The Fairfield Foundation
The Fairfield Foundation is a private family foundation based in New York, NY, established in 2010. Also known as Jane M Harris Ttee, it is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization classified as a private foundation under the NTEE code T20. The foundation is managed by three trustees without compensation and operates as an invite-only grantmaking organization.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.8M
+28.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$712K
+2.3% YoY
Grant Count
75
+74.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
-41.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus but supports a diverse range of causes including:
- Community service
- Education
- Health services
- Recreation
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grantmaking is by invitation only.
Grant Range
$1,000 to $195,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations across multiple states and cities, including:
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Massachusetts
- Maine
- New York
- Rhode Island
- Virginia
- Washington, D.C.
Specific cities funded include New York, Boston, Cambridge, and Tallahassee.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $7,687,161
- Total Revenue: $1,532,472
- Total Expenses: $803,523
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Investment Income and Dividends: $139,777
Giving Rate: Approximately 9.1% of assets distributed annually
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,849,618 | $7,687,161 | $6,958,212 |
| Revenue | $3,021,926 | $1,532,472 | $1,191,728 |
| Expenses | $859,469 | $803,523 | $922,554 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $711,716 | $696,039 | $825,320 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,759,536 | $1,312,962 | $957,843 |
| Distributable Amount | $968,225 | $711,716 | $696,039 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
234 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by three trustees, each serving without compensation:
- G Anne Harris
- David F Harris
- John M Harris
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| G ANNE HARRIS | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | — |
| DAVID F HARRIS | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | — |
| JOHN M HARRIS | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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