Fain Family Foundation
Fain Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Coral Gables, Florida, that made 55 grants totaling $1,547,609 in 2024. Its grants supported organizations including schools and universities, Jewish organizations, a tropical botanic garden, a hunger-relief nonprofit, and a national parks conservation organization.
Fain Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Fain Family Foundation gave $1.5M across 55 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), top state Florida. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,547,609
- -67.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 55
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,138
- -64.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $2,324,652
- -19.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (18 of 55, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (25% 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 Fain Family 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: 700 Arvida Parkway, Coral Gables, FL 33156
Phone: (305) 661-3246
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fain Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Escuela Bilingue International ($150K). Together the top 10 received $893K.
Grant Size Distribution
317 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 272 grants of 317 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (25%), California (20%), New York (17%), Washington, DC (9%), and Illinois (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Fain Family Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 55 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 296% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $1.2M (2021) to $4.8M (2023). In 2024 it made 55 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Escuela Bilingue International Oakland, CA | General Purpose | $150,000 |
| Northwestern University Fiedler Hillel Evanston, IL | General Purpose | $125,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Coral Gables, FL | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Temple of the High Country Boone, NC | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| University of Hartford West Hartford, CT | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| American Jewish Committee New York, NY | General Purpose | $68,346 |
| Achieve Miami Inc Miami, FL | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Moses Brown School Providence, RI | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Share Our Strength Washington, DC | General Purpose | $50,000 |
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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 | $2,324,652 | $1,013,021 | $1,581,176 | $1,547,609 | 55 | $1,554,833 | $986,170 | $525,835 |
| 2023 | $2,892,807 | $1,316,856 | $4,819,978 | $4,788,460 | 60 | $4,795,180 | $590,052 | $401,518 |
| 2022 | $4,165,340 | $2,769,768 | $1,314,280 | $1,283,805 | 73 | $1,290,010 | $790,624 | $342,291 |
| 2021 | $3,690,558 | $2,015,734 | $1,261,158 | $1,242,826 | 67 | $1,242,882 | $296,433 | $416,298 |
| 2020 | $4,142,031 | $3,990,861 | $2,045,793 | $2,017,114 | 62 | — | $75,538 | $205,621 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fain Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $526K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden describes its work as harnessing the power of plants and sharing tropical gardening; Oakland Hebrew Day School describes itself as a Modern Orthodox Jewish day school; and Share Our Strength says it works to address child hunger and poverty. National Parks Conservation Association describes its mission as protecting America’s national parks.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 55 grants totaling $1,547,609. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $150,000, with a median of $15,000. Among the largest awards were $150,000 to Escuela Bilingue International, $125,000 to Northwestern University Fiedler Hillel, and $100,000 each to Birthright Israel Foundation, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Temple of the High Country, and University of Hartford.
Other notable 2024 grants included $68,346 to American Jewish Committee; $50,000 each to Achieve Miami, Moses Brown School, and Share Our Strength; $45,000 to Oakland Hebrew Day School; and $40,000 to National Parks Conservation Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard D. Fain and Colleen J. Fain as President & Treasurer.
Fain Family Foundation is led by Colleen J. Fain, President & Treasurer since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Colleen J. Fain
President & Treasurer
Secretary → President & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard D. Fain
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Fain Family Foundation
How much does Fain Family Foundation give each year?
Fain Family Foundation gave $1.5M across 55 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.8M across 60 grants.
What is Fain Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Fain Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $28,138, across 55 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fain Family Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does Fain Family Foundation give grants?
Fain Family Foundation's top state is Florida, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (20%) and New York (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (13 grants), New York, NY (7 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants) and Coral Gables, FL (4 grants).
Does Fain Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of Fain Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (54 of 55) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Fain Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Fain Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Escuela Bilingue International ($150,000), Northwestern University Fiedler Hillel ($125,000) and Birthright Israel Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fain Family Foundation?
Fain Family Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $526K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Fain Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fain Family 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 Fain Family Foundation's EIN?
Fain Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3569866. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Fain Family 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Fain 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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Grantable. (2026). Fain Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/fain-family-foundation-morg_cb87cb529b2143be8b38559c28405ac4
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