Farris Family Foundation
Historical FunderJackson, Tennessee · EIN 92-1124183 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $16,400.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Michael Farris |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 Greendale Dr, Jackson TN 38305 |
| Phone | 7312174513 |
| mfarris@hmcompany.com | |
| Form and materials | Forms available from Foundation offices. |
| Deadlines | No particular deadline but a 30 day notice before a board meeting is required. |
| Restrictions | One application per calendar year. Certification and report of the use of funds in accordance with tersm of the grant request required. |
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 Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jackson Symphony | Jackson, TN | Operations | $25,300 |
| The Dream Center | Jackson, TN | Capital Campaign | $16,400 |
| University School of Jackson | Jackson, TN | Operations | $5,000 |
| The Peyton Project Iinc | Knoxville, TN | Operations | $3,000 |
| United Way of West Tennessee | Jackson, TN | Unrestricted | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,800 | 5 |
| 2023 | $29,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349101341
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 92-1124183
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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