Gavin Farrell Foundation
To improve the lives of the vast number of adults with ptsd by increasing access to highly effective forms of treatment. We do so by providing affordable, high-quality training in two evidence-based therapies, cognitive processing therapy and prolonged exposure therapy, to clinicians and mental health agencies.
Gavin Farrell Foundation at a glance
In short: Gavin Farrell Foundation gave $147K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $74K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $147,100
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $73,550
- Median grant
- $73,550
- Total assets
- $184,629
- +131.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Gavin Farrell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio ($105K). Together the top 2 received $147K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $147K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Paid Training. | $105,300 |
| EBT Training PLCC Leader, TX | Paid Training. | $41,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $184,629 | $241,979 | $172,016 | $147,100 | 2 |
| 2023 | $79,666 | $202,541 | $196,012 | — | — |
| 2022 | $73,137 | $210,534 | $302,517 | — | — |
| 2021 | $165,120 | $176,701 | $148,106 | — | — |
| 2020 | $136,525 | $199,980 | $166,284 | — | — |
| 2019 | $102,829 | $147,302 | $133,846 | — | — |
About Gavin Farrell Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Gavin Farrell Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $185K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $147K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gavin Farrell Foundation is led by Leah Peskin, President & Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leah Peskin
President & Chair
Board Chair → Chair & Treasurer, 2020
Chair & Treasurer → President & Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mel Schneiderman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Owen Davis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Neubert
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Greenwald
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marlene Jupiter
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allen Browning
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Drmel Schneiderman (2019) — Board Member
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 Gavin Farrell Foundation
How much does Gavin Farrell Foundation give each year?
Gavin Farrell Foundation gave $147K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Gavin Farrell Foundation?
Gavin Farrell Foundation reported $185K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $242K.
What is Gavin Farrell Foundation?
Gavin Farrell Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in New York, NY. It holds $185K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Gavin Farrell Foundation operate?
Gavin Farrell Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Gavin Farrell Foundation's EIN?
Gavin Farrell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0740597. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 March 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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