Private foundation · EIN 33-0891801 · Jamul, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gertrude & Leonard Fairbanks 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: 1 grants paid, $200K total, median $200K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$200K
Median grant
$200K
Stays in CA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
National Philanthropic TrustJenkintown, PAGeneral purpose$200K

About this foundation

Gertrude & Leonard Fairbanks Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Jamul, California, administered in care of John R Henkel, tax-exempt since 2012. 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 Gertrude & Leonard Fairbanks 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 Gertrude & Leonard Fairbanks Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $200K across 1 grants, a median of $200K.

Where does Gertrude & Leonard Fairbanks Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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