Farther Foundation
Farther Foundation is a public charity based in Oak Park, Illinois. Formed in 2008, it provides scholarships and support for economically disadvantaged students to take part in educational travel experiences.
Farther Foundation at a glance
In short: Farther Foundation gave $196K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), top state Illinois. 75% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $196,039
- +57.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,337
- -47.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,269
- Total assets
- $1,210,357
- +47.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 75% first-time grantees (9 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (37% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Farther Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 223 South Elmwood, Oak Park, IL 60302
Phone: (708) 497-7240
Website: https://fartherfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Farther Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ciee ($41K). Together the top 10 received $185K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 22 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Oak Park, Illinois. Its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (37%), New York (22%), Maine (21%), Massachusetts (10%), and Wisconsin (4%), among other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Farther Foundation open to new grantees?
75%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 12 grantees (75%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $24K repeat.
- 25% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $124K (2024) to $196K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $196K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ciee Portland, ME | Mission Statement | $40,639 |
| Minds Matter New York City, NY | Mission Statement | $34,787 |
| Evanston Scholars Evanston, IL | Mission Statement | $23,955 |
| The Road Less Traveled Chicago, IL | Mission Statement | $19,000 |
| Boston University Boston, MA | Mission Statement | $18,872 |
| Highsight Chicago, IL | Mission Statement | $12,500 |
| Cristo Rey St Martin Waukegan, IL | Mission Statement | $10,037 |
| Syracuse University New York, NY | Mission Statement | $8,766 |
| University of Wisconsin Madison, WI | Mission Statement | $8,500 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Foundatio Chicago, IL | Mission Statement | $7,449 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,210,357 | $611,173 | $332,293 | $196,039 | 12 | $29,763 |
| 2024 | $820,763 | $187,088 | $208,010 | $124,115 | 4 | $36,559 |
| 2023 | $809,029 | $772,362 | $204,446 | $133,475 | 6 | $16,962 |
| 2022 | $218,719 | $155,930 | $157,480 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $220,269 | $101,516 | $105,154 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $223,906 | $95,743 | $7,482 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $135,644 | $120,705 | $92,349 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to inspire greater academic achievement and life success for students from low-income, at risk populations through participation in unique enrichment travel experiences.” It partners with schools and community organizations to identify students who demonstrate academic achievement, participate in support programs, and are willing to take a step beyond the familiar.
Its 2025 grants included Evanston Scholars, whose stated mission is to improve college access and success for first-generation and low-income Evanston students through a six-year support program, and HighSight, which says it provides academic and social support, scholarships, mentors, and tutors to Chicago high school students. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $196,039. Grant amounts ranged from $5,534 to $40,639, with a median of $11,268.
Notable 2025 grants included $40,639 to CIEE, $34,787 to Minds Matter, $23,955 to Evanston Scholars, $19,000 to The Road Less Traveled, and $18,872 to Boston University. The filing lists the purpose for each as “MISSION STATEMENT.”
The foundation’s filing describes scholarships and support for students participating in educational travel experiences.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Weindling as president; Melissa Coughlin as secretary; Matt Crossett and Nina Ricci as directors; Ed Cruickshank as treasurer; and Susan White as vice president.
Farther Foundation is led by David Weindling, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Weindling
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$3K (2019) → $24K (2025)
Matt Crossett
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nina Ricci
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Coughlin
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan White
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Cruickshank
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Laura Swartzbaugh (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Rosario Gonzalez (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Jocelyn Duran (2023) — Director
- Former: Nicky Fish (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Yesenia Ulloa (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Paula Rusca (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Maryanne Woo (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Rozelda Peterson (2020) — Director
- Former: Zel Peterson (2019) — Director
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 $24K, to David Weindling (President).
Frequently asked questions about Farther Foundation
How much does Farther Foundation give each year?
Farther Foundation gave $196K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $124K across 4 grants.
What is Farther Foundation's typical grant size?
Farther Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $11,269, and its average grant was $16,337, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Farther Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does Farther Foundation give grants?
Farther Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (22%) and Maine (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Does Farther Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Farther Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Mission Statement" (12 grants).
Who are Farther Foundation's largest grantees?
Farther Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Ciee ($40,639), Minds Matter ($34,787) and Evanston Scholars ($23,955), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Farther Foundation?
Farther Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $611K.
What does Farther Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to inspire greater academic achievement and life success for students from low-income, at risk populations through participation in unique enrichment travel experiences.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Farther Foundation?
Farther Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check fartherfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Farther Foundation's EIN?
Farther Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2655350. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 13, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Farther Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/farther-foundation-morg_e191361512b345cd96315d7dc56b2315
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