Private foundation · EIN 13-7148226 · Bernardsville, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Farris Charitable Tr

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $30K total, median $15K. 100% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$30K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in NJ
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Bernards ChurchBernardsville, NJCharitable Bequest$20K
Pg Chambers SchoolCedar Knolls, NJCharitable Bequest$10K

About this foundation

Farris Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Bernardsville, New Jersey, administered in care of Julie Valentine, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Farris Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Farris Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $30K across 2 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Farris Charitable Tr give?

New Jersey (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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