Far Reach Foundation
Far Reach Foundation is a private foundation, based in South Burlington, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $28.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $2.7M. Net investment income was $932K.
Far Reach Foundation at a glance
In short: Far Reach Foundation gave $2.7M across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $884K), mostly in Vermont. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,651,272
- +32.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $883,757
- -55.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $425,000
- Total assets
- $28,908,988
- +17.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Vermont (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Far Reach Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Vermont Community Foundation ($2.0M). Together the top 2 received $2.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Far Reach Foundation gives
- Giving grew 77% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 212% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2023) to $2.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Community Foundation Middlebury, VT | General Support | $2,000,000 |
| Flynn Theater Burlington, VT | General Support | $425,000 |
| Flynn Theater Burlington, VT | General Support | $226,272 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,908,988 | $6,864,269 | $2,802,428 | $2,651,272 | 3 | $2,654,766 | $932,277 | $1,254,879 |
| 2024 | $24,636,899 | $5,663,782 | $2,112,682 | $2,000,000 | 1 | $2,003,665 | $658,758 | $1,051,377 |
| 2023 | $21,085,799 | $3,436,686 | $1,190,782 | $1,100,000 | 1 | $1,103,469 | $229,188 | $833,401 |
| 2022 | $18,839,895 | $2,295,461 | $1,586,519 | $1,500,000 | 1 | $1,504,569 | $154,281 | $752,708 |
| 2021 | $18,130,953 | $18,180,908 | $49,955 | — | — | $20,386 | $68,989 | $455,704 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Far Reach Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Far Reach Foundation is led by Jamie A. Alpert, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jamie A. Alpert
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Davis
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Davis
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sabrina Davis
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Far Reach Foundation
How much does Far Reach Foundation give each year?
Far Reach Foundation gave $2.7M across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.0M across 1 grant.
What is Far Reach Foundation's typical grant size?
Far Reach Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $425,000, and its average grant was $883,757, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Far Reach Foundation give grants?
Far Reach Foundation gives mostly in Vermont: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Burlington, VT (2 grants).
Does Far Reach Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Far Reach Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Far Reach Foundation?
Far Reach Foundation reported $28.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Far Reach Foundation's EIN?
Far Reach Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2566529. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Far Reach 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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