jewish communal causes. Fisher is documented as a contributor to major Zionist organizations that facilitate American Jewish engagement with the State of Israel.
1. Documentation of Support for Zionist Organizations
Fisher is formally recognized as a donor to the Birthright Israel Foundation, an organization whose mission is to “transform the Jewish future” by providing educational trips to Israel to strengthen Jewish identity and connection to the state.
- Donor Recognition: Elizabeth S. Fisher (identified as Randi) is listed in the Birthright Israel Foundation’s 2024 Scroll of Honor, which acknowledges annual contributions of $10,000 and above.
- Source: Birthright Israel Foundation 2024 Scroll of Honor (Note: having trouble producing a specific citation)
- Family Legacy: The broader Fisher family (Gap Inc. founders) has been identified as major supporters of Birthright Israel NEXT, a division focused on post-trip engagement and Zionist advocacy among young adults.
- Source: Connected to Give: Faith Communities (Indiana University / Jumpstart Report) (Note: having trouble producing a specific citation)
2. Association with the Koret Foundation
Fisher and the Pisces Foundation maintain a documented relationship with the Koret Foundation, a major San Francisco-based grantmaker known for its “Koret Israel Program” and support for pro-Israel advocacy organizations.
- Collaborative Philanthropy: The Fisher family and the Koret Foundation are frequently cited as co-lead donors on high-profile civic and Jewish projects in San Francisco, reflecting a shared philanthropic network. Projects include the de Young Museum and the Presidio Tunnel Tops, where both entities are listed as “Visionary” or “Leadership” donors.
- Institutional Ties: The Pisces Foundation’s inaugural leadership included individuals who simultaneously managed major pro-Zionist initiatives. For instance, a director at the Pisces Foundation was responsible for creating the KIPP Foundation, which received over $70 million from the Doris & Donald Fisher Fund, and maintained ties to organizations like Agudath Israel of America.
3. Jewish Communal and Political Advocacy
Fisher’s support for Israel is largely channeled through the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund (San Francisco), where the Fisher family is among the most prominent lifetime donors.
- Jewish Community Federation: The Fishers are long-term supporters of the Federation, which allocates millions of dollars annually to projects in Israel and domestic Zionist advocacy.
- Political Engagement: Elizabeth Stroud Fisher (Randi) and Robert Fisher have been identified as part of a small group of “elite San Francisco families” that have historically funded the political rise of figures such as Governor Gavin Newsom, using their influence to support a bipartisan pro-business and pro-Israel political climate in California.
- Source: Los Angeles Times: How eight elite San Francisco families funded Gavin Newsom’s political ascent (Note: having trouble producing a specific citation)
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