Fairbanks Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilliamstown, Massachusetts · EIN 26-1848892 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
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
33% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan B Anthony Museum | Adams, MA | Operating assistance | $150,000 |
| Mcla Foundation | North Adams, MA | Operating assistance | $105,000 |
| Clark Art Institute | Williamstown, MA | Operating assistance | $100,000 |
| Pine Cobble School | Williamstown, MA | Operations & endowment | $50,000 |
| Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH | Operating assistance | $10,000 |
| Williamstown Community Chest | Williamstown, MA | Operating assistance | $10,000 |
| Miss Halls School | Pittsfield, MA | Operating assistance | $10,000 |
| Darrow School | New Lebanon, NY | Operating assistance | $10,000 |
| Cambridge Camping Assn | Cambridge, MA | Operating assistance | $10,000 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Worcester, MA | Operating assistance | $10,000 |
| Milne Public Library | Williamstown, MA | Operating assistance | $5,000 |
| Middlebury College | Middlebury, VT | Operating assistance | $5,000 |
| Williamstown Theater Festival | Williamstown, MA | Operating assistance | $5,000 |
| North Adams Regional Hospital | Pittsfield, MA | Operating assistance | $5,000 |
| Canterbury School | New Millford, CT | Operating assistance | $3,000 |
| Friends of Kayaderosseras | Ballston Spa, NY | Operating assistance | $3,000 |
| Nativity School of Worchester | Worcester, MA | Operating assistance | $2,500 |
| Mad River Path Association | Waitsfield, VT | Operating assistance | $2,000 |
| Catamount Trail Association | Burlington, VT | Operating assistance | $1,000 |
| Westminster School | Simsbury, CT | Operating assistance | $1,000 |
| Hoosic River Watershed Association | Williamstown, MA | Operating assistance | $1,000 |
| Roots Teen Center | North Adams, MA | Operating assistance | $1,000 |
| Berkshire Arts Center | Stockbridge, MA | Operating assistance | $1,000 |
| Berkshire Dance Theater | Adams, MA | Operating assistance | $1,000 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($68,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $570,000 | 32 |
| 2024 | $422,000 | 28 |
| 2023 | $642,300 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622339349100352
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1848892
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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