The Farbolin Family Charitable Trust
The Farbolin Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Alpharetta, Georgia. It made 12 grants totaling $120,000 in 2025, supporting organizations working in areas that include children’s medical care, disaster relief, cancer research, animal welfare, veterans’ services, conservation, and hunger relief.
The Farbolin Family Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Farbolin Family Charitable Trust gave $120K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), top state Virginia. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $120,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,105,941
- +23.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (6 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Farbolin Family Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4555 Mansell Road Suite 120, Alpharetta, GA 30022
Phone: (470) 286-1140
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Farbolin Family Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($50K). Together the top 10 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 39 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in several states and Washington, DC. By recipient state, 46% of grant dollars went to Virginia, 17% to DC, 17% to New York, 4% to Utah, and 4% to Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Farbolin Family Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 12 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 300% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2022) to $120K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Arlington, VA | To provide medical care to children suffering from cancer. | $50,000 |
| Project Hope Washington, DC | To Provide Relief During and After Various Disasters. | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Honoring the sacrifice of fdny firefighter stephen siller who died during the 9/11/01 attacks. | $10,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation New York, NY | To Support Cancer Research. | $10,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society Kanab, UT | To provide adoption, spay/neuter, and care for homeless animals. | $5,000 |
| Mission 22 Sisters, OR | Healing America's veterans from ptsd, traumatic brain injury and substance abuse | $5,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC | To preserve wilderness and reduce human impact on the environment. | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Topeka, KS | To raise awareness and to provide programs and services to meet the needs of injured service members. | $5,000 |
| Global Surgical Expedition Glen Allen, VA | To Provide Surgical Care Globally. | $5,000 |
| One Star Foundation Austin, TX | To provide relief during and after disasters in Texas. | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,105,941 | $542,196 | $138,882 | $120,000 | 12 | $120,000 | $524,743 | $101,720 |
| 2024 | $1,702,627 | $130,523 | $134,660 | $120,000 | 12 | $120,000 | $117,191 | $105,709 |
| 2023 | $1,706,764 | $141,928 | $113,130 | $100,000 | 6 | $100,000 | $130,048 | $93,086 |
| 2022 | $1,678,494 | $276,909 | $48,882 | $30,000 | 3 | $30,000 | $164,741 | $91,149 |
| 2021 | $1,457,906 | $251,249 | $112,896 | $100,089 | 6 | $100,089 | $239,265 | $98,865 |
| 2020 | $1,311,586 | $94,947 | $101,333 | $90,000 | 4 | — | $83,614 | $89,846 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Farbolin Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $102K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations addressing medical care and research, disaster relief, animal welfare, veterans’ needs, conservation, and hunger.
Among the organizations it supported, Best Friends Animal Society describes its mission as saving dogs and cats in America’s shelters and working to make the country no-kill. WWF says its mission is to conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth. The Atlanta Community Food Bank says its mission is to engage, educate, and empower its community to fight hunger.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust made 12 grants totaling $120,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable grants included $50,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for medical care for children with cancer; $10,000 each to Project HOPE for disaster relief, Tunnel to Towers Foundation, and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation; and $5,000 each to Best Friends Animal Society, World Wildlife Fund, and the Atlanta Community Food Bank. The trust also awarded $5,000 grants to Mission 22, Wounded Warrior Project, Global Surgical Expedition, One Star Foundation, and Feeding America.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carol Farbolin as trustee; Linda E Van Rees, Julie P Hayes, and Gregory Farbolin as directors; and Robert Farbolin on the distribution committee.
The Farbolin Family Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carol Farbolin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Farbolin
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie P. Hayes
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda E. Van Rees
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Farbolin
Distribution Committee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Farbolin Family Charitable Trust
How much does The Farbolin Family Charitable Trust give each year?
The Farbolin Family Charitable Trust gave $120K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $120K across 12 grants.
What is The Farbolin Family Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Farbolin Family Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,000, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Farbolin Family Charitable Trust that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Farbolin Family Charitable Trust give grants?
The Farbolin Family Charitable Trust's top state is Virginia, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (17%) and New York (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does The Farbolin Family Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Farbolin Family Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Farbolin Family Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Farbolin Family Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($50,000), Project Hope ($10,000) and Tunnel to Towers Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Farbolin Family Charitable Trust?
The Farbolin Family Charitable Trust reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $120K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $102K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Farbolin Family Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations addressing medical care and research, disaster relief, animal welfare, veterans’ needs, conservation, and hunger. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Farbolin Family Charitable Trust?
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Farbolin Family Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Farbolin Family Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6323280. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Farbolin Family Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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