The Fairholme Foundation is a private foundation established in 2002 and based in Coral Gables, Florida. It operates as a family foundation with a focus on philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$244.3M
-2.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$11.8M
+0.4% YoY
Grant Count
23
+53.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$512K
-34.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Arts & Culture
- Health
- Social & Human Services
- Community Development
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Grantmaking
The foundation does not respond to unsolicited applications for funding. Prospective grantees should approach the foundation directly for more information regarding funding opportunities.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation provides support nationally, with particular emphasis on Florida, New York, and New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Income (Most Recent Data):
- Total assets: $244,340,479
- Total giving: $11,772,650
- Foundation income: $1,033,084 (as of December 2022)
Tax-Exempt Status: The foundation has been tax-exempt since July 2002 and holds 501(c)(3) designation.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $244,340,479 | $250,882,800 | $278,300,267 |
| Revenue | $1,844,931 | $6,038,044 | $1,279,606 |
| Expenses | $11,786,649 | $11,828,728 | $12,745,925 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $11,772,650 | $11,725,500 | $12,735,200 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,924,056 | $5,999,816 | $1,268,881 |
| Distributable Amount | $12,937,079 | $11,761,601 | $11,727,211 |
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
84 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
Key personnel include:
- Bruce Berkowitz - Trustee
- Tracey Berkowitz - Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRUCE BERKOWITZ | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| TRACEY BERKOWITZ | TRUSTEE | 20 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 14 Tahiti Beach Island Road, Coral Gables, FL 33143-6540
- Telephone: 305-667-5437
- EIN: 01-0718240
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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