The Ann and Joseph Farda Foundation
The Ann and Joseph Farda Foundation is a private foundation based in Tannersville, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, mostly in Pennsylvania, including organizations working in health care, community services, history, youth development, and religious life.
The Ann and Joseph Farda Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ann and Joseph Farda Foundation gave $246K across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $246,335
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- Average grant
- $5,729
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,792,882
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (18 of 43, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Ann and Joseph Farda 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: 2535 Rt 715 S Box 130, Tannersville, PA 18372
Phone: (570) 629-0203
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ann and Joseph Farda Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lehigh Valley Health Auxiliary ($51K). Together the top 10 received $205K.
Grant Size Distribution
156 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 150 grants of 156 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 4% to recipients in New York. The remaining reported shares were Iowa (1%), Georgia (0%), and Minnesota (0%). The largest listed recipients included organizations in the Pocono region and elsewhere in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Ann and Joseph Farda Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 43 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $152K (2020) to $262K (2021). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $246K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Valley Health Auxiliary Allentown, PA | Unrestricted | $50,600 |
| Pocono Family YMCA Stroudsburg, PA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Monroe County Historical Society Stroudsburg, PA | Unrestricted | $26,225 |
| Saint Luke's Monroe Campus Stroudsburg, PA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Salvation Army East Stroudsburg, PA | Unrestricted | $21,000 |
| United Way of Monroe County Rochester, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Allone Foundation Wilkes-Barre, PA | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Our Lady of Victory Church Harveys Lake, PA | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Salvation Army Red Kettle East Stroudsburg, PA | Unrestricted | $5,400 |
| Minsi Trails Council BSA Pocono Summit, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,792,882 | $186,955 | $266,308 | $246,335 | 43 | $246,335 | $170,981 | $211,825 |
| 2022 | $2,915,778 | $120,158 | $263,452 | $241,435 | 34 | $241,435 | $104,301 | $216,353 |
| 2021 | $3,059,072 | $292,461 | $281,061 | $261,870 | 42 | $261,870 | $275,187 | $227,572 |
| 2020 | $3,031,530 | $121,882 | $168,381 | $152,400 | 37 | — | $107,738 | $213,550 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ann and Joseph Farda Foundation reported a distributable amount of $212K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. Among the grantees, Habitat for Humanity Inc. describes its mission as seeking to eliminate poverty housing and make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. The Pregnancy Resource Center of the Poconos says it supports pregnant women in crisis as they consider pregnancy alternatives and describes its work as grounded in its Christian faith and the sanctity of human life.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 43 grants totaling $246,335. The median grant was $1,000; individual grants ranged from $100 to $50,600. The largest reported grants included:
The listed grants were described as unrestricted. Other 2024 recipients included AllOne Foundation, Our Lady of Victory Church, Minsi Trails Council BSA, Scranton Diocesan Appeal, and Safe Monroe.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anthony Farda as president.
The Ann and Joseph Farda Foundation is led by Anthony Farda, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anthony Farda
President
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Ann and Joseph Farda Foundation
How much does The Ann and Joseph Farda Foundation give each year?
The Ann and Joseph Farda Foundation gave $246K across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Ann and Joseph Farda Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ann and Joseph Farda Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $5,729, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ann and Joseph Farda Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Ann and Joseph Farda Foundation give grants?
The Ann and Joseph Farda Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Stroudsburg, PA (10 grants), East Stroudsburg, PA (10 grants), Wilkes-Barre, PA (3 grants) and Harveys Lake, PA (2 grants).
Does The Ann and Joseph Farda Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Ann and Joseph Farda Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (43 of 43) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ann and Joseph Farda Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ann and Joseph Farda Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Lehigh Valley Health Auxiliary ($50,600), Pocono Family YMCA ($50,000) and Monroe County Historical Society ($26,225), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ann and Joseph Farda Foundation?
The Ann and Joseph Farda Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $246K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $212K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ann and Joseph Farda Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. Among the grantees, Habitat for Humanity Inc. describes its mission as seeking to eliminate poverty housing and make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ann and Joseph Farda 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 The Ann and Joseph Farda Foundation's EIN?
The Ann and Joseph Farda Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2985745. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Ann and Joseph Farda 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 2020–2024
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