Gertrude and Leonard Fairbanks
Gertrude and Leonard Fairbanks is a private foundation, based in Jamul, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $200K. Net investment income was $117K.
Gertrude and Leonard Fairbanks at a glance
In short: Gertrude and Leonard Fairbanks gave $200K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $200K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,000
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $200,000
- +166.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $6,673,655
- +5.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Gertrude and Leonard Fairbanks funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Philanthropic Trust ($200K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Gertrude and Leonard Fairbanks gives
- Giving grew 233% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 73% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2022) to $200K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | General Purpose | $200,000 |
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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 | $6,673,655 | $156,438 | $281,088 | $200,000 | 1 | $238,192 | $117,362 | $328,296 |
| 2023 | $6,312,390 | $-23,444 | $264,920 | $150,000 | 2 | $217,733 | $92,772 | $296,164 |
| 2022 | $5,706,871 | $170,115 | $157,902 | $30,000 | 1 | $101,851 | $155,106 | $273,196 |
| 2021 | $7,118,665 | $2,855,305 | $137,986 | $60,000 | 2 | $101,037 | $125,164 | $235,810 |
| 2020 | $4,058,930 | $139,165 | $129,904 | $50,000 | 1 | — | $110,164 | $173,604 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gertrude and Leonard Fairbanks reported a distributable amount of $328K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gertrude and Leonard Fairbanks is led by Janet R. Beaton, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Janet R. Beaton
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John R. Henkel
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $30K (2024)
Amanda M. Russell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel J. Rollins
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leon J. Fairbanks
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nina J. West
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tami D. Robertson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $30K, to John R Henkel (Sec./Treas./Director).
Frequently asked questions about Gertrude and Leonard Fairbanks
How much does Gertrude and Leonard Fairbanks give each year?
Gertrude and Leonard Fairbanks gave $200K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $150K across 2 grants.
How large is Gertrude and Leonard Fairbanks?
Gertrude and Leonard Fairbanks reported $6.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $238K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $328K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Gertrude and Leonard Fairbanks operate?
Gertrude and Leonard Fairbanks has awarded grants in California, Hawaii, Oregon, Pennsylvania.
What is Gertrude and Leonard Fairbanks's EIN?
Gertrude and Leonard Fairbanks's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0891801. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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