The Fair Ways Foundation Inc
The Fair Ways Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Paulsboro, New Jersey. It supports conservation-based projects, with an emphasis on water conservation and stewardship, habitat conservation and stewardship, and water education connected to golf and the professional turf and ornamental industry.
The Fair Ways Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Fair Ways Foundation Inc gave $119K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state New York. 91% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $119,040
- -53.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -42.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,822
- -19.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $93,771
- -76.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 91% first-time grantees (10 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (21% 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 Fair Ways Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation says applications should be submitted electronically. Its grant committee reviews applications and determines where funding will have the most significant impact. Applicants should present a clear strategy and measurable goals and objectives. The foundation’s website says it does not fund capital improvements, and its guidelines also exclude projects outside its three focus areas, expansions of general operating expenses, and event sponsorships.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists April 30, 2025, a past deadline. The website’s FAQ says applications are accepted annually from February 1 through April 30.
- Deadline
- The filing lists April 30, 2025, a past deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Louise Amos
Mailing address: 1273 Imperial Way, Paulsboro, NJ 08066
Phone: (856) 537-6003
Email: lamos@thefairwaysfoundation.com
Website: https://thefairwaysfoundation.com/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Fair Ways Foundation Inc
Who The Fair Ways Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Audubon International ($25K). Together the top 10 received $118K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 59 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants directly show support for projects in several U.S. states, including New York, California, Arizona, New Jersey, and Utah, as well as organizations whose locations are not specified in the grant listing. The listed grants also include organizations in the United Kingdom. The foundation’s materials describe a focus on conservation projects but do not state a geographic restriction.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Fair Ways Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
91%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 11 grantees (91%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 9% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 56% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $119K (2024) to $273K (2021). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $119K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Audubon International Troy, NY | high-quality habitat for monarch butterflies | $25,000 |
| Bats without Borders | improve habitats and connectivity for insect pollinators, birds and bats | $20,471 |
| Meg Wah (My Earth) | educating farmers to transition to sustainable practices | $15,525 |
| Newport Bay Conservancy Newport Beach, CA | connect students with their watershed and teaches about the importance of coastal wetlands | $11,154 |
| The Land At Home Project Inc Phoenix, AZ | program to improve health & wellbeing through knowledge of land management techniques, community connectedness, and improved opportunities | $10,940 |
| Stone Harbor Golf Club Cape May Court House, NJ | reintegration of native grasses | $10,000 |
| FRIENDS of Great Salt Lake Salt Lake City, UT | hands-on, environmental education program | $7,000 |
| Worksop Golf Club | heathland regeneration program | $6,250 |
| Vicars Cross golf club Ltd | restoration of original native flora and fauna and encourage further bio diversity | $6,000 |
| GreenerGolf Network | inform, encourage and inspire to adopt 'greener' practices | $5,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $93,771 | $50,000 | $119,165 | $119,040 | 11 | $119,040 | $7,645 |
| 2023 | $402,065 | $411,087 | $273,582 | $255,825 | 19 | $267,908 | $14,974 |
| 2022 | $264,560 | $275,036 | $325,135 | $169,036 | 12 | $202,190 | $5,603 |
| 2021 | $308,113 | $486,678 | $184,959 | $272,755 | 17 | $291,134 | $3,182 |
| 2020 | $112,007 | $121,875 | $136,612 | — | — | — | $1,173 |
| 2019 | $20,041 | $20,056 | $15 | — | — | — | $581 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fair Ways Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $8K 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 grant guidelines focus on water conservation and stewardship, habitat conservation and stewardship, and water education. Its website describes eligible work as projects that reduce water use or improve water quality, change maintenance practices to benefit native ecosystems, or inform communities about water use and availability in golf and the professional turf and ornamental industry. It also identifies conservation, stewardship, and education as its guiding pillars.
The foundation says it looks for a clear project strategy, measurable goals and objectives, benefits to the local community, protection of natural resources, and a commitment to reducing the ecological footprint of golf courses or professional turf and ornamental properties. Its guidelines exclude work outside the three focus areas, expansion of general operating expenses, capital improvements, and event sponsorships.
The foundation accepts applications from anyone, according to its FAQ. Among its 2024 grantees, FRIENDS of Great Salt Lake received $7,000. The organization describes its mission as protecting the Great Salt Lake ecosystem and increasing public awareness and appreciation through education, research, advocacy, and the arts.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $119,040. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $25,000, with a median award of $10,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $25,000 to Audubon International for high-quality monarch butterfly habitat; $20,471 to Bats without Borders to improve habitat and connectivity for insect pollinators, birds, and bats; and $15,525 to Meg Wah (My Earth) for educating farmers about sustainable practices. Other awards included $11,154 to Newport Bay Conservancy for student watershed education and coastal wetland awareness, and $10,000 to Stone Harbor Golf Club for native-grass reintegration.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Greg Lovell as president, Louise Amos as vice president, Colleen Clifford as secretary, and David Konke as treasurer. Listed trustees are Patrick Balletto, Angelica Carmen, Lamberto Lamberti, Ian Gallagher, and Graham O’Connor. The filing notes that Lamberti began in March, Gallagher in June, and O’Connor in December.
The Fair Ways Foundation Inc is led by Greg Lovell, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Greg Lovell
President
Trustee → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angelica Carmen
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Graham O'Connor
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ian Gallagher
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lamberto Lamberti
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Balletto
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Clifford
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louise Amos
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Konke
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Matthew Foster (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Tracy Jarman (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Aaron Lopez (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Kimberly Erusha (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Stacy Peters (2019–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Fair Ways Foundation Inc
How much does The Fair Ways Foundation Inc give each year?
The Fair Ways Foundation Inc gave $119K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $256K across 19 grants.
What is The Fair Ways Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Fair Ways Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,822, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Fair Ways Foundation Inc that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Fair Ways Foundation Inc give grants?
The Fair Ways Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (9%) and Arizona (9%).
Does The Fair Ways Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Fair Ways Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Fair Ways Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Fair Ways Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Audubon International ($25,000), Bats without Borders ($20,471) and Meg Wah (My Earth) ($15,525), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Fair Ways Foundation Inc?
The Fair Ways Foundation Inc reported $94K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $119K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Fair Ways Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s grant guidelines focus on water conservation and stewardship, habitat conservation and stewardship, and water education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Fair Ways Foundation Inc?
The foundation says applications should be submitted electronically. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Fair Ways Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Fair Ways Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3988612. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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