Farley Family Charitable Foundation
The Farley Family Charitable Foundation is a private family foundation established in September 2012 and based in Chicago, Illinois. The foundation was created to continue the philanthropic legacy of James N. and Nancy J. Farley. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees and is managed by a board of trustees comprising both family members and independent trustees.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$2.3M
-40.8% YoY
Grant Count
19
+5.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$123K
-43.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation focuses on three primary areas:
- Arts and Culture — including cultural preservation and heritage organizations
- Education — supporting educational institutions and programs
- Health — funding healthcare and health-related initiatives
According to Stuart Farley, a family trustee, "My parents wanted their children to have the opportunity to experience the pleasure and good feeling that comes from supporting the community."
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grants are awarded through trustee selection rather than formal application programs. The foundation does not maintain a public-facing website or application portal.
Grant Range
$3,000 to $2,000,000
Average Grant
$218,639
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation has strong ties to multiple communities across six states:
- Arizona (including Scottsdale and Fountain Hills)
- California (including Santa Rosa)
- Illinois (including Chicago and Hoffman Estates)
- Ohio (including Cincinnati)
- Vermont (including Windsor)
- Wisconsin
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (2024):
- Total assets: $33.9 million to $37.7 million
- Total expenses: $2.9 million to $4.5 million
- Total revenues: -$741,252 (2024)
- Total liabilities: $0
Historical Trend:
- 2023: $40.8 million in assets; $5.7 million in total giving
- 2022: $44.2 million in assets; $2.2 million in total giving
- 2021: $44.7 million in assets; $1.7 million in total giving
- 2020: $45.7 million in assets; $1.4 million in total giving
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| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
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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
81 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Holy Trinity High School ($525,000), Sparkshop ($415,000), Audubon Canyon Ranch ($345,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 10000 DEGREES SAN RAFAEL, CA | GRANT FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $2,500 |
| AMERICAN PRECISION MUSEUM WINDSOR, VT | GRANT FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $285,000 |
| ANOVA EDUCATION SANTA ROSA, CA | GRANT FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $205,000 |
| AUDUBON CANYON RANCH SANTA ROSA, CA | GRANT FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $345,000 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SANTA ROSA SANTA ROSA, CA | GRANT FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $160,000 |
| FEARLESS KITTY RESCUE FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ | GRANT FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $20,000 |
| FELLOWSHIP HOUSING CORPORATION HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL | GRANT FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $148,000 |
| FORGET ME NOT CHILDRENS SERVICES SANTA ROSA, CA | GRANT FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $5,000 |
| HOLY TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL CHICAGO, IL | GRANT FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $525,000 |
| HONORHEALTH FOUNDATION SCOTTSDALE, AZ | GRANT FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $3,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Trustees:
- Rebecca Wallenfelsz — Independent Trustee
- Barbara Jean Carre — Family Trustee
- James C. Farley — Family Trustee
- Sarah F. Huskey — Family Trustee
- Stuart M. Farley — Family Trustee
- Timothy P. Farley — Family Trustee
- David A. Lullo — Independent Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REBECCA WALLENFELZ CHAPMAN CUTLER | INDEPENDENT TRUSTEE | 2.5 | $156,160 |
| SARAH F HUSKEY | FAMILY TRUSTEE | 0.5 | $30,000 |
| TIMOTHY P FARLEY | FAMILY TRUSTEE | 0.5 | $30,000 |
| JAMES C FARLEY | FAMILY TRUSTEE | 0.5 | $30,000 |
| BARBARA JEAN CARRE | FAMILY TRUSTEE | 0.5 | $30,000 |
| STUART M FARLEY | FAMILY TRUSTEE | 0.5 | $30,000 |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: C/O Chapman and Cutler LLP P.O. Box 2593 Chicago, IL 60690-2593
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Farley Family Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation focuses on three primary areas: • **Arts and Culture** — including cultural preservation and heritage organizations • **Education** — supporting educational institutions and programs • **Health** — funding healthcare and health-related initiatives According to Stuart Farley, a family trustee, "My parents wanted their children to have the opportunity to experience the pleasure and good feeling that comes from supporting the community."
How do I apply for a grant from Farley Family Charitable Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Annual giving: $2.6 million (2024); $3.9 million (2023); $5.7 million (2023) • Number of grants: 18 grants in 2024; 17 grants in 2023 • Grant range: $3,000 to $2,000,000 • Median grant: $39,000 (2024); $25,000 (2023) • Average grant: $218,639 **Application Process:** The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grants are awarded through trustee selection rather than formal application programs. The foundation does not maintain a public-facing website or applic…
Where does Farley Family Charitable Foundation make grants?
The foundation has strong ties to multiple communities across six states: • **Arizona** (including Scottsdale and Fountain Hills) • **California** (including Santa Rosa) • **Illinois** (including Chicago and Hoffman Estates) • **Ohio** (including Cincinnati) • **Vermont** (including Windsor) • **Wisconsin**
What size grants does Farley Family Charitable Foundation award?
In 2024, Farley Family Charitable Foundation awarded 19 grants totaling $2.3M — an average of about $123K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Farley Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Farley Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5492483. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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