The Farbman Family Foundation
The Farbman Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Farmington Hills, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $494K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $53K. Net investment income was $33K.
The Farbman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Farbman Family Foundation gave $53K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $52,622
- +2.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,156
- +28.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $494,254
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Farbman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit ($41K). Together the top 4 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 53 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Farbman Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 175% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 148% of 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2021) to $53K (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit Bloomfield Hills, MI | Support | $41,122 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Support | $10,000 |
| Beyond Basics Southfield, MI | Support | $1,000 |
| American Jewish Committee Sarasota, FL | Support | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $494,254 | $39,344 | $59,108 | $52,622 | 4 | $52,622 | $33,115 | $35,612 |
| 2023 | $514,018 | $26,595 | $58,135 | $51,255 | 5 | $51,255 | $21,432 | $30,352 |
| 2022 | $545,558 | $82,397 | $59,700 | $53,033 | 25 | $53,043 | $44,032 | $30,432 |
| 2021 | $522,861 | $84,082 | $24,062 | $19,170 | 14 | $20,180 | $80,600 | $29,956 |
| 2020 | $463,139 | $30,894 | $39,217 | $34,850 | 5 | — | $27,776 | $25,586 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Farbman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Farbman Family Foundation is led by Susan B. Farbman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan B. Farbman
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew V. Farbman
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David S. Farbman
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Burton D. Farbman (2020–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer -
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Farbman Family Foundation
How much does The Farbman Family Foundation give each year?
The Farbman Family Foundation gave $53K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $51K across 5 grants.
What is The Farbman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Farbman Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,500, and its average grant was $13,156, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Farbman Family Foundation give grants?
The Farbman Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Farbman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Farbman Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (4 grants).
How large is The Farbman Family Foundation?
The Farbman Family Foundation reported $494K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Farbman Family Foundation's EIN?
The Farbman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3345578. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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