Fairbairn Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 46-5065755 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$136K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$2.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $4,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
96% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bach Choir of Bethlehem | Bethlehem, PA | General charitable purpose | $28,000 |
| Paper Mill Playhouse | Millburn, NJ | General charitable purpose | $21,600 |
| Pasadena Playhouse | Pasadena, CA | General charitable purpose | $16,200 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General charitable purpose | $14,000 |
| Coral Reef Alliance | Oakland, CA | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Florida Studio Theatre | Sarasota, FL | General charitable purpose | $4,000 |
| Seeds Access | Newark, NJ | General charitable purpose | $4,000 |
| Solar One | Long Island City, NY | General charitable purpose | $4,000 |
| Asolo Theatre | Sarasota, FL | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Church of the Redeemer | Sarasota, FL | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Plymouth Harbor Foundation | Sarasota, FL | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe of Florida Inc | Sarasota, FL | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Sarasota Memorial Hospital Foundation | Sarasota, FL | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Oregon Wild | Portland, OR | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Dogs Inc | Palmetto, FL | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Treehouse Project | Portland, OR | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| National Academy of Human | Sag Harbor, NY | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Lawrence Academy | Groton, MA | General charitable purpose | $1,956 |
| Seaside Seabird Sanctuary | Indian Shores, FL | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Speare Memorial Hospital | Plymouth, NH | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Family Promise | Summit, NJ | General charitable purpose | $800 |
| Thistle Farms | Nashville, TN | General charitable purpose | $800 |
| National Farm Worker Ministry | Raleigh, NC | General charitable purpose | $800 |
| Ringling College Library Association | Sarasota, FL | General charitable purpose | $350 |
| Light Share Behavioral Wellness | Sarasota, FL | General charitable purpose | $200 |
| Marymount Manhattan College | New York, NY | General charitable purpose | $150 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $136,356 | 27 |
| 2024 | $116,380 | 24 |
| 2023 | $120,000 | 39 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349100634
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-5065755
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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