Fairbank Foundation
Fairbank Foundation is a private foundation, based in McLean, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $778K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $658K. Net investment income was $130K.
Fairbank Foundation at a glance
In short: Fairbank Foundation gave $658K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $219K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $657,503
- +9.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $219,168
- -27.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $201,488
- Total assets
- $777,545
- -9.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (69% 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 Fairbank Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Stanford University ($406K). Together the top 3 received $658K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Fairbank Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 185% 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
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $600K (2022) to $658K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $658K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | General | $406,015 |
| Georgretown University Washington, DC | General | $201,488 |
| Lennie Roberts Advocacy Fund Palo Alto, CA | General | $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 | $777,545 | $130,401 | $773,154 | $657,503 | 3 | $772,701 | $130,401 | $417,752 |
| 2023 | $861,463 | $142,038 | $713,043 | $600,729 | 2 | $709,785 | $142,038 | $325,375 |
| 2022 | $887,422 | $165,306 | $685,465 | $600,014 | 2 | $683,315 | $158,306 | $382,521 |
| 2021 | $870,661 | $10,293,592 | $32,657 | — | — | $30,457 | $148,175 | $343,274 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fairbank Foundation reported a distributable amount of $418K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fairbank Foundation is led by Rebecca P Winebrenner, Executive Director, Secretary & Treasurer since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 3 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rebecca P Winebrenner
Executive Director, Secretary & Treasurer
Assistant Secretary → Executive Director & Treasurer, 2022
Executive Director & Treasurer → Executive Director, Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$15K (2022) → $44K (2024)
Richard D Fairbank
Chairman
President → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Leffler
Director & General Counsel
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$15K (2022) → $42K (2024)
Joan M Tabler
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$10K (2023) → $10K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Christine U Fairbank (2021–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $44K, to Rebecca P Winebrenner (Exec. Direct., Sec & Treas). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Fairbank Foundation
How much does Fairbank Foundation give each year?
Fairbank Foundation gave $658K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $601K across 2 grants.
What is Fairbank Foundation's typical grant size?
Fairbank Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $201,488, and its average grant was $219,168, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fairbank Foundation give grants?
Fairbank Foundation gives mostly in California: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (31%).
Does Fairbank Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Fairbank Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Fairbank Foundation?
Fairbank Foundation reported $778K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $773K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $418K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Fairbank Foundation's EIN?
Fairbank Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3097479. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 2021–2024
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