Farris Family Foundation Inc
Farris Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Cape Coral, Florida. Its 2026 filing reports 31 charitable grants totaling $219,956, primarily to recipients in Florida and New York. Its 2025 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking; the available 2026 filing data also reports grant activity.
Farris Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Farris Family Foundation Inc gave $220K across 31 grants in 2026 (avg $7K), mostly in Florida. 62% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $219,956
- +643.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 31
- +3.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $7,095
- +619.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 62% first-time grantees (16 of 26, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Florida (84% 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 Farris Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5346 Bayside Court, Cape Coral, FL 33904-5814
Phone: (914) 649-0103
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Farris Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Ms Gift Farris Family Fund ($185K). Together the top 10 received $214K.
Grant Size Distribution
133 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 132 grants of 133 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 84% of grant dollars went to Florida recipients and 13% to New York recipients. Connecticut received 2%; Missouri and Iowa each accounted for 0% as reported in the filing data.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Farris Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
62%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 16 of 26 grantees (62%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $750 repeat.
- 27% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 908% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 801% 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 $7K (2020) to $220K (2026). In 2026 it made 31 grants totaling $220K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ms Gift Farris Family Fund Miami, FL | Charitable Contribution | $185,106 |
| Hope Community Services New Rochelle, NY | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Community Resource Center New Rochelle, NY | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Hope Community Services New Rochelle, NY | Charlitable Contribtuion | $5,000 |
| Cheshire Kiwanis Foundation Cheshire, CT | Charitable Contribution | $2,500 |
| Larchmont Avenue Church Mamaroneck, NY | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| New York Marine Rescue Center Point Lookout, NY | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| Harbor Island Conservancy Mamaroneck, NY | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| Larchmont Avenue Church Larchmont, NY | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| Orient Harbor Fireworks Southhold, NY | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
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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 | — | $108,184 | $229,863 | $219,956 | 31 | $219,956 | $28,067 | $27,458 |
| 2025 | $226,211 | $21,467 | $32,570 | $29,568 | 30 | $29,568 | $18,465 | $29,017 |
| 2024 | $185,961 | $39,680 | $27,393 | $23,950 | 22 | $23,950 | $33,837 | $22,666 |
| 2023 | $157,953 | $29,055 | $23,935 | $21,830 | 25 | $21,830 | $26,950 | $20,558 |
| 2022 | $114,667 | $15,408 | $14,226 | $12,425 | 25 | $12,425 | $8,587 | $16,135 |
| 2021 | $113,485 | $12,573 | $11,799 | $9,921 | 26 | — | $10,862 | — |
| 2020 | $114,388 | $15,269 | $8,896 | $7,150 | 25 | — | $8,342 | $8,807 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Farris Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $27K 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 grants include support for organizations whose stated work spans community services, maritime history, cancer care, STEM education, and housing. For example, Hope Community Services describes its work as serving disadvantaged people in New Rochelle and surrounding communities, while Cancer Support Team says it provides nursing, social work, and other free support to cancer patients and their families in Westchester County. Mystic Seaport Museum says it seeks to inspire a connection to the American maritime experience.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $219,956. Awards ranged from $100 to $185,106, with a median of $500. The largest listed grant was $185,106 to MS GIFT FARRIS FAMILY FUND in Miami, Florida. Other notable grants included $5,000 each to Hope Community Services and Community Resource Center in New Rochelle, New York; $2,500 to Cheshire Kiwanis Foundation in Cheshire, Connecticut; and $2,000 each to Larchmont Avenue Church, New York Marine Rescue Center, and Harbor Island Conservancy.
The foundation states on its 2025 final return that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists John T. Farris as Foundation Manager.
Farris Family Foundation Inc's only listed officer is John T. Farris, Foundation M since 2026 (on filings since 2020) (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
John T. Farris
Foundation M
Foundation Manager → Foundation M, 2026
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Farris Family Foundation Inc
How much does Farris Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Farris Family Foundation Inc gave $220K across 31 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $30K across 30 grants.
What is Farris Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Farris Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $500, and its average grant was $7,095, across 31 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Farris Family Foundation Inc that year got $12K on average.
Where does Farris Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Farris Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mamaroneck, NY (8 grants), New Rochelle, NY (3 grants), Larchmont, NY (2 grants) and Kansas City, MO (2 grants).
Who are Farris Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Farris Family Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Ms Gift Farris Family Fund ($185,106), Hope Community Services ($10,000 across 2 grants) and Community Resource Center ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
What does Farris Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations whose stated work spans community services, maritime history, cancer care, STEM education, and housing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Farris Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Farris Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, Farris Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $27K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Farris Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Farris Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2212023. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Farris 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 2020 (received by the IRS August 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Farris Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/farris-family-foundation-inc-morg_e68385ee1fb34c759f3043a86f37f53f
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