Alberta B Farrington Foundation
The Alberta B Farrington Foundation is a private foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its 2024 filing reports grants to public charities, with most grant dollars going to Arizona recipients.
Alberta B Farrington Foundation at a glance
In short: Alberta B Farrington Foundation gave $524K across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Arizona. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $523,575
- -9.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,959
- -9.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $16,543,352
- +16.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (5 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Alberta B Farrington Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5825 E Pinnacle Vista Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85266
Phone: (480) 948-1692
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alberta B Farrington Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Junior Golf Association of Arizona ($75K). Together the top 10 received $389K.
Grant Size Distribution
179 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 164 grants of 179 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars were reported as 95% to Arizona recipients, 3% to California, 1% to New Mexico, and 1% to Michigan recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Alberta B Farrington Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 35 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $477K (2020) to $634K (2022). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $524K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Golf Association of Arizona Phoenix, AZ | All of the contributions are to public charities and are generally not restricted as to use. | $75,000 |
| Ville De Marie Academy Scottsdale, AZ | All of the contributions are to public charities and are generally not restricted as to use. | $60,000 |
| Banner Health Foundation Phoenix, AZ | All of the contributions are to public charities and are generally not restricted as to use. | $55,000 |
| Hunkapi Horse Therapy Scottsdale, AZ | All of the contributions are to public charities and are generally not restricted as to use. | $35,100 |
| Career Concepts for Youth Phoenix, AZ | All of the contributions are to public charities and are generally not restricted as to use. | $35,000 |
| Arizona State University Foundation Tempe, AZ | All of the contributions are to public charities and are generally not restricted as to use. | $30,000 |
| Sisters of St Benedict Phoenix, AZ | All of the contributions are to public charities and are generally not restricted as to use. | $29,000 |
| St Mary of the Angels Pinetop, AZ | All of the contributions are to public charities and are generally not restricted as to use. | $25,000 |
| St Marys Food Bank Phoenix, AZ | All of the contributions are to public charities and are generally not restricted as to use. | $25,000 |
| Arizona State University Tempe, AZ | All of the contributions are to public charities and are generally not restricted as to use. | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,543,352 | $488,806 | $819,781 | $523,575 | 35 | $625,206 | $294,231 | $754,833 |
| 2023 | $14,220,006 | $348,022 | $835,215 | $575,500 | 35 | $669,502 | $182,309 | $638,877 |
| 2022 | $12,145,615 | $525,072 | $892,807 | $633,500 | 40 | $720,302 | $352,567 | $661,383 |
| 2021 | $16,221,795 | $1,044,775 | $820,604 | $547,000 | 39 | $634,109 | $858,280 | $757,186 |
| 2020 | $14,479,631 | $491,037 | $713,733 | $477,000 | 30 | — | $336,842 | $606,426 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alberta B Farrington Foundation reported a distributable amount of $755K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Banner Health Foundation says it raises and stewards charitable contributions for health care facilities and programs, research, medical education, patient services, and community benefits. Arizona State University describes its work as advancing the university and enriching the lives of alumni, students, and friends. Arizona Science Center says it aims to inspire, educate, and engage curious minds through science.
Other 2024 recipients include Catholic Education Arizona, which says it provides scholarships to underserved children, and St. Marys Food Bank. The Junior Golf Association of Arizona describes the foundation as a supporting organization to the association.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 35 grants totaling $523,575. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $75,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest grants were $75,000 to Junior Golf Association of Arizona, $60,000 to Ville de Marie Academy, $55,000 to Banner Health Foundation, $35,100 to Hunkapi Horse Therapy, and $35,000 to Career Concepts for Youth. Other notable awards included $30,000 to Arizona State University Foundation, $25,000 each to St. Mary of the Angels and St. Marys Food Bank, and $17,975 to University of the Pacific.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Geri J. Cavanagh as president; Michael Cavanagh, Jamie Hufford, and Harry Cavanagh Jr. as directors; and Jill Abert as secretary/treasurer.
Alberta B Farrington Foundation is led by Geri J. Cavanagh, President on every filing since 2020; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Geri J. Cavanagh
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $111K (2024)
Harry Cavanagh Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $500 (2024)
Jamie Hufford
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $500 (2024)
Michael Cavanagh
Director
Secretary & Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $500 (2024)
Jill Abert
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$500 (2022) → $500 (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $111K, to Geri J Cavanagh (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Alberta B Farrington Foundation
How much does Alberta B Farrington Foundation give each year?
Alberta B Farrington Foundation gave $524K across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $576K across 35 grants.
What is Alberta B Farrington Foundation's typical grant size?
Alberta B Farrington Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $14,959, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Alberta B Farrington Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Alberta B Farrington Foundation give grants?
Alberta B Farrington Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (18 grants), Scottsdale, AZ (4 grants), Tempe, AZ (3 grants) and Gallup, NM (2 grants).
Does Alberta B Farrington Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on Alberta B Farrington Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Alberta B Farrington Foundation's largest grantees?
Alberta B Farrington Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Junior Golf Association of Arizona ($75,000), Ville De Marie Academy ($60,000) and Banner Health Foundation ($55,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Alberta B Farrington Foundation?
Alberta B Farrington Foundation reported $16.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $625K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $755K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Alberta B Farrington Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alberta B Farrington Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alberta B Farrington Foundation's EIN?
Alberta B Farrington Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0717723. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Alberta B Farrington Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Alberta B Farrington Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/alberta-b-farrington-foundation-morg_8867d921d9154c8baef7b7111855ae5b
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