Don Fisher Memorial Fund
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SummaryDonations to this Fund will be made in memory of Donald Fisher, a retail industry legend and longtime entrepreneur who co-founded Gap in 1969 and has died at the age of 81
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Project Needs and Beneficiaries
In 1977, Don and Doris Fisher formed the Gap Foundation, which helps people in underserved communities around the world change the course of their lives and take personal ownership of their future. Don Fisher always modeled the behaviors he expected company's employees to follow. Through board service, mentoring and sharing his expertise, volunteering and financial contributions, he made a lasting impression on areas that were particlarly close to his heart: youth, education, and the arts.
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In lieu of gifts, the Fisher family has requested donations be made in Mr. Fisher's memory to the Boys & Girls Club of San Francisco and the KIPP (“Knowledge is Power Program”) Foundation. This Memorial Fund will benefit both organizations equally.
Funding Information
Total Funding Received to Date: $410
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $74,590
Total Funding Goal: $75,000
Additional Documentation
This project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc).
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Why this Project is Important
Potential Long Term Impact
Education, particularly for underserved youth, was a key focal point for Don. He was a strong supporter of the Boys & Girls Club of America, where he served as governor and became a pioneer of the charter school movement through KIPP charter schools.
Project Message
[Don] used what he learned in growing Gap Inc. to show us what we could do in public education, and tens of thousands of children have benefitted from his commitment and generosity.
- Richard Barth, KIPP Foundation CEO
Who is Running This Project
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Marisa Glassman
Business Development Manager
1023 15th St. NW
12th Floor
Washington, DC 20005
United States
(202) 232-5784
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When this Project was Updated
Last Updated
This project was last updated on November 6, 2009.
Date Added to GlobalGiving
This project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on September 29, 2009
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