Farley Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 45-5492483 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.1M
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$43.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $203,000.
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
78% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparkshop | Chicago, IL | Grant for general charitable purposes | $420,000 |
| All Hands Ecology | Stinson Beach, CA | Grant for general charitable purposes | $330,000 |
| American Precision Museum | Windsor, VT | Grant for general charitable purposes | $325,000 |
| Anova Education | Santa Rosa, CA | Grant for general charitable purposes | $305,000 |
| Fellowship Housing Corporation | Hoffman Estates, IL | Grant for general charitable purposes | $203,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Santa Rosa | Santa Rosa, CA | Grant for general charitable purposes | $125,000 |
| Scottsdale Unified School District Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | Grant for general charitable purposes | $107,500 |
| Holy Trinity High School | Chicago, IL | Grant for general charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Luther Burbank Memorial Foundation | Santa Rosa, CA | Grant for general charitable purposes | $95,000 |
| Homewood Science Center | Homewood, IL | Grant for general charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Audubon Canyon Ranch | Santa Rosa, CA | Grant for general charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Northern Cincinnati Foundation | West Chester, OH | Grant for general charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| St Xavier High School | Cincinnati, OH | Grant for general charitable purposes | $8,000 |
| Forget Me Not Childrens Services | Santa Rosa, CA | Grant for general charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Honorhealth Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | Grant for general charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Swim America Sonoma | Sonoma, CA | Grant for general charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Robert Ferguson Observatory | Glen Ellen, CA | Grant for general charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Valley of the Moon Natural History | Glen Ellen, CA | Grant for general charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Village Hopecore International | Stockton, CA | Grant for general charitable purposes | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,106,500 | 19 |
| 2024 | $2,331,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $3,935,500 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612399349100811
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-5492483
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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