Philanthropy
Michael Fisch’s philanthropic work prioritizes long-term engagement with institutions addressing healthcare, economic policy, education, and community needs. Through board service and active involvement, he seeks to help organizations strengthen and deliver meaningful, lasting impact.
Commitment to Impact
Michael approaches philanthropy with a focus on sustained, strategic engagement, reflecting the same leadership principles he applies at American Securities. Rather than one-time contributions, he prioritizes ongoing involvement through board service and advisory support. West Side Campaign Against Hunger (WSCAH) is one organization in which Michael and American Securities have been involved for 20 years.
His efforts seek to help organizations grow stronger, serve their communities more effectively, and achieve lasting results.
Michael Fisch and Gregory Silverman, CEO of Westside Campaign Against Hunger at the 2025 Plentiful Plates event.
Areas of Focus
Michael supports initiatives that apply research and data to global policy and development challenges. At the Atlantic Council, he serves as Board Director and on its Executive Committee, and is the founder and Chairman of the Freedom and Prosperity Center’s Advisory Council; he supports efforts focused on economic freedom, rule of law, and institutional development. Previously, he was deeply involved in Human Rights Watch for over 20 years, including 12 years as a Board member and many as a Vice Chair.
Michael Fisch delivers opening remarks at the Atlantic Council's Rome Conference at The S.M. Order of Malta, Magistral Villa on June 11, 2025.
Michael supports efforts to strengthen healthcare systems and expand access to care. At Northwell Health, one of the 10 largest U.S. health systems and the largest in New York state, he serves as a Trustee, Chair of the Governance Committee, Co-Chair of the Capital Campaign Committee, and Member of the Finance and Investment Committees.
He also served as Co-Chair of Northwell Health’s Outpacing the Impossible campaign, which raised more than $1.4 billion to support initiatives to improve community health and expand healthcare services.
Michael has supported additional institutions across education, healthcare, and civic life, serving in advisory and board roles with organizations including the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Baylor College of Medicine, Lower Canada College, and Brick Presbyterian Church. His involvement focuses on strengthening leadership, governance, investment management, and long-term institutional development.
Michael Fisch addresses guests at Westside Campaign Against Hunger's Plentiful Plates event on March 5, 2026.
Institutional Affiliations
Michael has a long history of serving in advisory and governance roles with several organizations focused on healthcare, education, and global policy.
For more information about Michael’s latest partnerships, leadership roles, and philanthropic initiatives, visit his LinkedIn.
Michael Fisch speaking at a Princeton Theological Seminary event.
Selected affiliations include:
- Board of Trustees — Princeton Theological Seminary
- Board of Trustees — Northwell Health
- Board of Directors, Executive Committee Member — Atlantic Council
- Chairman — Freedom and Prosperity Center’s Advisory Council at the Atlantic Council
- Member, President’s Leadership Council — Dartmouth College
- Guest Lecturer for 20+ years — Stanford Graduate School of Business
- Director — 1162 Foundation
- Deacon, Elder, Trustee, Investment Committee — Brick Presbyterian Church
- Former Board Member and Vice Chair — Human Rights Watch