Fairman Family Foundation
Historical FunderDubois, Pennsylvania · EIN 20-4373954 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JOYCE FAIRMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 414 RANDALL COURT, DUBOIS PA 15801 |
| Phone | 8143718863 |
| Form and materials | THE FOUNDATION WILL ACCEPT WRITTEN REQUESTS FROM POTENTIAL RECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS. THE REQUEST MUST INCLUDE PROOF THAT THE POTENTIAL RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION IS A TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. |
| Deadlines | NO |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION WAS FORMED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. SPECIFICALLY, THE FOUNDATION WILL PROVIDE FUNDING FOR MUNICIPAL, EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES TO RECIPIENTS WHO QUALIFY AS TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION WILL PROVIDE FUNDING FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES WHICH QUALIFY AS MUNICIPAL GIVING OR TAX EXEMPT UNDER PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. |
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
0% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Iup | Indiana, PA | Iup college of medicine | $50,000 |
| Dubois Central Catholic | Dubois, PA | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Punxsutawney Area Hospital Foundation | Punxsutawney, PA | Radiology department | $30,000 |
| Erie Community Foundation | Erie, PA | Gannon women's basketball alumni fund | $25,000 |
| Bob Perks Fund | State College, PA | General | $2,500 |
| Dubois Area United Way | Dubois, PA | General | $1,500 |
| Dubois Central Catholic | Dubois, PA | Educational | $1,000 |
| Grady's Decision | Erie, PA | General | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $161,000 | 8 |
| 2024 | $86,037 | 11 |
| 2023 | $59,530 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349100630
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-4373954
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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