The Jeffrey Farber Family Foundation
The Jeffrey Farber Family Foundation was a private foundation based in Birmingham, Michigan, that made charitable grants. Its 2023 filing is marked as the organization’s final return: the foundation reported receiving a certificate of dissolution from Michigan and distributing all its assets to the JK Farber Family Foundation on November 16, 2023. It therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
The Jeffrey Farber Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jeffrey Farber Family Foundation gave $497K across 10 grants in 2023 (avg $50K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $496,750
- +98.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 10
- +900.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $49,675
- -80.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Primary geography
- Michigan (97% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Jeffrey Farber Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 588 Cherry Court, Birmingham, MI 48009
Phone: (248) 526-3700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jeffrey Farber Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Jewish Federation of Metr ($250K). Together the top 10 received $497K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 24 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 2% to Illinois, and 1% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Jeffrey Farber Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1361% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2020) to $791K (2019). In 2023 it made 10 grants totaling $497K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Metr Bloomfield Hills, MI | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $250,000 |
| Ort America Bloomfield Hills, MI | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $194,250 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $10,000 |
| Empowerment Plan Detroit, MI | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $10,000 |
| Birmingham Bloomfield Com Bloomfield Hills, MI | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $10,000 |
| Gleaners Community Food B Detroit, MI | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $5,000 |
| MCF Detroit, MI | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $5,000 |
| Higher Hopes Commerce Center, MI | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $5,000 |
| Nottingham Nature Nook East Lansing, MI | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $5,000 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center Warrington, PA | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $-710,771 | $496,750 | $496,750 | 10 | $496,750 | $14,016 | $15,172 |
| 2022 | $574,776 | $474,247 | $251,700 | $250,000 | 1 | $250,000 | — | $30,567 |
| 2020 | $6,501,321 | $65 | $34,950 | $34,000 | 6 | — | — | $347,121 |
| 2019 | $8,823,775 | $44,187 | $792,442 | $791,316 | 7 | — | $42,236 | $427,137 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jeffrey Farber Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2023 — 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 foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants were described as unrestricted charitable gifts. Among the supported organizations, Higher Hopes says its mission is to provide full Thanksgiving meals to low-income Detroit households and summer meal kits for children experiencing hunger.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $496,750. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $250,000, with a median of $7,500. The largest grants were $250,000 to Jewish Federation of Metr in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and $194,250 to ORT America in Bloomfield Hills; both were listed as unrestricted charitable gifts. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, Empowerment Plan, and Birmingham Bloomfield Com; $5,000 each to Gleaners Community Food B, MCF, Higher Hopes, and Nottingham Nature Nook; and $2,500 to Israel Guide Dog Center.
The foundation’s filing states that it contributed only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This is a policy stated in its final filing, not a current application opportunity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jeffrey K Farber was listed as president and treasurer on the 2023 filing.
The Jeffrey Farber Family Foundation is led by Jeffrey K. Farber, President & Treasurer since 2022 (on filings since 2019) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Jeffrey K. Farber
President & Treasurer
President → President & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Jeffrey Farber Family Foundation
How much does The Jeffrey Farber Family Foundation give each year?
The Jeffrey Farber Family Foundation gave $497K across 10 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $250K across 1 grant.
What is The Jeffrey Farber Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jeffrey Farber Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $7,500, and its average grant was $49,675, across 10 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jeffrey Farber Family Foundation give grants?
The Jeffrey Farber Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bloomfield Hills, MI (3 grants) and Detroit, MI (3 grants).
Does The Jeffrey Farber Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Jeffrey Farber Family Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Jeffrey Farber Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jeffrey Farber Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Jewish Federation of Metr ($250,000), Ort America ($194,250) and Shirley Ryan Ability Lab ($10,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does The Jeffrey Farber Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants were described as unrestricted charitable gifts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jeffrey Farber Family Foundation?
The Jeffrey Farber Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
How much is The Jeffrey Farber Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Jeffrey Farber Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Jeffrey Farber Family Foundation's EIN?
The Jeffrey Farber Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5669300. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Does The Jeffrey Farber Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- 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 13, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
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