Max and Marian Farash Charitable
The Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Rochester, New York. Established in 1988, the foundation received its tax-exempt status in October 2014. The foundation is committed to supporting energetic organizations working to transform the community into a beacon of opportunity, connection, and joy.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$341.9M
+4.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$13.0M
+6.4% YoY
Grant Count
139
-5.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$94K
+12.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on illuminating the brilliance of organizations and individuals. Core to their approach are collaboration and innovation in bringing new possibilities to the region.
The foundation's primary funding areas include:
- Jewish Life: Supporting innovative ways to nurture growth and connection within the vibrant and diverse Jewish community
- Out-of-School Time: Improving the lives of young people through innovative and enriching out-of-school time programs that create opportunities for learning and fun
- Arts: Cultivating creativity and imagination for all
- Community Response: Supporting the changing needs and unexpected demands of the community
The foundation also funds education, entrepreneurship, and human services.
Grantmaking
The foundation is active in grantmaking with recent grant activity documented in tax filings.
Grant Range
$28,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, with some grants extending to Massachusetts and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total Assets: $326.7 million
- Total Revenue: $26.5 million
- Total Expenses: $29.1 million
- Total Liabilities: $7.96 million
The foundation ranks in the top 1% of foundations by asset size nationally.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $341,907,880 | $326,670,285 | $307,139,731 |
| Revenue | $29,955,570 | $26,460,451 | $21,978,001 |
| Expenses | $24,403,631 | $29,082,246 | $20,039,017 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $16,301,081 | $16,209,695 | $14,895,604 |
| Net Investment Income | $19,913,068 | $20,565,657 | $16,097,985 |
| Distributable Amount | $16,054,996 | $14,824,047 | $15,227,662 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Max and Marian Farash Charitable
Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation: Grant for Arts
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Amount
US $4,000 - US $48,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation: Jewish Life Grant Program
MAX AND MARIAN FARASH CHARITABLE
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation: Out-of-School Time - Summer Fun and Learning Grants
MAX AND MARIAN FARASH CHARITABLE
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation maintains a board of trustees:
- Daan Braveman, Trustee & Board Chair
- Edward Hourihan Jr., Trustee
- Gregory Wolcott, Trustee
- Hoffman Moka Lantum MD PhD, Trustee & Secretary
- Joy Ryen Plotnik, Trustee & Committee Chair
- Kenneth D Bell, Trustee & Treasurer
- Matthew Aroesty, Trustee & Committee Chair
- Nathan J Robfogel Esq, Trustee
- Patricia Loveland, Trustee & Committee Chair
- Theresa Mazzullo, Trustee & Committee Chair
The foundation employs approximately 10 staff members.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAAN BRAVEMAN | TRUSTEE & BOARD CHAIR | 5 | $35,000 |
| EDWARD HOURIHAN JR | TRUSTEE | 1.25 | $20,000 |
| GREGORY WOLCOTT | TRUSTEE | 2.25 | $20,000 |
| HOFFMAN MOKA LANTUM MD PHD | TRUSTEE & SECRETARY | 2 | $25,000 |
| JOY RYEN PLOTNIK | TRUSTEE & COMMITTEE CHAIR | 1.5 | $25,000 |
| KENNETH D BELL | TRUSTEE & TREASURER | 3.25 | $30,000 |
| MATTHEW AROESTY | TRUSTEE & COMMITTEE CHAIR | 1.75 | $25,000 |
| NATHAN J ROBFOGEL ESQ | TRUSTEE | 1.25 | $20,000 |
| PATRICIA LOVELAND | TRUSTEE & COMMITTEE CHAIR | 1.75 | $25,000 |
| THERESA MAZZULLO | TRUSTEE & COMMITTEE CHAIR | 1.25 | $25,000 |
| DOUGLAS BENNETT | TRUSTEE | 1.25 | $20,000 |
| JENNIE SCHAFF | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 37.5 | $338,500 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has announced significant grants in recent years, including a $50,000 grant to Monroe Community Hospital for a new hospice and palliative care center. The foundation announced more than $2 million in year-end grants in 2014.
MCH Foundation Secures $50K GrantSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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