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.
Key facts about The Celia Lipton Farris and Victor W
In short: The Celia Lipton Farris and Victor W gave $4.4M across 60 grants in 2024 (avg $73K), top state Florida. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 59-2667398
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,397,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 60
- Average grant
- $73,283
- Median grant
- $25,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (33 of 60, 2024)
- Total assets
- $80,770,626
- Primary geography
- Florida (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- The 2026 spring cycle lists concept proposals due February 5 and full proposals due March 31.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$80.8M
+1.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.4M
-9.0% YoY
Grant Count
60
-1.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$73K
-7.5% YoY
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.
Is The Celia Lipton Farris and Victor W open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 33 of 60 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $33K; repeat grants $122K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $30K 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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is “to improve the health and well being of individuals and communities in the geographic regions where we serve.” Its grantmaking also emphasizes innovation, collaboration, sustainable impact, and opportunities for underserved communities.
Its 2026 guidelines describe a focus on mental health and wellness and equitable, accessible community systems of care. They identify interests in increasing access to care, integrating mental health and wellness promotion with primary care and other human services, and supporting professional development. The capacity-building program describes support for planning, training, collaboration, evaluation, and stronger organizational partnerships.
The 2024 grants included support for community foundations and direct grants for specific activities. For example, Community Foundation of Broward describes its mission as providing leadership on community solutions and fostering philanthropy that connects people with causes. North Carolina Community Foundation describes its work as building capacity through philanthropy and administering funds for community needs, nonprofits, and scholarships across North Carolina.
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 grants included $525,000 to Community Foundation of Broward for general operating support; $520,000 to Santa Fe Community Foundation for general operating support; $500,000 each to Community Foundation for Palm Beach & Martin Counties and North Carolina Community Foundation for general operating support; and $420,000 to Community Foundation of New Jersey for general operating support.
Review Cycle
The 2026 spring cycle lists concept proposals due February 5 and full proposals due March 31. The fall cycle lists concept proposals due September 4 and full proposals due November 5.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation identifies Palm Beach County, Florida; Erie County, New York; and northern New Jersey as legacy communities, and Broward County, Florida; 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
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.
Grant Insights
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%).
Giving History
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 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $80,770,626 | $5,753,563 | $5,172,627 | $4,397,000 |
| 2023 | $79,274,702 | $1,714,117 | $5,703,913 | $4,830,321 |
| 2022 | $83,231,329 | $7,839,800 | $6,633,254 | $5,804,932 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $80,770,626 | $79,274,702 | $83,231,329 |
| Revenue | $5,753,563 | $1,714,117 | $7,839,800 |
| Expenses | $5,172,627 | $5,703,913 | $6,633,254 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,667,132 | $5,113,977 | $5,998,660 |
| Net Investment Income | $5,127,488 | $1,537,648 | $6,418,903 |
| Distributable Amount | $4,594,808 | $4,336,798 | $5,376,160 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 2 Liberty Square 500, Boston, MA 02109
Phone: (561) 841-6360
Website: https://farrisfdn.org
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 $33K 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 mission is “to improve the health and well being of individuals and communities in the geographic regions where we serve.” Its grantmaking also emphasizes innovation, collaboration, sustainable impact, and opportunities for underserved communities. 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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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