Fairfax Foundation
Historical FunderMentor, Ohio · EIN 34-1553708 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | FAIRFAX FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 8141 TYLER BLVD A3, MENTOR OH 44060 |
| Phone | 2169056193 |
| Form and materials | GRANT REQUESTS SHOULD INCLUDE AN EXEMPTION LETTER SUPPORTING THE EXEMPT STATUS AND INTENDED USE OF FUNDS. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME. RESPONSE CAN BE EXPECTED WITHIN TWO MONTHS. |
| Restrictions | GRANTS MADE ONLY TO RECOGNIZED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. NO RESTRICTIONS BASED ON LOCATION, CHARITABLE FIELD OR INSTITUTION. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
65% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington's Disease Society of America | New York, NY | General | $175,000 |
| Trees Water & People | Fort Collins, CO | General | $170,000 |
| Rise Against Suicide | Lafayette, CO | General | $100,000 |
| Friends of Community Foundations of Canada | Tempe, AZ | General | $100,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General | $50,000 |
| The Kiva Center | Boulder, CO | General | $50,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Equality Center | Boulder, CO | General | $50,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | General | $50,000 |
| Boulder Food Rescue | Boulder, CO | General | $50,000 |
| Uncf | Washington, DC | General | $50,000 |
| American Friends of the Art Gallery of Ontario Inc | CA | General | $40,000 |
| Lake View Cemetery Foundation | Cleveland, OH | General | $40,000 |
| Jsfa | Beachwood, OH | General | $34,700 |
| Jewish Family Service Association of Cleveland | Beachwood, OH | General | $30,000 |
| Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation | CA | General | $30,000 |
| Aclu Foundation | Cleveland, OH | General | $20,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | Cleveland, OH | General | $20,000 |
| Human Rights Watch Inc | New York, NY | General | $20,000 |
| Shaw Festival | Buffalo, NY | General | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | CA | General | $20,000 |
| Csu Foundation | Cleveland, OH | General | $15,000 |
| University of Colorado Center for Documentary and Ethnographic Media | Boulder, CO | General | $13,000 |
| Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity | Fort Collins, CO | General | $10,000 |
| Sustainable Living Association | Cleveland, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | Williamsburg, VA | General | $10,000 |
| Shrine of Our Lady of Mariapoch | Burton, OH | General | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,179,700 | 26 |
| 2024 | $4,614,947 | 56 |
| 2023 | $76,600 | 12 |
| 2021 | $72,500 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642229349100309
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1553708
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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