Fairwyn Fund
Fairwyn Fund is a private foundation, based in Carol Stream, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 3 grants totaling $156K. Net investment income was $2K.
Fairwyn Fund at a glance
In short: Fairwyn Fund gave $156K across 3 grants in 2022 (avg $52K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $155,691
- +159.5% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $51,897
- +73.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Fairwyn Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 16 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Fairwyn Fund gives
- Giving grew 126% from 2019 to 2022. 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2020) to $156K (2022). In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $156K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $155,691 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $1,875 | $156,496 | $155,691 | 3 | $155,691 | $1,875 | — |
| 2021 | $154,600 | $5,004 | $60,224 | $60,000 | 2 | $60,000 | $4,627 | — |
| 2020 | $209,820 | $6,991 | $59,200 | $59,000 | 6 | — | $5,931 | $10,467 |
| 2019 | $258,587 | $7,630 | $69,201 | $69,000 | 5 | — | $7,429 | $12,485 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fairwyn Fund is led by C William Pollard, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 6 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
C William Pollard
President
President & Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Amy Burdett
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Brian C Pollard
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Charles W Pollard III
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Judith W Pollard
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Julie Grant
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Fairwyn Fund
How much does Fairwyn Fund give each year?
Fairwyn Fund gave $156K across 3 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $60K across 2 grants.
What is Fairwyn Fund's typical grant size?
Fairwyn Fund's median grant in 2022 was $50,000, and its average grant was $51,897, across 3 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fairwyn Fund give grants?
Fairwyn Fund gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Fairwyn Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Fairwyn Fund's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Fairwyn Fund's EIN?
Fairwyn Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3529559. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 21, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2022
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