Farbstein Family Charitable Foundation

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA EIN: 95-4329775

Farbstein Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $425K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 38 grants totaling $71K. Net investment income was $21K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$425K

-10.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$71K

+20.3% YoY

Grant Count

38

-5.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

+26.7% YoY

About Farbstein Family Charitable Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Farbstein Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $425K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 38 grants totaling $71K. Net investment income was $21K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

9states
+1 more states

Cities

ArlingtonAtlantaBerkeleyBeverly HillsBostonBronxCambridgeChicagoIndianapolisLa JollaLittle RockLong BeachLos AngelesNew YorkPasadenaPort WashingtonResedaSanta MonicaVeniceVentura

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$23K$47K$70K$94K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$424,650$474,243$479,661
Revenue$35,646$62,495$16,730
Expenses$85,239$67,913$68,844
Qualifying Distributions$71,000$59,000$58,500
Net Investment Income$21,407$53,459$6,386
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$18K$36K$53K$71K40 grants202040 grants202140 grants202240 grants202338 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN$4KENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND$3KFRIENDS OF THE EARTH$3KLA REGIONAL FOOD BANK$3KNARAL$3KSHELTER PARTNERSHIP$3KST JOSEPH CENTER$3KFEEDING AMERICA$3KACLU$2KAMNESTY INTERNATIONAL$2K

Grant Size Distribution

198 grants across all recorded years

198<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include World Central Kitchen ($4,000), Environmental Defense Fund ($3,000), Friends of the Earth ($3,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
ACLU NEW YORK, NYSUPPORTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS$2,000
SALK INSTITUTE ALZHEIMERS LA JOLLA, CASCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ON ALZHEIMERS$1,000
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL NEW YORK, NYSUPPORTS INTERNATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS$2,000
CARE USA ATLANTA, GAINTERNATIONAL RELIEF ORGANIZATION$2,000
CSPI WASHINGTON, DCRESEARCH & ACTION OF NUTRITION AND DISARMAMENT$2,000
CONCERN FOUNDATION LOS ANGELES, CASUPPORTS CANCER RESEARCH$1,000
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS NEW YORK, NYINTERNATIONAL MEDICAL RELIEF$2,000
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND NEW YORK, NYENVIRONMENTAL ACTION$3,000
FRIENDS OF THE EARTH BERKELEY, CAENVIRONMENTAL ACTION$3,000
SABAN COMMUNITY CLINIC LOS ANGELES, CALOCAL MEDICAL CARE FOR THE NEEDY$2,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
JAY FARBSTEINCEO2
ALEX FARBSTEINSecretary1
ELLEN FARBSTEINPresident1

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Farbstein Family Charitable Foundation?

As of 2024, Farbstein Family Charitable Foundation holds $425K in total assets with $36K in annual revenue. It awarded 38 grants totaling $71K in 2024.

Where does Farbstein Family Charitable Foundation operate?

Farbstein Family Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Arkansas, California, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, New York, Virginia.

What size grants does Farbstein Family Charitable Foundation award?

In 2024, Farbstein Family Charitable Foundation awarded 38 grants totaling $71K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Farbstein Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?

Farbstein Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4329775. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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