Fair Share Foundation
Fair Share Foundation is a private foundation based in Pelham, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations for “financial aid,” including organizations working in areas such as humanitarian response, violence prevention, conservation, and seed stewardship, as described by the grantees themselves.
Fair Share Foundation at a glance
In short: Fair Share Foundation gave $181K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $180,550
- +109.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -13.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,888
- +142.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,925
- Total assets
- $19
- -100.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (29% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Fair Share 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. The filing does not describe an application process or required materials.
- Contact
Mailing address: 25 Arnold Road, Pelham, MA 01002
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fair Share Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Peace Brigades International ($38K). Together the top 10 received $170K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 65 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were DC (29%), Massachusetts (14%), Pennsylvania (12%), California (10%), and Colorado (10%). The listed grants also went to recipients in Minnesota, New York, Missouri, and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Fair Share Foundation gives
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 69% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 837% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $19K (2022) to $181K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $181K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peace Brigades International Washington, DC | financial aid | $38,000 |
| American Friends Service Committee Philadelphia, PA | financial aid | $20,925 |
| Seva Berkley, CA | financial aid | $18,925 |
| Trees Water People Fort Collins, CO | financial aid | $18,925 |
| Center for the Victims of Torture St. Paul, MN | financial aid | $15,925 |
| Food Bank of Western Mass N Hatfield, MA | financial aid | $15,000 |
| Violence Policy Center Washington, DC | financial aid | $12,925 |
| Conservation International Boston, MA | financial aid | $10,925 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | financial aid | $10,000 |
| Safe Horizon New York, NY | financial aid | $8,000 |
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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 | $19 | $9,861 | $181,190 | $180,550 | 13 | $180,550 | — | — |
| 2023 | $182,152 | $30,603 | $87,353 | $86,000 | 15 | $86,000 | $29,853 | $10,272 |
| 2022 | $252,268 | $42,645 | $19,550 | $19,000 | 3 | $19,000 | $2,655 | — |
| 2021 | $302,858 | $13,625 | $107,622 | $107,000 | 17 | $107,000 | $13,003 | — |
| 2020 | $380,865 | $3,112 | $167,597 | $166,850 | 17 | — | $2,662 | — |
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 included organizations whose own stated missions cover varied work. For example, the Violence Policy Center describes its work as educational and research activity on firearms violence; the International Rescue Committee says it responds to humanitarian crises and helps people affected by conflict and disaster; and Organic Seed Alliance says it promotes an abundant, diverse supply of organic seed. These are the grantees’ descriptions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
The 2024 filing lists 13 grants totaling $180,550. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $38,000, with a median of $12,925. The largest listed grants were $38,000 to Peace Brigades International, $20,925 to American Friends Service Committee, $18,925 each to SEVA and Trees Water People, and $15,925 to Center for the Victims of Torture. Other listed recipients included Food Bank of Western Mass ($15,000), Violence Policy Center ($12,925), Conservation International ($10,925), International Rescue Committee ($10,000), Safe Horizon ($8,000), Friends of the Rainforest ($5,000), and Organic Seed Alliance ($4,000).
Separately, the foundation’s statement on its 2024 filing says it donated $86,000 to 15 charities for financial aid. That statement differs from the filing’s itemized grant figures above.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Diane Steingart and Jonathan Woodbridge as trustees.
Fair Share Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Diane Steingart
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jonathan Woodbridge
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Fair Share Foundation
How much does Fair Share Foundation give each year?
Fair Share Foundation gave $181K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $86K across 15 grants.
What is Fair Share Foundation's typical grant size?
Fair Share Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,925, and its average grant was $13,888, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fair Share Foundation give grants?
Fair Share Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (14%) and Pennsylvania (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Fair Share Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Fair Share Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Aid" (13 grants).
Who are Fair Share Foundation's largest grantees?
Fair Share Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Peace Brigades International ($38,000), American Friends Service Committee ($20,925) and Seva ($18,925), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fair Share Foundation?
Fair Share Foundation reported $19 in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $10K.
What does Fair Share Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own stated missions cover varied work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fair Share Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fair Share Foundation's EIN?
Fair Share Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6887815. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Fair Share 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
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Grantable. (2026). Fair Share Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/fair-share-foundation-morg_1669dc71bca14abc9cc0541e38346830
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