Farlight Foundation
Farlight Foundation is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. In its 2024 filing, it reported 28 grants totaling $807,500 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in geographic education and storytelling, palliative care, music education, and student writing.
Farlight Foundation at a glance
In short: Farlight Foundation gave $808K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), top state Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $807,500
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- -37.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,839
- +54.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $20,868,729
- +6.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Farlight Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1000 South Ocean Blvd 404, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone: (212) 309-6817
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Farlight Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Geographic Society ($210K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $703K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 76 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut (35%), Washington, DC (26%), Massachusetts (21%), Pennsylvania (17%), and Maryland (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Farlight Foundation gives
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2022) to $839K (2023). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $808K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Geographic Society Washington DC, DC | To Support the Organization's Mission | $200,000 |
| Palliative Care for Uganda Inc Norwalk, CT | To Support the Organization's Mission | $125,000 |
| Play on Philly Philadelphia, PA | To Support the Organization's Mission | $100,000 |
| 826 Boston Roxbury, MA | To Support the Organization's Mission | $75,000 |
| Palliative Care for Uganda Inc Norwalk, CT | To Support the Organization's Mission | $62,500 |
| TCS Westport, CT | To Support the Organization's Mission | $25,000 |
| Westport Country Playhouse Westport, CT | To Support the Organization's Mission | $25,000 |
| Bucks Rock Camp New Milford, CT | To Support the Organization's Mission | $25,000 |
| Wesleyan University Middletown, CT | To Support the Organization's Mission | $20,000 |
| Ramah Norwood, MA | To Support the Organization's Mission | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,868,729 | $3,269,612 | $984,137 | $807,500 | 28 | $933,716 | $3,267,207 | $998,042 |
| 2023 | $19,655,243 | $2,253,108 | $915,805 | $839,000 | 45 | $891,977 | $2,252,860 | $877,949 |
| 2022 | $15,647,972 | $1,147,376 | $90,305 | $43,400 | 3 | $81,305 | $1,147,376 | $877,819 |
| 2021 | $20,600,000 | $19,526,170 | $150 | — | — | $150 | $6,401 | $70,787 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Farlight Foundation reported a distributable amount of $998K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own stated missions span several areas. National Geographic Society says it works to increase geographic knowledge through science, exploration, education, and storytelling. Palliative Care and Education for Rural says it provides palliative care to people in rural East Africa. Play On Philly says it provides underserved Philadelphia children with transformative music education.
Other 2024 recipients describe their work as supporting student writing, tutoring, and publishing (826 Boston); enriching the community through professional theater (Westport Country Playhouse); and offering young artists a residential summer camp centered on the performing and creative arts (Buck’s Rock Camp). Wesleyan University describes its mission as providing a liberal arts education within a diverse community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $807,500. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $200,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the larger awards were $200,000 to National Geographic Society, $125,000 and $62,500 to Palliative Care for Uganda Inc, $100,000 to Play On Philly, and $75,000 to 826 Boston. Other listed grants included $25,000 each to Westport Country Playhouse, Buck’s Rock Camp, and TCS, and $20,000 each to Wesleyan University and Ramah.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Harold J Levy, Dana A Levy, Jenna Rose Levy, and Jonathan H Levy as trustees.
Farlight Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dana A. Levy
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harold J. Levy
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenna Rose Levy
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan H. Levy
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Farlight Foundation
How much does Farlight Foundation give each year?
Farlight Foundation gave $808K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $839K across 45 grants.
What is Farlight Foundation's typical grant size?
Farlight Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $28,839, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Farlight Foundation give grants?
Farlight Foundation's top state is Connecticut, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (26%) and Massachusetts (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Concord, MA (6 grants), Philadelphia, PA (5 grants), Norwalk, CT (2 grants) and Westport, CT (2 grants).
Does Farlight Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Farlight Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Organization's Mission" (28 grants).
Who are Farlight Foundation's largest grantees?
Farlight Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include National Geographic Society ($210,000 across 2 grants), Palliative Care for Uganda Inc ($187,500 across 2 grants) and Play on Philly ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Farlight Foundation?
Farlight Foundation reported $20.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $934K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $998K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Farlight Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own stated missions span several areas. National Geographic Society says it works to increase geographic knowledge through science, exploration, education, and storytelling. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Farlight Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Farlight Foundation's EIN?
Farlight Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3542940. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Farlight Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Farlight Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/farlight-foundation-morg_fe0338f6ba5b401fa8ec2f0ae0c69f33
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