Farrington Foundation
Farrington Foundation is a private foundation based in Pennington, New Jersey. In its 2026 filing, it reported $139,000 in grants to 13 organizations.
Farrington Foundation at a glance
In short: Farrington Foundation gave $139K across 13 grants in 2026 (avg $11K), mostly in North Carolina. 54% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $139,000
- +6.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 13
- +85.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $10,692
- -42.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $709,370
- -6.6% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 54% first-time grantees (7 of 13, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (58% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Farrington 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1532, Pennington, NJ 08534-0691
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Farrington Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Island Cat Allies ($25K). Together the top 10 received $136K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 56 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina (58%), the District of Columbia (19%), New York (14%), Minnesota (8%), and Massachusetts (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Farrington Foundation open to new grantees?
54%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 7 of 13 grantees (54%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 31% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving fell 22% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 349% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $119K (2020) to $186K (2022). In 2026 it made 13 grants totaling $139K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Island Cat Allies Emerald Isle, NC | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
| UNC at Chapel Hill Public Radio Chapel Hill, NC | Unrestricted General | $20,000 |
| Kerr-Vance Academy Henderson, NC | General Operating | $20,000 |
| The Guardian Org Foundation Washington, DC | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| American Public Media Group St. Paul, MN | Unrestricted General | $11,000 |
| Smile Train New York City, NY | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Propublica New York, NY | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Beaufort Community Cat Project Beaufort, NC | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| National Public Radio - NPR Washington, DC | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Carteret Community Theatre Morehead City, NC | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $709,370 | $137,058 | $187,554 | $139,000 | 13 | $157,098 | $109,302 | $45,026 |
| 2025 | $759,287 | $156,529 | $175,066 | $130,000 | 7 | $147,883 | $129,207 | $47,327 |
| 2024 | $777,452 | $69,540 | $176,042 | $140,000 | 6 | $169,615 | $63,974 | $48,970 |
| 2023 | $876,072 | $130,643 | $230,032 | $179,000 | 12 | $219,729 | $123,104 | $53,232 |
| 2022 | $984,508 | $188,343 | $241,143 | $185,500 | 18 | $230,534 | $180,002 | $68,469 |
| 2021 | $1,037,699 | $169,049 | $208,076 | $156,000 | 11 | — | $161,143 | $62,927 |
| 2020 | $1,074,756 | $121,640 | $171,543 | $119,200 | 10 | — | $110,619 | $63,877 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Farrington Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2026 — 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 2026 grantees include organizations whose own stated missions span areas such as public media, cleft care, community theatre, and public policy. For example, American Public Media Group says it coordinates activities for supported organizations Minnesota Public Radio and Southern California Public Radio. Smile Train says its primary purpose is to provide people born with clefts the same opportunities in life as those born without clefts. Carteret Community Theatre says its purpose is the cultural betterment of Carteret County citizens through dramatic productions. Cato Institute says its mission is to advance ideas and public policy related to liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $139,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Among its largest grants were $25,000 to Island Cat Allies; $20,000 each to UNC at Chapel Hill Public Radio and Kerr-Vance Academy; and $15,000 to The Guardian Org Foundation. Other grants included $11,000 to American Public Media Group, $10,000 each to Smile Train, ProPublica, Beaufort Community Cat Project, and National Public Radio, and $5,000 to Carteret Community Theatre. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as unrestricted general support, except Kerr-Vance Academy’s grant, which is listed as general operating.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Bank of America N A and E N Bagshawe as co-trustees.
Farrington Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America N A
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$16K (2020) → $14K (2026)
E. N. Bagshawe
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $31K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $31K, to E N Bagshawe (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Farrington Foundation
How much does Farrington Foundation give each year?
Farrington Foundation gave $139K across 13 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $130K across 7 grants.
What is Farrington Foundation's typical grant size?
Farrington Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,692, across 13 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Farrington Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Farrington Foundation give grants?
Farrington Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (19%) and New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Farrington Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Farrington Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Farrington Foundation's largest grantees?
Farrington Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Island Cat Allies ($25,000), UNC at Chapel Hill Public Radio ($20,000) and Kerr-Vance Academy ($20,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Farrington Foundation?
Farrington Foundation reported $709K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $157K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Farrington Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grantees include organizations whose own stated missions span areas such as public media, cleft care, community theatre, and public policy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Farrington 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 Farrington Foundation's EIN?
Farrington Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3741108. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Farrington 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Farrington Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/farrington-foundation-morg_cc73057414a44040a2c20e305895957c
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