Farrell Family Foundation
The Farrell Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Kentfield, California. Established in 2001, it supports education, health, human welfare, and the arts, with its website stating that it is currently focused on funding strong organizations in San Diego County.
Farrell Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Farrell Family Foundation gave $1.2M across 128 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in California. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,189,164
- -44.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 128
- -47.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,290
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,934,197
- -44.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (23 of 128, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Farrell Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its website also provides an application process and lists the materials above.
- Review Cycle
- The funding page lists June 15, September 1, and December 31, 2026. The application page identifies June 15, 2026 as the current application deadline.
- Deadline
- The funding page lists June 15, September 1, and December 31, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 205, Kentfield, CA 94914
Phone: (310) 683-9142
Website: https://farrellfamilyfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Farrell Family Foundation
Who Farrell Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Cerebral Palsy Foundation ($66K). Together the top 10 received $455K.
Grant Size Distribution
925 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 893 grants of 925 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it is currently focused on strong organizations in San Diego County. In 2024, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in California; other leading recipient states or districts were Washington, DC (7%), New York (6%), Texas (4%), and Virginia (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 128 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Farrell Family Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 23 of 128 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2024) to $2.2M (2020). In 2024 it made 128 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Cerebral Palsy Foundation San Diego, CA | Funds for Discretionary Use | $65,840 |
| American Israel Education Foundation Washington, DC | Funds for Discretionary Use | $63,860 |
| Teach for America New York, NY | Funds for Discretionary Use | $55,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul Village San Diego, CA | Funds for Discretionary Use | $55,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County Inc San Diego, CA | Funds for Discretionary Use | $40,000 |
| St Francis Friarycapuchin Franciscan Order Burlingame, CA | Funds for Discretionary Use | $40,000 |
| Bishop School La Jolla, CA | Funds for Discretionary Use | $35,000 |
| Bulamu Healthcare International Palo Alto, CA | Funds for Discretionary Use | $35,000 |
| Just in Time for Foster Youth San Diego, CA | Funds for Discretionary Use | $35,000 |
| Community Resource Center Encinitas, CA | Funds for Discretionary Use | $30,000 |
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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 | $1,934,197 | $315,420 | $1,811,161 | $1,189,164 | 128 | $1,355,116 | $291,714 | $129,011 |
| 2023 | $3,508,259 | $430,287 | $2,551,962 | $2,133,213 | 244 | $2,303,155 | $386,606 | $215,854 |
| 2022 | $5,498,184 | $228,077 | $2,342,695 | $1,836,813 | 218 | $1,994,061 | $159,544 | $342,004 |
| 2021 | $7,567,971 | $1,306,476 | $2,664,677 | $2,039,631 | 195 | $2,163,707 | $1,212,556 | $482,413 |
| 2020 | $8,940,498 | $920,521 | $2,410,676 | $2,220,287 | 140 | — | $817,699 | $520,614 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Farrell Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $129K 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
The foundation’s mission is “to contribute to the betterment of society through the support of education, health, human welfare and the arts.” It says its contributions are intended to promote self-reliance, responsibility, and accountability.
Its 2024 grants illustrate support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, Teach for America describes its work as developing leaders to teach underserved students; St. Vincent de Paul Village says it helps people break cycles of homelessness and poverty; and Just in Time for Foster Youth describes its work as supporting young people transitioning from foster care. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 128 grants totaling $1,189,164. Grant amounts ranged from $15 to $65,840, with a median of $2,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $65,840 to United Cerebral Palsy Foundation, $63,860 to American Israel Education Foundation, $55,000 each to Teach for America and St. Vincent de Paul Village, and $40,000 each to Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County and St. Francis Friary/Capuchin Franciscan Order. Other notable grants included $35,000 to Just in Time for Foster Youth and $30,000 to Community Resource Center. The stated purpose for these grants was “funds for discretionary use.”
The foundation’s guidelines emphasize measurable outcomes and say that competent management, effective and cost-efficient results, overhead expenses, and the ability to measure and report results are considered. Eligible recipients must be tax-exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3), or have an equivalent federal designation in another country. Application materials listed on the foundation’s website include a cover sheet and proposal narrative, tax-exemption determination letter, program budget, audited financial statements, newsletter, annual report, board-member qualifications, relevant publications or news coverage, and letters of support where available. The website says evidence of networking receives special consideration.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Peter C. Farrell, Paul A. Farrell, Catherine A. Sertori, and Michael J. Farrell as directors, and Kristi Burlingame as executive director/CFO. The foundation’s website identifies Peter C. Farrell as chairman and Kristi Burlingame as executive director, treasurer, and secretary; it identifies Michael J. Farrell as chief executive officer of ResMed.
Farrell Family Foundation is led by Kristi Burlingame, Executive Director & CFO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kristi Burlingame
Executive Director & CFO
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$87K (2020) → $98K (2024)
Catherine A. Sertori
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Farrell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul A. Farrell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter C. Farrell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $98K, to Kristi Burlingame (Executive Director/CFO).
Frequently asked questions about Farrell Family Foundation
How much does Farrell Family Foundation give each year?
Farrell Family Foundation gave $1.2M across 128 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.1M across 244 grants.
What is Farrell Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Farrell Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $9,290, across 128 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Farrell Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Farrell Family Foundation give grants?
Farrell Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (7%) and New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (21 grants), Washington, DC (7 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Arlington, VA (4 grants).
Does Farrell Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 128 grants with a stated purpose on Farrell Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Funds for Discretionary Use" (128 grants).
Who are Farrell Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Farrell Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include United Cerebral Palsy Foundation ($65,840), American Israel Education Foundation ($63,860) and Teach for America ($55,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Farrell Family Foundation?
Farrell Family Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $129K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Farrell Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is “to contribute to the betterment of society through the support of education, health, human welfare and the arts.” It says its contributions are intended to promote self-reliance, responsibility, and accountability. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Farrell Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Farrell Family Foundation's EIN?
Farrell Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2167530. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Farrell Family 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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