Contributor Report: Fisher, Robert J.
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Robert J. Fisher, a prominent figure associated with the Gap Inc. retail company and the Fisher family’s investment firm, Pisces Inc., has a documented relationship to pro-Israel advocacy and the Israel lobby through his personal contributions and the philanthropic activities of his family.
The Fisher family, including Robert J. Fisher, is identified as a significant financial supporter of various organizations that promote Zionist ideology and U.S.-Israel relations. Robert Fisher and his wife, Elizabeth S. “Bonnie” Fisher, have reportedly contributed to political action committees (PACs) that support pro-Israel legislative champions. The broader Fisher family is cited as a major supporter of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), a prominent pro-Israel lobbying group.
Further evidence of Robert J. Fisher’s documented relationship to pro-Israel advocacy includes:
- Koret Foundation: Robert and Bonnie Fisher are cited as supporters and partners of the Koret Foundation, an organization that has allocated substantial funding to “strengthening Israel” and “combating delegitimization of the Jewish state”.
- Birthright Israel Foundation: The Fisher family, including Robert J. Fisher, is recognized as a prominent donor to the Birthright Israel Foundation. This organization sponsors educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults with the stated aim of reinforcing “Jewish identity” and a “connection to the land of Israel,” and is considered central to Zionist diaspora engagement. The family is listed as “Visionary” donors to Birthright Israel, a category for those contributing $1,000,000 or more annually.
- Political Contributions: Federal Election Commission (FEC) records show Elizabeth S. Fisher (Bonnie Fisher) making significant contributions to political candidates who maintain strong pro-Israel stances. The Fisher family, specifically including Robert, John, and William Fisher, are described as consistent donors to political figures and committees that prioritize the U.S.-Israel relationship, including major contributions to the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) and candidates endorsed by AIPAC.
- Jewish Community Federation: The Fisher family is noted as leading donors to the Jewish Community Federation, which functions as a primary channel for pro-Israel advocacy in the United States. The Jewish Community Federation of the Bay Area, to which Fisher family members are major contributors, allocates funds to Israeli social projects, security, and Zionist advocacy.
These contributions and affiliations demonstrate Robert J. Fisher’s documented involvement in supporting pro-Israel advocacy and institutions.
Supported Candidates
| Candidate |
Years |
Direct Contributions |
Behested Payments |
| Scott Wiener |
2015-2023 |
$24,500 |
$0 |
| Buffy Wicks |
2017-2025 |
$18,800 |
$0 |
| Ben Allen |
2013-2025 |
$14,100 |
$0 |
| Blanca Rubio |
2021-2025 |
$11,000 |
$0 |
| Jacqui Irwin |
2017-2025 |
$11,000 |
$0 |
| Marc Berman |
2015-2017 |
$9,600 |
$0 |
| Christopher Cabaldon |
2007-2025 |
$9,200 |
$0 |
| Rick Zbur |
2021-2025 |
$8,000 |
$0 |
| Matt Haney |
2021-2025 |
$7,500 |
$0 |
| Sabrina Cervantes |
2025 |
$2,000 |
$0 |
| John Harabedian |
2025 |
$2,000 |
$0 |
| Monique Limón |
2025 |
$2,000 |
$0 |