Farview Foundation
Farview Foundation is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including organizations working in environmental protection, wildlife care, arts, and government oversight.
Farview Foundation at a glance
In short: Farview Foundation gave $218K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state Maryland. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $218,000
- -14.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- -28.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,813
- +20.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $2,142,649
- -5.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 32, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (38% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Farview Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 0634, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0634
Phone: (612) 973-1777
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Farview Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Smart on Pesticides Coalition - Maryland Pesticide Education Network ($50K). Together the top 10 received $160K.
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 174 grants of 181 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland (38%), California (26%), and the District of Columbia (21%). New York and New Mexico each received 5% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Farview Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 32 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 97% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 259% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $190K (2021) to $294K (2022). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $218K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Smart on Pesticides Coalition - Maryland Pesticide Education Network Annapolis, MD | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Project Coyote Larkspur, CA | General Operating | $30,000 |
| Carpe Diem Arts Silver Spring, MD | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Democracy Now New York City, NY | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Friends Committee on National Legislation Washington, DC | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Earth Washington, DC | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Institute of Noetic Sciences Novato, CA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Pachamama Alliance San Francisco, CA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Project on Government Oversight Washington, DC | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Public Citizen Washington, DC | General Operating | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,142,649 | $109,692 | $222,548 | $218,000 | 32 | $218,000 | $109,692 | $84,204 |
| 2024 | $2,255,505 | $19,641 | $258,566 | $254,000 | 45 | $254,000 | $48,942 | $87,554 |
| 2023 | $2,494,430 | $94,797 | $350,967 | $285,000 | 35 | $285,000 | $84,985 | $117,837 |
| 2022 | $2,750,600 | $4,092,638 | $295,295 | $294,000 | 29 | $294,130 | $2,032,459 | $63,357 |
| 2021 | $995,814 | $422 | $201,253 | $190,000 | 40 | — | $422 | $54,901 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Farview Foundation reported a distributable amount of $84K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Second Chance Wildlife Center describes its work as rehabilitating injured, ill, and orphaned wild animals and educating the public; Friends of the Earth says it works to defend the environment and human health while advancing social and economic justice. The Institute of Noetic Sciences describes its mission as exploring the interconnected nature of reality through scientific exploration and personal discovery. These are grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $218,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $3,000. The largest listed grant was $50,000 to the Smart on Pesticides Coalition – Maryland Pesticide Education Network for general operating support. Other notable grants included $30,000 to Project Coyote for general operating support and $10,000 each to Carpe Diem Arts, Democracy Now, Friends Committee on National Legislation, Friends of the Earth, the Institute of Noetic Sciences, Pachamama Alliance, the Project on Government Oversight, Public Citizen, Second Chance Wildlife Center, and Wild Earth Guardians. Each of those listed grants was for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Harriett Crosby as president.
Farview Foundation is led by Harriett Crosby, President on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Harriett Crosby
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Farview Foundation
How much does Farview Foundation give each year?
Farview Foundation gave $218K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $254K across 45 grants.
What is Farview Foundation's typical grant size?
Farview Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $6,813, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Farview Foundation give grants?
Farview Foundation's top state is Maryland, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (26%) and District of Columbia (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (7 grants) and Silver Spring, MD (2 grants).
Does Farview Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Farview Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Farview Foundation's largest grantees?
Farview Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Smart on Pesticides Coalition - Maryland Pesticide Education Network ($50,000), Project Coyote ($30,000) and Carpe Diem Arts ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Farview Foundation?
Farview Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $218K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $84K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Farview Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Farview Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Farview Foundation's EIN?
Farview Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1633189. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Farview 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 September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Farview Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/farview-foundation-morg_dbb221091e9245f89e0df6af3f794e8a
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