Farrell Family Foundation Grants

The Farrell Family Foundation (FFF) aims to enhance society by supporting education, health, human welfare, and the arts. Their approach emphasizes responsible giving, preferring matching funds to promote donor engagement and measurable outcomes. FFF focuses on underprivileged children in education, improving self-sufficiency in health, and fostering community access to the arts. Grants are awarded to tax-exempt organizations that demonstrate effective management and accountability, primarily in San Diego County.

Guidelines
While giving can be easy, responsible giving is more challenging. The Farrell Family Foundation (FFF) is determined to make each gift with a sense of purpose and with the clear expectation of measurable outcomes. The preferred method of making major gifts is through "matching funds," as it encourages the receiving non-profit organization to work harder to solicit other gifts, while inspiring greater confidence in other donors. Through matching gifts the FFF's contribution can potentially be greatly enhanced.
Focus
The primary focus of the FFF will be in the following areas:
Education, with an Emphasis on Technology - Gifts will be made to tertiary institutions, as well as secondary schools oriented toward technology. Ideally these schools will serve underprivileged children who have the capability but not the resources to reach their full potential.
Health and Human Welfare - An FFF goal is to improve the health, well-being and self-sufficiency of members of society who require a helping hand to get them out of difficulty, but have the desire and will to eventually become independent and productive citizens.
The Arts - Recognizing that arts and culture play an important role in society as a whole, support will be given to organizations that provide quality in their productions/exhibitions, access to the entire community and strong outreach and educational programs.

Eligibility

All donor recipients must be qualified tax exempt organizations under section 501 ( C ) 3 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, or the equivalent federal designation in another country.Grants will be given to organizations that demonstrate that they have competent management who have a history of delivering results in an effective and cost efficient manner. Levels of overhead expenses will be taken into consideration.Grant recipients must have the ability and willingness to measure and report results.An underlying philosophy that runs throughout all FFF contributions is the promotion of self-reliance, responsibility and accountability.Currently, the FFF is focused on funding strong organizations in San Diego County.

Ineligibility

Grants generally not approved for:

• Regular and ongoing operating support.Contingencies, deficits or debt reduction.Capital works or organizations with administrative costs over 10%.