Farrell Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyKentfield, California · EIN 91-2167530 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $15,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
67% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Cerebral Palsy Foundation | San Diego, CA | Funds for discretionary use | $65,840 |
| American Israel Education Foundation | Washington, DC | Funds for discretionary use | $63,860 |
| Teach for America | New York, NY | Funds for discretionary use | $55,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Village | San Diego, CA | Funds for discretionary use | $55,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County Inc | San Diego, CA | Funds for discretionary use | $40,000 |
| St Francis Friarycapuchin Franciscan Order | Burlingame, CA | Funds for discretionary use | $40,000 |
| Bishop School | LA Jolla, CA | Funds for discretionary use | $35,000 |
| Bulamu Healthcare International | Palo Alto, CA | Funds for discretionary use | $35,000 |
| Just in Time for Foster Youth | San Diego, CA | Funds for discretionary use | $35,000 |
| Community Resource Center | Encinitas, CA | Funds for discretionary use | $30,000 |
| Voices for Children | Pine Bluff, AR | Funds for discretionary use | $30,000 |
| America First Policy Institute | Fort Worth, TX | Funds for discretionary use | $25,000 |
| Angels Foster Family Network | San Diego, CA | Funds for discretionary use | $25,000 |
| Pacific Research Institute | Pasadena, CA | Funds for discretionary use | $25,000 |
| Prokids | Cincinnati, OH | Funds for discretionary use | $25,000 |
| School of Holy Cross | San Diego, CA | Funds for discretionary use | $25,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | Funds for discretionary use | $25,000 |
| San Diego Symphony Foundation | San Diego, CA | Funds for discretionary use | $25,000 |
| Friends of Those in Need | San Diego, CA | Funds for discretionary use | $25,000 |
| Kyoto Prize Symposium | San Diego, CA | Funds for discretionary use | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego | San Diego, CA | Funds for discretionary use | $20,000 |
| Elderhelp of San Diego | San Diego, CA | Funds for discretionary use | $20,000 |
| Elementary Institute of Science | San Diego, CA | Funds for discretionary use | $20,000 |
| Focus | Chicago, IL | Funds for discretionary use | $20,000 |
| Junior Achievement of San Diego and Imperial Counties | San Diego, CA | Funds for discretionary use | $20,000 |
| Mama's Kitchen | San Diego, CA | Funds for discretionary use | $20,000 |
| Ocean Discovery Institute | San Diego, CA | Funds for discretionary use | $20,000 |
| Vehicles for Change San Diego Inc | San Diego, CA | Funds for discretionary use | $20,000 |
| The Fellowship | Arlington, VA | Funds for discretionary use | $18,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of San Diego | San Diego, CA | Funds for discretionary use | $16,000 |
| John Paul the Great Catholic University | Escondido, CA | Funds for discretionary use | $15,000 |
| Monarch School Project | San Diego, CA | Funds for discretionary use | $15,000 |
| Support the Enlisted Project | San Diego, CA | Funds for discretionary use | $15,000 |
| San Ysidro Health | San Diego, CA | Funds for discretionary use | $15,000 |
| Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty | Grand Rapids, MI | Funds for discretionary use | $12,500 |
| American Enterprise Institute | Washington, DC | Funds for discretionary use | $10,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | Funds for discretionary use | $10,000 |
| Young Americans for Liberty Foundation | Austin, TX | Funds for discretionary use | $10,000 |
| San Diego Legatus Edu Foundation | Ann Arbor, MI | Funds for discretionary use | $10,000 |
| Happiness for the Children of Kenyakenya Childrens Fund Inc | Hopkins, MN | Funds for discretionary use | $7,500 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Funds for discretionary use | $6,000 |
| Ignition 633 Ministries | Middletown, DE | Funds for discretionary use | $6,000 |
| Oblate Sisters of Jesus the Priest | Chicago, IL | Funds for discretionary use | $6,000 |
| Classics for Kids Inc | San Diego, CA | Funds for discretionary use | $5,000 |
| Libertas Institute | Lehi, UT | Funds for discretionary use | $5,000 |
| Poway Symphony Orchestra Foundation | Poway, CA | Funds for discretionary use | $5,000 |
| The American Criminal | Washington, DC | Funds for discretionary use | $5,000 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute | Wilmington, DE | Funds for discretionary use | $4,500 |
| Co2 Coalition | Arlington, VA | Funds for discretionary use | $4,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | Funds for discretionary use | $4,000 |
| Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow | Washington, DC | Funds for discretionary use | $3,500 |
| Jewish Voice Ministries International | Phoenix, AZ | Funds for discretionary use | $3,000 |
| Pilots to the Rescue Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Funds for discretionary use | $3,000 |
| The Center for Medical Progress | Irvine, CA | Funds for discretionary use | $3,000 |
| Friends of the Ashbrook Center | Ashland, OH | Funds for discretionary use | $2,500 |
| Homes for Veterans | Harrington Pk, NJ | Funds for discretionary use | $2,500 |
| Paws of Honor Inc | Williamsburg, VA | Funds for discretionary use | $2,500 |
| Texas Public Policy Foundation | Austin, TX | Funds for discretionary use | $2,500 |
| Lupus Foundation | Washington, DC | Funds for discretionary use | $2,500 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Harlan, IA | Funds for discretionary use | $2,280 |
Showing the 60 largest of 128 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,189,164 | 128 |
| 2023 | $2,133,213 | 244 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523099349102062
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-2167530
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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