Private foundation · EIN 06-1593377 · Charlottesvle, Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Farkas Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $2.1M total, median $20K. 80% of grants stayed in Virginia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$2.1M
Median grant
$20K
Stays in VA
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.5M

Grants paid in 2025

10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Southern Environmental Law CenterCharlottesville, VAGeneral$1.0M
Southern Environmental Law CenterCharlottesville, VAGeneral$1.0M
Bike the US for MSBlacksburg, VAGeneral$50K
Camino VirginiaCharlottesville, VAGeneral$25K
Whole Woman's Health AllianceCharlottesville, VAGeneral$25K
Mobius Discovery CenterSpokane, WAGeneral$15K
Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville/AlbemarleCharlottesville, VAGeneral$10K
Wildlife Center of VirginiaWaynesboro, VAGeneral$10K
Saint George's SchoolSpokane, WAGeneral$5,000
Charlottesville Middle SchoolCharlottesville, VAGeneral$2,000

By state: Virginia 8 · Washington 2

About this foundation

The Farkas Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Charlottesvle, Virginia, administered in care of Gail Munger, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Farkas Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Farkas Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.1M across 10 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does The Farkas Family Foundation give?

Virginia (8 grants), Washington (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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