| Category | Amount | Net Investment Income | Adjusted Net Income | Disbursements for Charitable Purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIT AND TAX | 14,636 | 732 | 13,904 | |
| BOOKKEEPING | 16,405 | 820 | 15,585 | |
| PAYROLL PROCESSING | 1,730 | 0 | 1,730 |
| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| EXPLANATION: | FORM 990PF, PART XV, LINE 2B, 2C, AND 2D | FISA FOUNDATION (FISA) IS A PRIVATE GRANTMAKING FOUNDATION THAT CHAMPIONS EQUITY, JUSTICE, SAFETY AND INCLUSION FOR WOMEN, GIRLS, AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, COMBATTING SYSTEMIC RACISM THAT IMPEDES PROGRESS FOR THESE POPULATIONS IN SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA. FISA SEEKS TO FOSTER A COMMUNITY THAT IS STRONG AND VIBRANT, WHERE ALL MEMBERS ARE TREATED WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT, ARE SAFE AND HEALTHY, HAVE FAIR ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITY, AND ARE FULLY INCLUDED. DURING ITS MORE THAN 100-YEAR EXISTENCE, FISA'S FOCUS HAS REMAINED CONSISTENT, BUT ITS ACTIVITIES HAS CONTINUALLY EVOLVED TO MEET CHANGING NEEDS. THE MISSION BEGAN IN 1911 WHEN ALUMNAE OF SIX GIRLS' SCHOOLS FORMED A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT EVENTUALLY BECAME KNOWN AS THE FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ALUMNAE (FISA). THEIR FIRST PROJECT WAS TO ESTABLISH HARMARVILLE CONVALESCENT HOME FOR WOMEN, SERVING AT-RISK WOMEN AND THEIR BABIES. FORTY YEARS LATER, THEY RE-ENGINEERED THE HOME'S FOCUS TO BECOME HARMARVILLE REHABILITATION CENTER, WHICH BECAME INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN FOR ITS INNOVATIVE THERAPIES FOR PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES. IN 1996, TO MEET THE FINANCIAL CHALLENGES OF A CHANGING HEALTHCARE MARKET, THE FEDERATION AND HARMARVILLE BOARDS DECIDED TO SELL THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT CENTER TO A FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION. THE ENDOWMENT OF THE FISA FOUNDATION WAS CREATED WITH THE PROCEEDS OF THE SALE. BECAUSE FISA'S ASSETS CAME FROM THE SALE OF A HEALTHCARE INSTITUTION, IN KEEPING WITH THE LEGAL DOCTRINE OF CY PRES, ALL OF THE FOUNDATION'S WORK IS FOCUSED IN AREAS RELATED TO HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. IN 2000, THE NAME OF THE ORGANIZATION WAS LEGALLY CHANGED TO FISA FOUNDATION.FISA'S FINANCE AND INVESTMENT COMMITTEE OVERSEES THE INVESTMENTS OF THE FOUNDATION, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE OUTSOURCED CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER. FISA AGREED TO RETAIN VARIOUS LIABILITIES STEMMING FROM THE HARMARVILLE REHABILITATION CENTER AGREEMENT OF SALE. THESE OBLIGATIONS ARE NOW SATISFIED EXCEPT FOR SUPPLEMENTAL PENSION PAYMENTS TO TWO RETIREES AND A SMALL CHARITABLE ANNUITY PAYMENT TO A HARMARVILLE DONOR. AN IRS RULING LETTER DATED NOVEMBER 23, 2001, HELD THAT ALL EXPENSES PAID WITH RESPECT TO LIABILITIES ASSUMED FROM HARMARVILLE ARE QUALIFYING DISTRIBUTIONS FOR A PRIVATE FOUNDATION.FISA'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF FURTHER THE MISSION THROUGH A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE NEEDS OF WOMEN, GIRLS, AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, TO STRENGTHEN NONPROFITS THAT SERVE THESE POPULATIONS, TO IMPROVE AVAILABLE SERVICES, AND TO PROMOTE SYSTEM-WIDE CHANGE IN SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT OF THESE ACTIVITIES IS GRANTMAKING. FISA FOUNDATION STRATEGIC PRIORITIES FISA FOUNDATION FUNDS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING SERVICES IN SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA, LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES: ALLEGHENY, ARMSTRONG, BEAVER, BUTLER, FAYETTE, GREENE, INDIANA, LAWRENCE, WASHINGTON, AND WESTMORELAND. FISA FOCUSES ITS DISABILITY-RELATED GRANTMAKING ON ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL, SENSORY, AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. WHILE WE RECOGNIZE THAT MENTAL HEALTH INTERSECTS WITH MANY OF OUR OTHER PRIORITIES, THE PRIMARY DIAGNOSIS OF MENTAL ILLNESS IS OUTSIDE OUR SCOPE. FISA DOES FUND CROSS-DISABILITY EFFORTS THAT INCLUDE MENTAL HEALTH. IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, WOMEN, AND GIRLS. PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO PROPOSALS DESIGNED TO:O IMPROVE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND DENTAL CARE FOR PEOPLE WITH SIGNIFICANT DISABILITIES OR COMPLEX HEALTH CONDITIONS;O ADDRESS BIAS AMONG HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS; O ADDRESS THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF WOMEN, GIRLS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE BLACK OR OTHER PEOPLE OF COLOR;O INFLUENCE POLICY AND PRACTICE TO CHANGE SYSTEMS. PREVENT DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND SUPPORT THE MOST VULNERABLE VICTIMS IN PURSUIT OF SAFETY, HEALING, AND JUSTICE.O PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO PROPOSALS THAT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES; BLACK PEOPLE AND OTHER PEOPLE OF COLOR; IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES; MEMBERS OF THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY. REMOVE SOCIETAL BARRIERS AND PROMOTE EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN, GIRLS, AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO PROPOSALS DESIGNED TO:O PROMOTE EQUAL RIGHTS, ACCESS, AND FULL INCLUSION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, PARTICULARLY BLACK PEOPLE AND OTHER PEOPLE OF COLOR WITH DISABILITIES, IN ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE;O INCLUDE PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS FOCUSED ON GIRLS WHO HAVE BEEN MARGINALIZED, PARTICULARLY BLACK GIRLS AND OTHER GIRLS OF COLOR, GIRLS WITH DISABILITIES, AND GIRLS IN UNDER-RESOURCED AREAS;O ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF WOMEN THAT SOCIETY MARGINALIZES AND FAILS TO SERVE, PARTICULARLY THOSE WHO STRUGGLE WITH ADDICTION, HOMELESSNESS, TRAUMA, AND POVERTY.APPLYING FOR A GRANTORGANIZATIONS INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR FUNDING SHOULD SUBMIT A LETTER OF INQUIRY OUTLINING THE NEED TO BE ADDRESSED, A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT OR PROGRAM, AND THE AMOUNT OF THE REQUEST. LETTERS SHOULD BE ACCOMPANIED BY A COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM. ADDITIONAL DETAILS AND GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION ARE AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE: WWW.FISAFOUNDATION.ORG UNDER GRANTS.BEFORE APPLYING, PLEASE ALSO REVIEW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON TYPES OF FUNDING THAT WILL BE CONSIDERED AS WELL AS RESTRICTIONS/REQUESTS THAT WILL NOT BE FUNDED. |
| EXPLANATION: | 990 PF, STATEMENT 5 | THE OTHER DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS EXPENSES REFERENCED IN STATEMENT 4 REPRESENT CASH PAYMENTS MADE BY FISA FOUNDATION THAT RELATE TO DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS ASSUMED BY FISA FROM THE SALE OF HARMARVILLE REHABILITATION CENTER AND ARE CONSIDERED TO BE DISBURSEMENTS FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES PURSUANT TO THE PRIVATE RULING LETTER. |
| EXPLANATION: | FORM 990PF, PART IX-A, LINE 1 | IN ADDITION TO AWARDING GRANTS, FISA FOUNDATION STAFF ARE ENGAGED IN A VARIETY OF OTHER ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE ITS MISSION. DELIVERING PROGRAMS:PERIODICALLY FISA IDENTIFIES A GAP IN PROGRAMMING THAT NONE OF OUR GRANTEES OR PARTNERS IS WELL POSITIONED TO ADDRESS, AND THE FOUNDATION MAY STEP IN TO ASSIST WITH ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY FOR EVENTS AND TIME LIMITED PROGRAMS THAT ADVANCE ITS MISSION. THIS YEAR, FISA LAUNCHED AN INITIATIVE TO STRENGTHEN OUR NONPROFITS PARTNERS' WORK AT THE INTERSECTION OF RACE AND DISABILITY IN AN EFFORT TO ADVANCE EQUITY AND JUSTICE FOR PEOPLE OF COLOR WITH DISABILITIES. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HEINZ ENDOWMENTS AND THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION, FISA HOSTED A SERIES OF WEBINARS FOR GRANTEES AND PARTNERS TO RAISE AWARENESS ON RACIAL JUSTICE ISSUES AND THE SPECIFIC INEQUALITIES EXPERIENCED BY PEOPLE OF COLOR WITH DISABILITIES. AS PART OF ITS WORK TO PREVENT DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE, FISA IDENTIFIED A GAP IN COORDINATING EFFORTS AND RALLYING PUBLIC LEADERSHIP FOR CULTURE CHANGE. IN RESPONSE, FISA UNDERTOOK THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOUTHWEST PA SAYS NO MORE, A REGIONAL INITIATIVE FOCUSED ON ENDING DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND IN 2015 EXPANDED THIS EFFORT THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST PA. SOME OF THIS EFFORT HAS BEEN SUPPORTED VIA GRANTS, BUT FISA STAFF, BOARD MEMBERS AND CONSULTANTS DEVELOPED THE STRATEGY, ENGAGED NONPROFIT PARTNERS, MAINTAINED THE WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE, DEVELOPED A VIDEO LIBRARY, AND HAVE SYSTEMATICALLY CULTIVATED PUBLIC LEADERSHIP ACROSS ALL SECTORS. FISA FOUNDATION, WITH PARTNERS, PLANNED A VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST FOR CORPORATE CEOS FOCUSED ON ENDING DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE. FOR THE ANNUAL FATHER'S DAY PLEDGE TO END DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE, FISA CO-CREATED A NEW VIDEO SERIES HIGHLIGHTING HOW THE WORDS AND EVERYDAY ACTIONS OF MEN CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN PREVENTING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE. THESE VIDEOS, AND THE ACCOMPANYING TOOLKIT, WERE DEVELOPED FOR OUR NONPROFIT PARTNERS TO UTILIZE IN THEIR PREVENTION EFFORTS. COMMISSIONING REPORTS:FISA PERIODICALLY ISSUES REPORTS ON TOPICS RELATED TO ITS MISSION. THIS YEAR FISA ASSISTED IN PRODUCTION OF A REPORT ON THE SCHOOL TO PRISON PIPELINE, FOCUSING ON THE CRIMINALIZATION OF BLACK GIRLS AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES FOR MINOR BEHAVIORAL INFRACTIONS AT SCHOOL. CONVENING WORKGROUPS TO CREATE IMPACT:FISA'S STAFF CONVENES FORMAL AND INFORMAL WORKGROUPS TO STUDY ISSUES AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY ACTION. OVER THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS, THE FOUNDATION HAS INITIATED DISCUSSIONS ON ADDRESSING ABUSE OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES; IMPROVING ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND DENTAL CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH COMPLEX PHYSICAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES; OPPORTUNITIES TO STRENGTHEN ACCOUNTABILITY FOR BATTERERS IN ORDER TO PREVENT FUTURE ABUSE; AND, MOST RECENTLY, THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND PEOPLE EXPERIENCING INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE. EACH OF THESE INITIATIVES HAS SUPPORTED NETWORKING AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING AMONG LOCAL LEADERS AND GENERATED INTEREST AND ENTHUSIASM FOR COLLABORATIONS AND INNOVATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING. TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND CONSULTATION TO GRANTEES: FISA FOUNDATION (FISA) REGULARLY ASSISTS GRANTEES IN NETWORKING AND CONNECTING WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES. FISA OFTEN INVESTS CONSIDERABLE TIME ASSISTING NONPROFIT LEADERS IN ARTICULATING AGENCY GOALS, FINDING CONSULTANTS, CONNECTING WITH OTHER FOUNDATIONS, OR LEARNING ABOUT EXISTING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY. WHEN THEMES EMERGE FROM MULTIPLE GRANTEES, FISA BRINGS GROUPS TOGETHER TO WORK ON SHARED SOLUTIONS TO COMMON ISSUES. IN ADDITION, FISA REGULARLY ASSISTS ITS GRANTEES IN GENERATING AUDIENCES FOR EVENTS RELATED TO DISABILITIES, WOMEN, AND GIRLS. THE FOLLOWING ARE EXAMPLES OF WAYS IN WHICH FISA PROVIDED TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND CONSULTATION TO LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS DURING THE PAST YEAR: PARTICIPATED IN A SERIES OF WORKGROUPS AS PART OF THE BLACK GIRLS EQUITY ALLIANCE CONVENED BY GRANTEE GWEN'S GIRLS. BOTH THE PROGRAM OFFICER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ATTENDED NUMEROUS MEETINGS AND PARTICIPATED IN STRATEGIC ACTIVITIES TO ADDRESS THE OVER-REPRESENTATION OF BLACK GIRLS IN JUVENILE JUSTICE, LARGELY FOR MINOR, NONVIOLENT OFFENSES. HELPED TO CONNECT DISABILITY SERVING NONPROFITS WITH ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING ACCESSIBLE FACE MASKS AND OTHER PROTECTIVE GEAR DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. SERVED AS AN ADVISOR TO THE UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST PA FOR ITS 21 AND ABLE INITIATIVE, DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD FOR YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH COMPLEX DISABILITIES, AND ENGAGE COMPANIES IN EMPLOYING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. BECAUSE FISA IS A "NICHE" FOUNDATION WITH SIGNIFICANT EXPERTISE RELATED TO WOMEN, GIRLS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, STAFF MEMBERS ARE OFTEN ASKED TO SPEAK AT EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS. SERVING ON COMMUNITY COMMITTEES AND ADVISORY BOARDS: FISA FOUNDATION'S STAFF AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS STRIVE TO RAISE AWARENESS AMONG OTHER GRANTMAKERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS ABOUT THE NEEDS OF WOMEN, GIRLS, AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WHEN ASSESSING COMMUNITY SERVICE GAPS AND FORMULATING SOLUTIONS. OFTEN THIS TYPE OF CONSULTATION OCCURS INFORMALLY. IN ADDITION, FISA'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SERVES AS CHAIR OF UPMC'S DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER ADVISORY BOARD AND SERVES ON THE BOARD AND FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR GRANTMAKERS OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA AS WELL AS THE OFFICE OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD. SHE IS REGULARLY CALLED UPON TO SERVE AS A PRESENTER AT EVENTS AND WEBINARS. |
| Category/ Item | Listed at Cost or FMV | Book Value | End of Year Fair Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| HC PRIVATE EQUITY OFFSHORE FUND VI | FMV | 350,798 | 350,798 |
| HC PRIVATE EQUITY OFFSHORE FUND VII | FMV | 353,002 | 353,002 |
| HIRTLE CALLAGHAN PRIVATE EQUITY FUND IX | FMV | 667,881 | 667,881 |
| HIRTLE CALLAGHAN PRIVATE EQUITY FUND X | FMV | 1,013,115 | 1,013,115 |
| HIRTLE CALLAGHAN PRIVATE EQUITY FUND XI | FMV | 1,063,010 | 1,063,010 |
| HIRTLE CALLAGHAN PRIVATE EQUITY FUND XII | FMV | 2,201,889 | 2,201,889 |
| JPM ASIA EX-JAPAN EQUITY PORTFOLIO | FMV | 775,226 | 775,226 |
| JPM EAFE EQUITY PORTFOLIO | FMV | 1,185,809 | 1,185,809 |
| JPM EMERGING MARKET EQUITY PORTFOLIO | FMV | 2,874,506 | 2,874,506 |
| JPM FIXED INCOME MUTUAL FUNDS | FMV | 5,370,153 | 5,370,153 |
| JPM HARD ASSETS | FMV | 1,381,191 | 1,381,191 |
| JPM JAPANESE LARGE CAP EQUITY PORTFOLIO | FMV | 1,144,245 | 1,144,245 |
| JPM REAL ESTATE & INFRASTRUCTURE | FMV | 1,684,349 | 1,684,349 |
| JPM US LARGE CAP EQUITY PORTFOLIO | FMV | 14,525,218 | 14,525,218 |
| MONEY MARKET FUNDS | FMV | 974,762 | 974,762 |
| OTHER INVESTMENTS | FMV | 114,117 | 114,117 |
| PE VIII OFFSHORE | FMV | 70,511 | 70,511 |
| JPM EUORPEAN LARGE CAP EQUITY PORTFOLIO | FMV | 3,869,985 | 3,869,985 |
| GCM GROSVENOR ADVANCE FEEDER FUND | FMV | 317,279 | 317,279 |
| PEG GLOBAL PRIVATE EQUITY IX | FMV | 471,484 | 471,484 |
| JPM GLOBAL EQUITY | FMV | 344,906 | 344,906 |
| HPS CORPORATE LENDING FUND | FMV | 1,500,000 | 1,500,000 |
| Description | Beginning of Year - Book Value | End of Year - Book Value | End of Year - Fair Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| SECURITY DEPOSIT | 4,094 | 4,094 | 4,094 |
| ACCRUED INTEREST RECEIVABLE | 21 | 60,350 | 60,350 |
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS | 6,348,814 |
| Description | Revenue and Expenses per Books | Net Investment Income | Adjusted Net Income | Disbursements for Charitable Purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS | 4,858 | 0 | 4,858 | |
| INSURANCE | 4,009 | 0 | 4,009 | |
| MISCELLANEOUS | 353 | 0 | 353 | |
| OTHER DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS | 10,865 | 0 | 10,865 | |
| SOFTWARE/ HARDWARE | 10,798 | 0 | 10,798 | |
| WEBSITE | 18,625 | 0 | 18,625 | |
| OFFICE SUPPLIES | 5,464 | 0 | 5,464 |
| Description | Beginning of Year - Book Value | End of Year - Book Value |
|---|---|---|
| EXCISE TAX PAYABLE | 0 | 3,036 |
| Category | Amount | Net Investment Income | Adjusted Net Income | Disbursements for Charitable Purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INVESTING FEES | 234,800 | 234,800 | 0 | |
| BANKING FEES | 580 | 580 | 0 | |
| OTHER OUTSIDE SERVICES | 81,530 | 0 | 60,239 |
| Category | Amount | Net Investment Income | Adjusted Net Income | Disbursements for Charitable Purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXCISE TAXES | 34,910 | 0 | 0 |