Private foundation · EIN 83-2432751 · La Jolla, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Farfy 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: 6 grants paid, $322K total, median $41K. 67% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$322K
Median grant
$41K
Stays in CA
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
LA Jolla Music SocientyLA Jolla, CAMusic education$104K
Do Good USANew York, NYFemale entreprenuership$100K
Scripps ResearchLA Jolla, CAGraduate education for minority students$50K
UCSDLA Jolla, CAGraduate education for minority students$33K
Science Club for GirlsCambridge, MATo allow for the education of underprivelged girls$29K
The Menlo SchoolAtherton, CATo allow for the education of underpriviliged girls.$6,500

By state: California 4 · New York 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Farfy Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in La Jolla, California, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Farfy 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 Farfy Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $322K across 6 grants, a median of $41K.

Where does Farfy Foundation give?

California (4 grants), New York (1 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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