Private foundation · EIN 20-5615052 · Auburn, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Far 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: 11 grants paid, $187K total, median $10K. 73% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$187K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in WA
73%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Vine Maple PlaceMaple Valley, WAGeneral support$40K
Boise Girls AcademyNampa, IDGeneral support$30K
NovoAnaheim, CAGeneral support$25K
Redeemer Christian SchoolRenton, WAGeneral support$22K
Methow Valley RidingWinthrop, WAGeneral support$20K
Fall City Community Food PantryFall City, WAGeneral support$10K
The CoveTwisp, WAGeneral support$10K
Cole Valley Christian SchoolsMeridian, IDGeneral support$10K
Carepoint ClinicFall City, WAGeneral support$10K
Tolt Congregational ChurchCarnation, WAGeneral support$5,000
Love Snoqualmie ValleyNorth Bend, WAGeneral support$5,000

By state: Washington 8 · Idaho 2 · California 1

About this foundation

Far Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Auburn, Washington, administered in care of Faith Schaafsma, tax-exempt since 2007. 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 Far 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 Far Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $187K across 11 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Far Family Foundation give?

Washington (8 grants), Idaho (2 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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