The Harry E Goldfarb Family Foundation Inc
The Harry E Goldfarb Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Farmington, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K.
The Harry E Goldfarb Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Harry E Goldfarb Family Foundation Inc gave $6K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $6K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $5,954
- -99.4% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- -98.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $5,954
- -71.5% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $5,954
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% 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 Harry E Goldfarb Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 50 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Harry E Goldfarb Family Foundation Inc gives
- 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 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $1.0M (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford West Hartford, CT | Unrestricted Operational Support | $5,954 |
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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 | — | $2 | $10,014 | $5,954 | 1 | $7,984 | — | $382 |
| 2021 | $9,598 | $91,394 | $1,028,717 | $1,023,684 | 49 | — | $68,091 | $36,608 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Harry E Goldfarb Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $382 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Harry E Goldfarb Family Foundation Inc is led by Robert B. Goldfarb, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Robert B. Goldfarb
President & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Marks
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William H. Goldfarb
Vice President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary D. Elder
Treasurer & Ass't Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "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 Harry E Goldfarb Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Harry E Goldfarb Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Harry E Goldfarb Family Foundation Inc gave $6K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $1.0M across 49 grants.
Where does The Harry E Goldfarb Family Foundation Inc operate?
The Harry E Goldfarb Family Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Maryland.
How much is The Harry E Goldfarb Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Harry E Goldfarb Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $382 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Harry E Goldfarb Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Harry E Goldfarb Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1025623. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2022
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