Farber Family Foundation Inc
Farber Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation incorporated in Florida in 1992 and based in Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a focus on philanthropic giving across education, health, and human services sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.4M
+7.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.0M
+252.9% YoY
Grant Count
16
+6.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$123K
+230.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's funding priorities include:
- Education and higher education
- Jewish organizations and Judaism
- Health and human services
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
- Nonprofit support
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.
Grant Range
$10,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation provides funding across multiple states including Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Florida, and Colorado, with particular emphasis on Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue:
- Total assets (2024): $13.4 million
- Total assets (2023): $12.4 million
- Total assets (2022): $10.1 million
- Total revenues (2024): $2.15 million
- Total expenses (2024): $409,376
- Giving rate: 14.7% of assets
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,394,978 | $12,426,756 | $10,136,223 |
| Revenue | $2,154,714 | $3,965,683 | $730,217 |
| Expenses | $409,376 | $1,265,162 | $492,657 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,964,413 | $556,668 | $2,729,335 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,114,988 | $499,708 | $643,234 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,100,376 | $1,023,127 | $956,739 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Vivian Farber - President and Director
- Ellen Farber - Executive Director and Treasurer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIVIAN FARBER | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| ELLEN FARBER | EX. DIRECTOR, TREASURER, S | 10 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has made significant contributions to neuroscience research and education. Notable recent gifts include major donations to Thomas Jefferson University's neuroscience initiatives, supporting the development of specialized research and clinical programs in the neurosciences field.
Farbers donate $20M to Thomas Jefferson UniversityRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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