Private foundation · EIN 59-2667398 · Boston, Massachusetts

The Celia L and Victor W Farris 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 60 grants paid, $4.4M total, median $25K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
60
$4.4M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in MA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$81M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Community Foundation of BrowardFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral operating support$525K
Santa Fe Community FoundationSanta Fe, NMGeneral operating support$520K
Community Foundation for Palm Beach & Martin Counties IncWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral operating support$500K
North Carolina Community FoundationRaleigh, NCGeneral operating support$500K
Community Foundation of New JerseyMorristown, NJGeneral operating support$420K
Community Foundation for Greater BuffaloBuffalo, NYGeneral operating support$250K
Maine Community FoundationEllsworth, MEHome community fund$150K
Broward Partnership for the Homeless IncFort Lauderdale, FLBehavioral health initiative planning participation grant$105K
Samaritans PurseBoone, NCHurricane helene relief$100K
Bangor Region YMCABangor, MEBuilding capacity to create mental wellness equity among maine children through thoughtful planning and phased program expansion$50K
Chainless Change IncLauderhill, FLOutfits - a mobile outreach project for justice-involved communities in south florida$50K
Children's Bereavement CenterMiami, FLCreating a network of grief support across broward & palm beach counties$50K
Community Care Clinic - BooneBoone, NCEnhancing integrated behavioral health: dialectical behavior therapy (dbt) training and expansion initiative for community care clinic$50K
Crisis Center of Northern New MexicoEspanola, NMEmpowering wellness: behavioral health support for the crisis center of northern new mexico$50K
Flite CenterFort Lauderdale, FLTo guide those aging out of foster care and other vulnerable youth for successful transition to independence through housing, education, em…$50K
High Country Community HealthBoone, NCExpanding access to care through school-based mental health initiatives in watauga county$50K
Hospitality House of Northwest North CarolinaBoone, NCHospitality house homeless health initiative$50K
Imagine a Center for Coping With LossMountainside, NJBringing grief support to 300 children at after school programs in newark$50K
Maine Seacoast MissionNortheast Harbor, MEMaine seacoast mission island healthcare: building our capacity to serve$50K
Make the Road NjElizabeth, NJBehavioral health initiative planning participation grant$50K
Solace Sexual Assault ServicesSanta Fe, NMEmpowering expertise: advancing professional development to enhance culturally relevant support for hispanic-latinx communities$50K
Student Aces IncPalm Beach Gardens, FLThe passport program$50K
The Sky CenterSanta Fe, NMHope and love-a courageous approach to growing and sustaining connection.$50K
Westcare the Village SouthPembroke Pines, FLTransforming lives in palm beach county: westcare the village souths expansion proposal$50K
Youth Development ClinicNewark, NJExpanding access to mental health services for the underserved and marginalized in greater newark.$50K
Oasis a Haven for Women and ChildrenPaterson, NJEmpowering low-income minority youth through the oasis teen program$50K
Rutgers - New Brunswick - Center for Youth Social Emotional WellnessNew Brunswick, NJMental health equity summit: community building through partnerships and training$46K
Say Yes BuffaloBuffalo, NYStrengthening the capacity/retention of behavioral healthcare clinicians embedded in public schools.$41K
United Way of Palm Beach CountyPalm Beach Gardens, FLMission united$30K
A Chance of a LifetimeSanta Fe, NMA chance of a lifetime - growing capacity$25K
American Association of Caregiving Youth IncBoca Raton, FLKnowledge and know how (kkh)$25K
Hackensack Meridian HealthEdison, NJMusic for recovery program at hmh carrier clinic's blake recovery center and retreat & recovery at ramapo valley$25K
Knox ClinicRockland, MECreating a community hub of wellness$25K
Newark Community Street TeamMontclair, NJHealing our newark community: trauma recovery center clinician professional development$25K
Norton Museum of ArtWest Palm Beach, FL2024-25 afterschool arts outreach$25K
Safe Families for ChildrenChicago, ILMaine chapter: fostering resilient, stable parents in maine$25K
Wise Fool New MexicoSanta Fe, NMYouth resilience through circus arts$25K
Kennebec Behavioral HealthWaterville, MECertified community behavioral health clinic (ccbhc) care coordinator for mainegeneral medical center emergency department$20K
Pace Center for Girls BrowardWilton Manors, FLPace reach broward$20K
Children's Council of Watauga CountyBoone, NCGeneral operating support$10K
Mountain AllianceBoone, NCGeneral operating support$10K
Western Youth NetworkBoone, NCGeneral operating support$10K
Aroostook Mental Health ServicesPresque Isle, MEBehavioral health initiative planning participation grant$5,000
Bewell Co Palm Health FoundationWest Palm Beach, FLRally for youth mental health$5,000
CASA FIRST JudicialSanta Fe, NMBehavioral health initiative planning participation grant$5,000
CASA MilagroSanta Fe, NMBehavioral health initiative planning participation grant$5,000
Center for Child CounselingPalm Beach Gardens, FLBehavioral health initiative planning participation grant$5,000
Community Caring CollaborativeEast Machias, MEBehavioral health initiative planning participation grant$5,000
Deerfield Beach Community CaresPembroke Pines, FLBehavioral health initiative planning participation grant$5,000
Gateway-LongviewBuffalo, NYBehavioral health initiative planning participation grant$5,000
Healthy AcadiaEllsworth, MEBehavioral health initiative planning participation grant$5,000
Henderson Behavioral Health IncLauderdale Lakes, FLBehavioral health initiative planning participation grant$5,000
Horizon Health Services IncGetzville, NYCommunity education among inner-city populations to mitigate risk for mental health$5,000
Jewish Family Services of MetrowestFlorham Park, NJBehavioral health initiative planning participation grant$5,000
Mental Health Advocates of WnyBuffalo, NYYouth non-crisis warm line for support and referral$5,000
Moving Arts EspanolaVelarde, NMBehavioral health initiative planning participation grant$5,000
South Florida Wellness Network IncFort Lauderdale, FLBehavioral health initiative planning participation grant$5,000
South Ward Promise Neighborhood Brick Education NetworkNewark, NJBehavioral health initiative planning participation grant$5,000
Strongminds AmericaMaplewood, NJBehavioral health initiative planning participation grant$5,000
The Wayside HouseDelray Beach, FLBehavioral health initiative planning participation grant$5,000

By state: Florida 18 · North Carolina 8 · New Mexico 9 · New Jersey 11 · Maine 8 · New York 5

About this foundation

The Celia L and Victor W Farris Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, tax-exempt since 1986. 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 Celia L and Victor W Farris Foundation Inc 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 Celia L and Victor W Farris Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $4.4M across 60 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does The Celia L and Victor W Farris Foundation Inc give?

Florida (18 grants), North Carolina (8 grants), New Mexico (9 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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