The Fairclough Family Foundation
The Fairclough Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Salt Lake City, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 4 grants totaling $28K.
The Fairclough Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Fairclough Family Foundation gave $28K across 4 grants in 2023 (avg $7K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $27,900
- +5480.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $6,975
- +1295.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Primary geography
- Utah (66% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Fairclough Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was John a Moran Eye Center ($10K). Together the top 4 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Fairclough Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 5480% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2020) to $28K (2023). In 2023 it made 4 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John a Moran Eye Center Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable | $9,500 |
| Primary Children's Hospital Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable | $9,000 |
| Modo Urgent Care Kihei, HI | Charitable | $9,000 |
| Miles for Migraine Jericho, VT | Charitable | $400 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $-433,253 | $28,652 | $27,900 | 4 | $27,900 | $138 |
| 2022 | $461,905 | $117 | $641 | $500 | 1 | $500 | $1,392 |
| 2021 | $462,429 | $3 | $2,151 | $2,000 | 1 | $2,000 | $1,458 |
| 2020 | $464,577 | $44 | $1,353 | $500 | 1 | — | $1,543 |
| 2019 | $465,886 | $119 | $13,621 | $13,500 | 4 | — | $1,908 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fairclough Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $138 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Fairclough Family Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Christine A. Fairclough
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Fred W. Fairclough Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Fairclough Family Foundation
How much does The Fairclough Family Foundation give each year?
The Fairclough Family Foundation gave $28K across 4 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $500 across 1 grant.
What is The Fairclough Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Fairclough Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $9,000, and its average grant was $6,975, across 4 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Fairclough Family Foundation give grants?
The Fairclough Family Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Hawaii (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (2 grants).
Does The Fairclough Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Fairclough Family Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (4 grants).
How much is The Fairclough Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Fairclough Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $138 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Fairclough Family Foundation's EIN?
The Fairclough Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8047799. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 20, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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