Facter Family Foundation
Facter Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Laguna Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $10K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 9 grants totaling $12K.
Facter Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Facter Family Foundation gave $12K across 9 grants in 2022 (avg $1K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $12,200
- +32.6% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 9
- +50.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $1,356
- -11.6% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $10,303
- -61.4% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Illinois (57% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
Who Facter Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Rush University Medical Center ($5K). Together the top 9 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Facter Family Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2020) to $12K (2022). In 2022 it made 9 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $5,000 |
| Gateway Public Schools San Francisco, CA | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $1,500 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund Wellesley Hills, MA | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $1,000 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $1,000 |
| Harvard Law School Annual Fund Cambridge, MA | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels America Arlington, VA | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $1,000 |
| Chicago Furniture Bank Chicago, IL | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $1,000 |
| American Parkinson Disease Assn Staten Island, NY | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $500 |
| Dedication to Special Education San Rafael, CA | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $10,303 | $16,383 | $12,200 | 9 | $16,383 | $1,069 |
| 2021 | $26,686 | $9,215 | $9,200 | 6 | — | $1,550 |
| 2020 | $35,901 | $10,445 | $8,900 | 4 | — | $2,157 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Facter Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Facter Family Foundation is led by Jeffrey Facter, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Jeffrey Facter
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Facter Family Foundation
How much does Facter Family Foundation give each year?
Facter Family Foundation gave $12K across 9 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $9K across 6 grants.
What is Facter Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Facter Family Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,356, across 9 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Facter Family Foundation give grants?
Facter Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (16%) and California (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Who are Facter Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Facter Family Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Rush University Medical Center ($5,000), Gateway Public Schools ($1,500) and Cure Alzheimer's Fund ($1,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is Facter Family Foundation?
Facter Family Foundation reported $10K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Facter Family Foundation's EIN?
Facter Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4304057. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 31, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 18, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
Live grants for the work Facter Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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