Ferrari Family Foundation
The Ferrari Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Portola Valley, California. In 2025, it made grants to charitable organizations including equestrian and land-conservation organizations, media and arts organizations, and animal-welfare groups.
Ferrari Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Ferrari Family Foundation gave $75K across 66 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $75,209
- Grants made (2025)
- 66
- Average grant
- $1,140
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $147,782
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Ferrari Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing lists Roy Ferrari as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Roy Ferrari
Mailing address: PO Box 542, Mountain View, CA 94042
Phone: (650) 862-9719
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ferrari Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Horse Park at Woodside ($10K). Together the top 10 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in California received 67% of grant dollars. Other leading recipient-state shares were Washington, DC, 6%; Arizona, 6%; New York, 5%; and Missouri, 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 66 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ferrari Family Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 445% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 66 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Horse Park at Woodside Reedwood City, CA | Support | $10,000 |
| The Whoa Foundation Woodside, CA | Support | $6,500 |
| Gamble Garden Palo Alto, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Heart Fit Palo Alto, CA | Support | $3,500 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Tempe, AZ | Support | $3,000 |
| Lathrop GPM Kansas City, MO | Support | $2,924 |
| Green Foothills Palo Alto, CA | Support | $2,500 |
| Bay Area Barn and Trails Mill Valley CA, CA | Support | $2,000 |
| Kqed San Francisco, CA | Support | $2,000 |
| Nceft Equine Woodside, CA | Support | $2,000 |
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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 | $147,782 | $78,571 | $79,868 | $75,209 | 66 | $75,209 | $1,810 | $16,911 |
| 2024 | $149,079 | $149,079 | — | — | — | — | $54 | $576 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ferrari Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K 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 included support for organizations with varied missions. The Horse Park at Woodside describes its mission as connecting the community around land conservation, equestrian sport, lifelong learning, and fun. WildCare says it supports people to live well with wildlife through advocacy, education, and medical care for wild animals. The San Francisco Symphony says it serves audiences and communities through musical performance.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 66 grants totaling $75,209. Grants ranged from $85 to $10,000, with a median grant of $500. Among the largest were $10,000 to The Horse Park at Woodside, $6,500 to The Whoa Foundation, $5,000 to Gamble Garden, $3,500 to Heart Fit, and $3,000 to Our Lady of Mount Carmel School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Roy Ferrari as president, and Eleanor Ferrari and Christina Ferrari as “Vice Preside.”
Ferrari Family Foundation is led by Roy Ferrari, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Roy Ferrari
President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Christina Ferrari
Vice President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Eleanor Ferrari
Vice President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Ferrari Family Foundation
How much does Ferrari Family Foundation give each year?
Ferrari Family Foundation gave $75K across 66 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Ferrari Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Ferrari Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,140, across 66 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ferrari Family Foundation give grants?
Ferrari Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (6%) and Arizona (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (9 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Palo Alto, CA (4 grants) and Woodside, CA (4 grants).
Does Ferrari Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 66 grants with a stated purpose on Ferrari Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (66 grants).
Who are Ferrari Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Ferrari Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Horse Park at Woodside ($10,000), The Whoa Foundation ($6,500) and Gamble Garden ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ferrari Family Foundation?
Ferrari Family Foundation reported $148K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ferrari Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. The Horse Park at Woodside describes its mission as connecting the community around land conservation, equestrian sport, lifelong learning, and fun. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ferrari Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Ferrari Family Foundation's EIN?
Ferrari Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-1429568. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Ferrari Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Ferrari Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ferrari-family-foundation-morg_9d579d70b03e4081bdfba91289759a26
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