The Farwell Foundation Inc
The Farwell Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Baraboo, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 3 grants totaling $3.2M. Net investment income was $34K.
The Farwell Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Farwell Foundation Inc gave $3.2M across 3 grants in 2022 (avg $1.1M), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $3,198,483
- Grants made (2022)
- 3
- Average grant
- $1,066,161
- Median grant
- $500,000
- Primary geography
- Ohio (81% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Farwell Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was American Endowment Foundation ($2.6M). Together the top 3 received $3.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 7 (29%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Farwell Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 649% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2020) to $3.2M (2022). In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $3.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH | Transfer to the samantha m. Weston donor advised fund | $2,601,483 |
| Urban League of Greater Madison Madison, WI | Support the black business hub and the black business hub accelerator program | $500,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Madison, WI | Support the Shalom Curriculum Project Fund | $97,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $-598 | $3,223,774 | $3,198,483 | 3 | $3,203,816 | $33,859 | $101,544 |
| 2021 | $4,858,017 | $500,315 | $15,940 | — | — | $2,233 | $447,568 | $142,319 |
| 2020 | $4,373,642 | $40,936 | $18,532 | $500 | 1 | — | — | $208,291 |
| 2019 | $4,751,238 | $20,166 | $345,867 | $427,136 | 3 | — | — | $126,123 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Farwell Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $102K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Farwell Foundation Inc is led by Samantha Weston, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Samantha Weston
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ellyn Sensenbrenner
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deirdre Garton
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Farwell Foundation Inc
How much does The Farwell Foundation Inc give each year?
The Farwell Foundation Inc gave $3.2M across 3 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Farwell Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Farwell Foundation Inc's median grant in 2022 was $500,000, and its average grant was $1,066,161, across 3 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Farwell Foundation Inc give grants?
The Farwell Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (2 grants).
Does The Farwell Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Farwell Foundation Inc's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How much is The Farwell Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Farwell Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $102K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Farwell Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Farwell Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2979475. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
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 9, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
Live grants for the work The Farwell Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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