Fainbarg Family Foundation
Fainbarg Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Costa Mesa, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $327K. Net investment income was $123K.
Fainbarg Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Fainbarg Family Foundation gave $327K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $327,300
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- Average grant
- $40,913
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,764,916
- -4.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Fainbarg Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Heritage Pointe Home for the Aging ($175K). Together the top 8 received $327K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 8 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Fainbarg Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 114% of 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
In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $327K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage Pointe Home for the Aging Mission Viejo, CA | General Program Support | $175,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Orange County Irvine, CA | General Program Support | $111,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Orange County Irvine, CA | General Program Support | $11,800 |
| Santa Ana College Foundation Santa Ana, CA | General Program Support | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Central Orange Coast Irvine, CA | General Program Support | $10,000 |
| Temple Beth Sholom Santa Ana, CA | General Program Support | $7,500 |
| Orange County Community Foundation Irvine, CA | General Program Support | $1,000 |
| Simchat Shabbat Irvine, CA | General Program Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $5,764,916 | $123,006 | $376,697 | $327,300 | 8 | $327,300 | $123,006 | $287,246 |
| 2023 | $6,018,607 | $2,078,698 | $252,823 | — | — | $252,823 | — | $228,986 |
| 2022 | $4,192,732 | $1,254,893 | $250,308 | — | — | $250,308 | — | $124,099 |
| 2021 | $3,188,147 | $1,138,521 | $1,471,343 | — | — | $1,471,433 | — | $165,212 |
| 2020 | $3,520,969 | $1,251,182 | $169,618 | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fainbarg Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $287K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fainbarg Family Foundation is led by Sara Fainbarg, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sara Fainbarg
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy Chase
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Steven Fainbarg (2020–2023) — Vice President
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 Fainbarg Family Foundation
How much does Fainbarg Family Foundation give each year?
Fainbarg Family Foundation gave $327K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Fainbarg Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Fainbarg Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $40,913, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fainbarg Family Foundation give grants?
Fainbarg Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Irvine, CA (5 grants) and Santa Ana, CA (2 grants).
Does Fainbarg Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Fainbarg Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Fainbarg Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Fainbarg Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Heritage Pointe Home for the Aging ($175,000), Jewish Federation of Orange County ($111,000) and Jewish Community Center of Orange County ($11,800), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fainbarg Family Foundation?
Fainbarg Family Foundation reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $327K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $287K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Fainbarg Family Foundation's EIN?
Fainbarg Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0070955. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Fainbarg 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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