Farbstein Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 95-4329775 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
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
40% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Defense Fund | New York, NY | Environmental action | $3,000 |
| Friends of the Earth | Berkeley, CA | Environmental action | $3,000 |
| Shelter Partnership | Los Angeles, CA | Housing and services for the homeless | $3,000 |
| St Joseph Center | Venice, CA | Housing and services for the homeless | $3,000 |
| Venice Family Clinic | Venice, CA | Health services for the needy | $2,500 |
| Amnesty International | New York, NY | Supports international civil rights | $2,000 |
| Saban Community Clinic | Los Angeles, CA | Local medical care for the needy | $2,000 |
| National Marfan Foundation | Port Washington, NY | Research and treatment of marfan's syndrome | $2,000 |
| New Israel Fund | New York, NY | Social action in israel | $2,000 |
| Salk Institute Alzheimers | LA Jolla, CA | Scientific research on alzheimers | $1,000 |
| Concern Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Supports cancer research | $1,000 |
| Heifer Project Int'l | Little Rock, AR | Food for the needy | $1,000 |
| The Bail Project | Pasadena, CA | Social/Legal justice | $1,000 |
| The Guidance Center | Long Beach, CA | Supports mental health care for the needy | $1,000 |
| National Public Radio | Washington, DC | Independent informed public | $1,000 |
The return also lists 27 grants to individuals ($52,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $81,000 | 42 |
| 2024 | $71,000 | 38 |
| 2023 | $59,000 | 40 |
| 2021 | $57,500 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611569349100406
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4329775
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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