Private foundation · EIN 31-1633189 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Farview 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: 32 grants paid, $218K total, median $3,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
32
$218K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in WI
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Smart on Pesticides Coalition - Maryland Pesticide Education NetworkAnnapolis, MDGeneral operating$50K
Project CoyoteLarkspur, CAGeneral operating$30K
Carpe Diem ArtsSilver Spring, MDGeneral operating$10K
Democracy NowNew York, NYGeneral operating$10K
Friends Committee on National LegislationWashington, DCGeneral operating$10K
Friends of the EarthWashington, DCGeneral operating$10K
Institute of Noetic SciencesNovato, CAGeneral operating$10K
Pachamama AllianceSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating$10K
Project on Government OversightWashington, DCGeneral operating$10K
Public CitizenWashington, DCGeneral operating$10K
Second Chance Wildlife CenterGaithersburg, MDGeneral operating$10K
Wild Earth GuardiansSanta Fe, NMGeneral operating$10K
As You SowOakland, CAGeneral operating$3,000
Catoctin Land TrustFrederick, MDGeneral operating$3,000
Crosby Fund for Haitin EducationOld Lyme, CTGeneral operating$3,000
Organic Consumers AssociationFinland, MNGeneral operating$3,000
Poplar Springs Animal SanctuaryPoolesville, MDGeneral operating$3,000
Solar Electric Light FundWashington, DCGeneral operating$3,000
The Church of the Virgin MotherDerwood, MDGeneral operating$3,000
Earth Island InstituteBerkeley, CAGeneral operating$2,000
Food & Water WatchWashington, DCGeneral operating$2,000
Giraffe Heroes ProjectLangley, WAGeneral operating$2,000
Yes MagazineBainbridge Island, WAGeneral operating$2,000
American Chestnut FoundationAsheville, NCGeneral operating$1,000
Forever MarylandSalisbury, MDGeneral operating$1,000
Insight Meditation Community of WashingtonCabin John, MDGeneral operating$1,000
Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NYGeneral operating$1,000
Pitzer SchoolClaremont, CAGeneral operating$1,000
Potomac ConservancySilver Spring, MDGeneral operating$1,000
Potomac RiverkeeperWashington, DCGeneral operating$1,000
Putney SchoolPutney, VTGeneral operating$1,000
Yes Youth for Environmental SanityCambridge, MAGeneral operating$1,000

By state: Maryland 9 · California 6 · District of Columbia 7 · New York 2 · New Mexico 1 · Washington 2

About this foundation

Farview Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of Harriett Crosby President, 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.

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Does Farview 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 Farview Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $218K across 32 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Farview Foundation give?

Maryland (9 grants), California (6 grants), District of Columbia (7 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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