Private foundation · EIN 20-8076177 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Farrah Fawcett 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $354K total, median $10K. 40% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$354K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
40%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$24M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Stand Up to CancerLos Angeles, CACancer research$145K
American Cancer SocietyCulver City, CACancer research$128K
Kindred Box IncFarmers Branch, TXAid to underinsured and ostomy supplies$20K
Children's Hospital Los AngelesLos Angeles, CACancer research$12K
Agnesian Healthcare FoundationFond du Lac, WICancer patient assistance$10K
Hpv and Anal Cancer FoundationNew York, NYCancer research$10K
International Anal Neoplasia SocietyLeesburg, CAResearch$10K
Karmanos Cancer InstituteDetroit, MICancer research$10K
Anti Cancer Lifestyle FoundationConcord, NHCancer research$9,500
Leukemia and Lymphoma SocietyRye Brook, NYCancer research$250

By state: California 4 · Texas 1 · New York 2 · Wisconsin 1 · Michigan 1 · New Hampshire 1

About this foundation

The Farrah Fawcett Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Francis & Nachshon Llp, 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.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does The Farrah Fawcett Foundation 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 The Farrah Fawcett Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $354K across 10 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does The Farrah Fawcett Foundation give?

California (4 grants), Texas (1 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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