Farr Family Foundation Inc
Farr Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lewes, Delaware. Its 2025 filing reports 19 grants totaling $191,000 to charitable organizations, including educational, religious, and social-service organizations.
Farr Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Farr Family Foundation Inc gave $191K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), top state District of Columbia. 26% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $191,000
- -4.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +26.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,053
- -24.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $3,530,963
- -2.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (5 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (31% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Farr Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 16192 Coastal Highway, Lewes, DE 19958
Phone: (540) 349-4103
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Farr Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Georgetown University ($30K). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 76 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC (31%) and Virginia (29%), followed by Utah (10%), Maryland (8%), and Iowa (5%). The listed 2025 grants also included recipients in Colorado, Pennsylvania, New York, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Farr Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 19 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 74% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2023) to $215K (2021). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $191K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | Charitable: General Support | $30,000 |
| St John the Evangelist Catholic Chu Warrenton, VA | Charitable: General Support | $30,000 |
| The Solanus Medical Mission Sandy, UT | Charitable: General Support | $20,000 |
| Washington Jesuit Academy Washington, DC | Charitable: General Support | $15,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlin Arlington, VA | Charitable: General Support | $10,000 |
| Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA | Charitable: General Support | $10,000 |
| Augustine Institute Greenwood Village, CO | Charitable: General Support | $10,000 |
| Don Bosco Cristo Rey Takoma Park, MD | Charitable: General Support | $10,000 |
| Discalced Carmelite Nuns Loretto, PA | Charitable: General Support | $7,500 |
| St Dominic's Monastery Linden, VA | Charitable: General Support | $7,500 |
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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 | $3,530,963 | $166,197 | $318,767 | $191,000 | 19 | $235,279 | $82,709 | — |
| 2024 | $3,602,271 | $326,110 | $320,377 | $200,000 | 15 | $242,437 | $248,170 | — |
| 2023 | $3,596,538 | $455,016 | $272,107 | $150,000 | 15 | $186,000 | $368,909 | — |
| 2022 | $3,365,832 | $16,767 | $298,539 | $175,000 | 14 | $212,919 | $4,102 | $181,646 |
| 2021 | $3,472,604 | $372,144 | $341,850 | $215,000 | 13 | $275,919 | $306,213 | $238,510 |
| 2020 | $3,442,310 | $94,185 | $325,123 | $205,000 | 14 | — | $13,727 | $209,503 |
| 2019 | $3,673,248 | $173,845 | $302,862 | $174,000 | 15 | — | $88,302 | $207,141 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for universities and schools, religious organizations, and social-service organizations. For example, Georgetown University describes its mission as promoting intellectual, ethical, and spiritual understanding through discourse among people of different faiths, cultures, and beliefs. Briar Cliff University describes itself as a Catholic, liberal-arts university in the Franciscan tradition. SOME says it helps people experiencing poverty and homelessness, while Food for the Poor says it links churches to serve people who are materially poor and poor in spirit. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $191,000. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $30,000, with a median of $7,500. The largest listed awards were $30,000 each to Georgetown University and St John the Evangelist Catholic Church; $20,000 to The Solanus Medical Mission; and $15,000 to Washington Jesuit Academy. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington, Briar Cliff University, Augustine Institute, and Don Bosco Cristo Rey.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joseph G. Farr as president, Catherine E. Farr as secretary, and Michael J. Farr as treasurer. Caroline M. Farr and Rebecca C. Farr are listed as directors.
Farr Family Foundation Inc is led by Joseph G. Farr, President on every filing since 2019; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph G. Farr
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$30K (2019) → $12K (2025)
Caroline M. Farr
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$12K (2019) → $18K (2025)
Rebecca C. Farr
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$18K (2019) → $12K (2025)
Catherine E. Farr
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$12K (2019) → $18K (2025)
Michael J. Farr
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$18K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $18K, to Catherine E Farr (Secretary). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Farr Family Foundation Inc
How much does Farr Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Farr Family Foundation Inc gave $191K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $200K across 15 grants.
What is Farr Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Farr Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $10,053, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Farr Family Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does Farr Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Farr Family Foundation Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (29%) and Utah (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants) and Alexandria, VA (2 grants).
Does Farr Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Farr Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Farr Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Farr Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Georgetown University ($30,000), St John the Evangelist Catholic Chu ($30,000) and The Solanus Medical Mission ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Farr Family Foundation Inc?
Farr Family Foundation Inc reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $166K.
What does Farr Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for universities and schools, religious organizations, and social-service organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Farr Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Farr Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Farr Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5419103. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Farr Family Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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