Farver Foundation
The Farver Foundation is a private foundation located in Blissfield, Michigan (with a mailing address at 626 Depot St, Blissfield, 49228 MI). Established in 1989, the foundation focuses on supporting charitable activities that are community-oriented and address critical community needs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$314K
-6.0% YoY
Grant Count
38
+8.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-13.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Farver Foundation's primary mission centers on supporting charitable activities that are community-oriented and which address:
- Health
- Education
- Nutrition
- Youth development
- Local services (hospitals, police and fire departments)
The foundation also supports abused and underprivileged children, various community endeavors, university athletic programs, and efforts to improve race relations.
Grantmaking
The foundation awards general support grants, sponsorships, and operational support to eligible organizations.
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Michigan, with particular emphasis on the Lenawee County area. However, the foundation has also made grants to organizations in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total assets: $1,952,933
- Total revenues: $239,985
- Total expenses: $354,695
- Investment income and dividends: $55,400
Staffing:
- Number of employees: 0
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| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
191 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL FARVER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| PATRICK FARVER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| CYNTHIA GALIETTE | TRUSTEE | — | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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