Farsite Foundation
Farsite Foundation is a private foundation based in Laguna Beach, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations and individual recipients for purposes including indigent support, education, social awareness, and crisis assistance.
Farsite Foundation at a glance
In short: Farsite Foundation gave $57K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $56,627
- +281.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,331
- +258.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $8,535
- -70.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Farsite 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: 1968 S Coast Hwy Num 1595, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Farsite Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was San Ramon Valley Islamic Center ($27K). Together the top 10 received $43K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($10,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in California (70%), Texas (20%), New York (3%), Massachusetts (3%), and Florida (2%). These figures describe the locations of reported recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How Farsite Foundation gives
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2024) to $57K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Ramon Valley Islamic Center San Ramon, CA | Indigent support | $26,500 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $10,500 |
| MPAC Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Social awareness support | $5,000 |
| Abdul Sattar Edhi Intl Foundation Corona, NY | Indigent support | $1,500 |
| Hidaya Foundation Santa Clara, CA | Indigent support | $1,500 |
| Nisa Palo Alto, CA | Domestic violence victims support | $1,500 |
| Muslim Community Center Eastbay Pleasanton, CA | Indigent support | $1,500 |
| Monument Crisis Center Pleasant Hill, CA | Family crisis support | $1,500 |
| I-Care Fund America - AJB Trust Boston, MA | Education for the blind | $1,500 |
| The Citizens Foundation USA Houston, TX | Education support | $1,200 |
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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 | $8,535 | $36,539 | $57,167 | $56,627 | 17 | $56,627 | $239 | — |
| 2024 | $29,163 | $11,668 | $15,850 | $14,850 | 16 | $15,850 | $1,513 | — |
| 2023 | $40,000 | $40,000 | $6,655 | — | — | $6,655 | — | $31 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for indigent people, education, social awareness, domestic violence victims, and families in crisis.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Hidaya Foundation says it implements educational, environmental, social welfare, and health care programs, with a focus on projects promoting self-employment. Monument Crisis Center says it provides food, education, assistance, and referrals in crisis situations. The Citizens Foundation USA says it provides education for underprivileged children in Pakistan. Zaytuna College says it prepares leaders grounded in the Islamic scholarly tradition. Islamic Relief USA says it provides relief and development and works to empower individuals in their communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $56,627. Grants ranged from $100 to $26,500, with a median of $1,500.
The largest reported grant was $26,500 to San Ramon Valley Islamic Center in San Ramon, California, for indigent support. Other notable grants included $10,000 to an individual recipient in Texas for one-time hardship support; $5,000 to MPAC Foundation in Los Angeles for social awareness support; and $1,500 each to Abdul Sattar Edhi Intl Foundation, Hidaya Foundation, NISA, Muslim Community Center Eastbay, Monument Crisis Center, and I-Care Fund America - AJB Trust. The filing also reports grants of $1,200 each to The Citizens Foundation USA, Zaytuna College, and ChildLife Foundation America Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Faiza A Khan as president and Sheerin A Khan and Rameen A Khan as directors.
Farsite Foundation is led by Faiza A Khan, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Faiza A Khan
President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rameen A Khan
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheerin A Khan
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Farsite Foundation
How much does Farsite Foundation give each year?
Farsite Foundation gave $57K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15K across 16 grants.
What is Farsite Foundation's typical grant size?
Farsite Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $3,331, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Farsite Foundation give grants?
Farsite Foundation gives mostly in California: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Farsite Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Farsite Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Indigent support" (7 grants).
Who are Farsite Foundation's largest grantees?
Farsite Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include San Ramon Valley Islamic Center ($26,500), MPAC Foundation ($5,000) and Abdul Sattar Edhi Intl Foundation ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($10,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Farsite Foundation?
Farsite Foundation reported $9K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $37K.
What does Farsite Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for indigent people, education, social awareness, domestic violence victims, and families in crisis. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Farsite 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 Farsite Foundation's EIN?
Farsite Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4679890. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Farsite 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Farsite Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/farsite-foundation-morg_858083b1f0594e7194c3a6d01864001f
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