Farver Foundation
The Farver Foundation is a private foundation located in Adrian, Michigan. It supports community-oriented charitable activities focused on health, education, nutrition, youth development, and local services such as hospitals, police and fire departments.
Farver Foundation at a glance
In short: Farver Foundation gave $314K across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Michigan. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $314,000
- -6.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- +8.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,263
- -13.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,765,754
- -9.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (8 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Farver Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Patrick Farver. No form or materials are listed. Awards are restricted to organizations described as IRC Section 501(c)(3) organizations and related programs.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Patrick Farver
Mailing address: 245 Richlyn Dr, Adrian, MI 49221
Phone: (517) 403-7586
Website: https://farverfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Farver Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Promedica Hickman Hospital Fnd ($80K). Together the top 10 received $210K.
Grant Size Distribution
191 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 184 grants of 191 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is located in Michigan. In 2024, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 25% to Ohio, and 19% to Florida. Grants included support for organizations in Adrian and elsewhere in Lenawee County, as well as recipients in Ohio and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Farver Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 38 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 66% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 321% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $299K (2019) to $334K (2023). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $314K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Promedica Hickman Hospital Fnd Toledo, OH | Pledge Payment/New Equip | $79,500 |
| Lenawee County Community Foundation Adrian, MI | Event Sponsor | $33,600 |
| Adrian College Adrian, MI | Investment Club, Technology Updates | $22,050 |
| Hope Community Center Adrian, MI | Support Hope Center and Its Programs | $15,000 |
| Adrian Symphony Orchestra Adrian, MI | Support Adrian Orchestra & Students | $12,190 |
| Adrian Center for the Arts Adrian, MI | General Support | $10,180 |
| Above Petes Garage Adrian, MI | Mentoring | $10,000 |
| End Childhood Hunger Fort Lauderdale, FL | Support Feeding Underprivileged | $10,000 |
| South Florida Hunger Coalition Lauderhill, FL | Helping Feed Those in Need | $9,000 |
| Align Center for Workplace Developm Align Center for Workplace Development Adrian, MI | Education | $8,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,765,754 | $143,026 | $330,205 | $314,000 | 38 | $314,000 | $36,785 | $97,710 |
| 2023 | $1,952,933 | $239,985 | $354,695 | $333,869 | 35 | $333,869 | $55,192 | $102,807 |
| 2022 | $2,067,643 | $148,245 | $357,828 | $326,995 | 42 | $326,995 | $108,609 | $98,616 |
| 2021 | $2,277,226 | $164,893 | $318,926 | $306,530 | 35 | $306,530 | $68,807 | $124,208 |
| 2020 | $2,431,259 | $43,162 | $350,538 | $327,149 | 41 | — | $23,590 | $100,349 |
| 2019 | $2,738,635 | $468,594 | $323,035 | $298,544 | 38 | — | $453,921 | $109,914 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Farver Foundation reported a distributable amount of $98K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it focuses primarily on community-oriented charitable activities addressing health, education, nutrition, and youth development, as well as local services such as hospitals, police and fire departments.
Its 2024 grants included support for organizations in education, youth development, hunger relief, arts, and animal welfare. For example, Adrian College describes itself as a liberal arts college offering bachelor’s and master’s programs. The Boys & Girls Club of Lenawee says its mission is to help young people reach their full potential. Lenawee Humane Society describes its mission as saving animals’ lives while enriching human lives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 38 grants totaling $314,000. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $79,500, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable grants included $79,500 to ProMedica Hickman Hospital Foundation for a pledge payment and new equipment; $33,600 to Lenawee County Community Foundation for event sponsorship; $22,050 to Adrian College for its investment club and technology updates; and $15,000 to Hope Community Center to support its programs.
The foundation reported 35 grants totaling $333,869 in 2023 and 42 grants totaling $326,995 in 2022. Its filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Farver, Patrick Farver, and Cynthia Galiette as trustees.
Farver Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cynthia Galiette
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Michael Farver
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Patrick Farver
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Farver Foundation
How much does Farver Foundation give each year?
Farver Foundation gave $314K across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $334K across 35 grants.
What is Farver Foundation's typical grant size?
Farver Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,263, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Farver Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Farver Foundation give grants?
Farver Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (25%) and Florida (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Adrian, MI (23 grants) and Fort Lauderdale, FL (3 grants).
Does Farver Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 45% of Farver Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Farver Foundation's largest grantees?
Farver Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Promedica Hickman Hospital Fnd ($79,500), Lenawee County Community Foundation ($33,600) and Adrian College ($22,050), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Farver Foundation?
Farver Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $314K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $98K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Farver Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it focuses primarily on community-oriented charitable activities addressing health, education, nutrition, and youth development, as well as local services such as hospitals, police and fire departments. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Farver Foundation?
Contact Patrick Farver. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Farver Foundation's EIN?
Farver Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6540398. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Farver Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/farver-foundation-morg_1046c611822e477f975329798f2bbb06
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