The Celia Lipton Farris and Victor W
The Celia Lipton Farris and Victor W. Farris Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its mission is to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities in the geographic regions it serves, with grantmaking that includes community mental health and wellness, support for underserved communities, and efforts addressing racial and economic inequities.
The Celia Lipton Farris and Victor W at a glance
In short: The Celia Lipton Farris and Victor W gave $4.4M across 60 grants in 2024 (avg $73K), top state Florida. 53% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,397,000
- -9.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 60
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $73,283
- -7.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $80,770,626
- +1.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (32 of 60, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (34% 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 Celia Lipton Farris and Victor W
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its guidelines state that only invited 501(c)(3) organizations will be considered. For the mental health and wellness capacity-building program, the guidelines direct applicants to submit a letter of intent through the online application system using the access code “farris.” Applicants may request up to $50,000 for one year of support; the foundation may invite follow-up requests depending on progress and interest.
- Review Cycle
- The published Fall 2026 schedule lists September 4, 2026, as the concept proposal deadline, October 2 for concept proposal decisions, November 5 for full proposals, and December 16 for grant announcements. The concept proposal deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The published Fall 2026 schedule lists September 4, 2026, as the concept proposal deadline, October 2 for concept…
- Contact
Mailing address: 2 Liberty Square 500, Boston, MA 02109
Phone: (561) 841-6360
Website: https://farrisfdn.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Celia Lipton Farris and Victor W funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation of Broward ($525K). Together the top 10 received $3.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
259 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 136 grants of 259 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website identifies Palm Beach County, Florida; Erie County, New York; and northern New Jersey as legacy areas, and Broward County and Palm Beach County, Florida; northern counties in Maine; Santa Fe County, New Mexico; and Watauga County, North Carolina, as trustees’ home communities. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (34%), North Carolina (18%), New Mexico (17%), New Jersey (17%), and Maine (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 60 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Celia Lipton Farris and Victor W open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 32 of 60 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $34K; repeat grants $118K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $28K repeat.
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% 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 $4.4M (2024) to $5.8M (2022). In 2024 it made 60 grants totaling $4.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Broward Fort Lauderdale, FL | General Operating Support | $525,000 |
| Santa Fe Community Foundation Santa Fe, NM | General Operating Support | $520,000 |
| Community Foundation for Palm Beach & Martin Counties Inc West Palm Beach, FL | General Operating Support | $500,000 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation Raleigh, NC | General Operating Support | $500,000 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey Morristown, NJ | General Operating Support | $420,000 |
| Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Buffalo, NY | General Operating Support | $250,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation Ellsworth, ME | Home Community Fund | $150,000 |
| Broward Partnership for the Homeless Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL | Behavioral Health Initiative Planning Participation Grant | $105,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | Hurricane Helene Relief | $100,000 |
| Bangor Region YMCA Bangor, ME | Building capacity to create mental wellness equity among Maine children through thoughtful planning and phased program expansion | $50,000 |
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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 | $80,770,626 | $5,753,563 | $5,172,627 | $4,397,000 | 60 | $4,667,132 | $5,127,488 | $4,594,808 |
| 2023 | $79,274,702 | $1,714,117 | $5,703,913 | $4,830,321 | 61 | $5,113,977 | $1,537,648 | $4,336,798 |
| 2022 | $83,231,329 | $7,839,800 | $6,633,254 | $5,804,932 | 25 | $5,998,660 | $6,418,903 | $5,376,160 |
| 2021 | $82,583,797 | $6,635,706 | $5,470,638 | $4,571,593 | 46 | $4,786,360 | $5,938,157 | $5,061,044 |
| 2020 | $79,703,420 | $2,784,464 | $5,575,098 | $4,733,000 | 67 | — | $2,139,723 | $4,490,934 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Celia Lipton Farris and Victor W reported a distributable amount of $4.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities in its service regions. It says it funds programs that stimulate innovation, build respect, collaboration, and learning, and demonstrate sustainable impact. Its stated interests include serving underserved communities, addressing racial and economic inequities, and promoting leadership development. The foundation also says it promotes nonprofit use of technology to improve effectiveness and reach.
Its 2026 mental health and wellness guidelines describe support for innovations that increase access to care, integrate mental health and wellness promotion with primary care and other human services, and support professional development. The capacity-building program is intended for behavioral healthcare organizations undertaking practical projects such as planning, training, evaluation, and strengthening partnerships.
Several 2024 recipients were community foundations. The Community Foundation of Broward describes its mission as providing leadership on community solutions and fostering philanthropy. The Santa Fe Community Foundation says it strengthens nonprofits and fosters positive change to build a vibrant, healthy, and resilient region. The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties describes work to enhance residents’ quality of life, provide community leadership, and address needs through grantmaking. Other 2024 recipients included the Broward Partnership, which describes its mission as reducing homelessness through advocacy, housing, and comprehensive services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 60 grants totaling $4,397,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $525,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest awards included $525,000 to the Community Foundation of Broward for general operating support; $520,000 to the Santa Fe Community Foundation for general operating support; $500,000 to the Community Foundation for Palm Beach & Martin Counties and $500,000 to the North Carolina Community Foundation, both for general operating support; and $420,000 to the Community Foundation of New Jersey for general operating support. Other grants included $250,000 to the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo for general operating support, $150,000 to the Maine Community Foundation for a Home Community Fund, and $105,000 to the Broward Partnership for the Homeless for behavioral health initiative planning participation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brent G Hagey II as president; Cecile Victoria Farris and Marian Farris as vice presidents; Andrew Farris as treasurer; Jamie Retterer as secretary; and Sukyin Agnes Farris as a non-voting trustee.
The Celia Lipton Farris and Victor W is led by Brent G. Hagey II, President on every filing since 2020; 3 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brent G. Hagey II
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $95K (2024)
Sukyin Agnes Farris
Non-Voting Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Retterer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Marian Farris
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Andrew Farris
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cecile Victoria Farris
Vice President
Vice President → Trustee, 2021
Trustee → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: George F. Farris (2020–2021) — Former President
- Former: Stephanie R. Hagey D'meza (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 $95K, to Brent G Hagey II (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Celia Lipton Farris and Victor W
How much does The Celia Lipton Farris and Victor W give each year?
The Celia Lipton Farris and Victor W gave $4.4M across 60 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.8M across 61 grants.
What is The Celia Lipton Farris and Victor W's typical grant size?
The Celia Lipton Farris and Victor W's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $73,283, across 60 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Celia Lipton Farris and Victor W that year got $34K on average.
Where does The Celia Lipton Farris and Victor W give grants?
The Celia Lipton Farris and Victor W's top state is Florida, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (18%) and New Mexico (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Fe, NM (7 grants), Boone, NC (7 grants), Fort Lauderdale, FL (4 grants) and Buffalo, NY (4 grants).
Does The Celia Lipton Farris and Victor W give general operating support?
Yes: 15% of The Celia Lipton Farris and Victor W's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 60) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Behavioral Health Initiative Planning Participation Grant" (17 grants).
Who are The Celia Lipton Farris and Victor W's largest grantees?
The Celia Lipton Farris and Victor W's largest 2024 grantees include Community Foundation of Broward ($525,000), Santa Fe Community Foundation ($520,000) and Community Foundation for Palm Beach & Martin Counties Inc ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Celia Lipton Farris and Victor W?
The Celia Lipton Farris and Victor W reported $80.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Celia Lipton Farris and Victor W fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities in its service regions. It says it funds programs that stimulate innovation, build respect, collaboration, and learning, and demonstrate sustainable impact. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Celia Lipton Farris and Victor W?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Celia Lipton Farris and Victor W's EIN?
The Celia Lipton Farris and Victor W's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2667398. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Celia Lipton Farris and Victor W 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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