The Mary Kay and James D Farley Fund
The Mary Kay and James D Farley Fund is a Form 990-PF private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Illinois, Michigan, Florida, and New York.
The Mary Kay and James D Farley Fund at a glance
In short: The Mary Kay and James D Farley Fund gave $160K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), top state Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $159,999
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,308
- -1.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,183,269
- +0.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (34% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Mary Kay and James D Farley Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 803878, Chicago, IL 60680
Phone: (312) 630-6000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mary Kay and James D Farley Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pope Francis Center ($53K). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 79 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund’s 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Illinois (34%), Michigan (29%), Florida (28%), and New York (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Mary Kay and James D Farley Fund gives
- 77% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 20% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $150K (2024) to $200K (2022). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $160K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pope Francis Center Chicago, IL | To Support the Organization | $53,333 |
| The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation Clearwater, FL | To Support the Organization | $25,000 |
| Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church Harbor Springs, MI | To Support the Organization | $21,666 |
| Friendship Center of Harbor Springs Harbor Springs, MI | To Support the Organization | $10,000 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church Tampa, FL | To Support the Organization | $10,000 |
| Diocesan Council of Orlando - Society of St Vincent De Paul Apopka, FL | To Support the Organization | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities Community Services Archdiocese of New York New York, NY | To Support the Organization | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan Southfield, MI | To Support the Organization | $5,000 |
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | To Support the Organization | $5,000 |
| International Communities of Washtenaw County Ann Arbor, MI | To Support the Organization | $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 | $3,183,269 | $210,588 | $191,396 | $159,999 | 13 | $172,782 | $194,414 | $192,393 |
| 2024 | $3,164,695 | $211,719 | $179,246 | $150,000 | 12 | $164,669 | $196,211 | $181,645 |
| 2023 | $3,132,175 | $116,592 | $184,992 | $160,000 | 18 | $171,578 | $102,593 | $166,504 |
| 2022 | $3,202,278 | $90,395 | $226,126 | $200,000 | 17 | $213,569 | $94,768 | $174,025 |
| 2021 | $3,345,405 | $383,600 | $228,265 | $200,000 | 19 | $213,902 | $362,392 | $188,803 |
| 2020 | $3,190,754 | $83,211 | $226,662 | $200,000 | 1 | — | $65,296 | $171,027 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mary Kay and James D Farley Fund reported a distributable amount of $192K 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
The available filing information does not state a mission for the fund. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including Catholic charities, churches, community organizations, universities, and a foundation supporting services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation describes its mission as securing the financial future of services for people served by The Arc Tampa Bay. Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan says it provides professional services and support to people in need, while Catholic Charities Community Services of the Archdiocese of New York describes its work as providing holistic human services to New Yorkers of all religions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund reported 13 grants totaling $159,999. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $53,333, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest reported grants included $53,333 to Pope Francis Center, $25,000 to The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation, and $21,666 to Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church. Other listed recipients included Friendship Center of Harbor Springs ($10,000), Sacred Heart Catholic Church ($10,000), and the Diocesan Council of Orlando – Society of St. Vincent de Paul ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Frances Anne Farley as director and president; James D Farley Jr as treasurer; Andrew E Farley as director and vice president; and Patrick Snabes, Darryl Stephen Snabes, and Anne Snabes as directors.
The Mary Kay and James D Farley Fund is led by Frances Anne Farley, Director & President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frances Anne Farley
Director & President
Director → Director & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew E. Farley
Director & Vice President
Director → Director & Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Snabes
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Snabes
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darryl Stephen Snabes
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James D. Farley Jr.
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kathryn T. Farley (2020–2023) — Director
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 Mary Kay and James D Farley Fund
How much does The Mary Kay and James D Farley Fund give each year?
The Mary Kay and James D Farley Fund gave $160K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $150K across 12 grants.
What is The Mary Kay and James D Farley Fund's typical grant size?
The Mary Kay and James D Farley Fund's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $12,308, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Mary Kay and James D Farley Fund give grants?
The Mary Kay and James D Farley Fund's top state is Illinois, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Michigan (29%) and Florida (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Harbor Springs, MI (2 grants), Ann Arbor, MI (2 grants) and Ithaca, NY (2 grants).
Does The Mary Kay and James D Farley Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Mary Kay and James D Farley Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Organization" (13 grants).
Who are The Mary Kay and James D Farley Fund's largest grantees?
The Mary Kay and James D Farley Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Pope Francis Center ($53,333), The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation ($25,000) and Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church ($21,666), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Mary Kay and James D Farley Fund?
The Mary Kay and James D Farley Fund reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $173K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $192K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Mary Kay and James D Farley Fund fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission for the fund. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including Catholic charities, churches, community organizations, universities, and a foundation supporting services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mary Kay and James D Farley Fund?
The foundation 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 Mary Kay and James D Farley Fund's EIN?
The Mary Kay and James D Farley Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1590199. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Mary Kay and James D Farley Fund 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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