Fairweather Foundation
Fairweather Foundation is a private foundation, based in Minden, NV. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 7 grants totaling $9.7M. Net investment income was $384K.
Fairweather Foundation at a glance
In short: Fairweather Foundation gave $9.7M across 7 grants in 2020 (avg $1.4M), mostly in California. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $9,690,230
- Grants made (2020)
- 7
- Average grant
- $1,384,319
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Primary geography
- California (95% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Fairweather Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Schwab Charitable Fund ($8.8M). Together the top 7 received $9.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 7 grants totaling $9.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA | For Distribution of Charitable Gifts | $8,847,690 |
| Wnet New York Public Media New York, NY | Campaign | $400,000 |
| Leland Stanford Junior University Stanford, CA | Campaign | $325,000 |
| Coachme Health San Francisco, CA | Campaign | $50,000 |
| Channel 5 Public Broadcasting Inc Reno, NV | Campaign | $35,000 |
| St Peter's Episcopal Church Carson City, NV | Campaign | $20,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | Campaign | $12,540 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $533,390 | $9,716,685 | $9,690,230 | 7 | $383,825 | $393,242 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fairweather Foundation reported a distributable amount of $393K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fairweather Foundation is led by Arthur E. Hall, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Arthur E. Hall
President
New on the 2020 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Hall
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Fairweather Foundation
How much does Fairweather Foundation give each year?
Fairweather Foundation gave $9.7M across 7 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Fairweather Foundation's typical grant size?
Fairweather Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $50,000, and its average grant was $1,384,319, across 7 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fairweather Foundation give grants?
Fairweather Foundation gives mostly in California: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does Fairweather Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Fairweather Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Campaign" (6 grants).
Who are Fairweather Foundation's largest grantees?
Fairweather Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Schwab Charitable Fund ($8,847,690), Wnet New York Public Media ($400,000) and Leland Stanford Junior University ($325,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How much is Fairweather Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Fairweather Foundation reported a distributable amount of $393K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Fairweather Foundation's EIN?
Fairweather Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0193741. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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