Private foundation · EIN 26-2261897 · Hilton Head, South Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Farmer Family Foundation Inc

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: 13 grants paid, $70K total, median $5,000. 15% of grants stayed in South Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$70K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in SC
15%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Cancer Society - Partners in HopeMelbourne, FLHealth and well-being$10K
Deep Well ProjectHilton Head, SCHumanitarian$10K
Shriners Hospital for ChildrenTampa, FLHealth and well-being$10K
Provision PacksOrmond Beach, FLHealth and well-being$6,000
Bluffton Self HelpBluffton, SCHealth and well-being$5,000
Fbh Community IncDaytona Beach, FLHumanitarian$5,000
Florida Tech Scott Autism CenterMelbourne, FLHealth and well-being$5,000
Ormond Memorial Art MuseumOrmond Beach, FLArts$5,000
Roland Senior Dog SanctuaryMelrose, FLAnimal welfare$5,000
Futures FoundationDaytona Beach, FLEducational$3,000
The Haven for ChildrenMelbourne, FLHumanitarian$2,500
Volunteers in MedicineMelbourne, FLHealth and well-being$2,500
Dana Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MAHealth and well-being$500

By state: Florida 10 · South Carolina 2 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Farmer Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Hilton Head, South Carolina, administered in care of Phillip W Farmer, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Farmer Family Foundation Inc 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 Farmer Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $70K across 13 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Farmer Family Foundation Inc give?

Florida (10 grants), South Carolina (2 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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