Farver Foundation
Historical FunderAdrian, Michigan · EIN 38-6540398 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$314K
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $8,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | PATRICK FARVER |
|---|---|
| Address | 245 RICHLYN DR, ADRIAN MI 49221 |
| Phone | 5174037586 |
| Form and materials | NONE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | RESTRICTED TO IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS & RELATED PROGRAMS. |
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
34% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promedica Hickman Hospital Fnd Promedica Hickman Hospital Fnd | Toledo, OH | Pledge payment/new equip | $79,500 |
| Lenawee County Community Foundation Lenawee County Community Foundation | Adrian, MI | Event sponsor | $33,600 |
| Adrian College Adrian College | Adrian, MI | Investment club, technology updates | $22,050 |
| Hope Community Center Hope Community Center | Adrian, MI | Support hope center and its programs | $15,000 |
| Adrian Symphony Orchestra Adrian Symphony Orchestra | Adrian, MI | Support adrian orchestra & students | $12,190 |
| Adrian Center for the Arts Adrian Center for the Arts | Adrian, MI | General support | $10,180 |
| Above Petes Garage Above Petes Garage | Adrian, MI | Mentoring | $10,000 |
| End Childhood Hunger End Childhood Hunger | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Support feeding underprivileged | $10,000 |
| South Florida Hunger Coalition South Florida Hunger Coalition | Lauderhill, FL | Helping feed those in need | $9,000 |
| Align Center for Workplace Developm Align Center for Workplace Development | Adrian, MI | Education | $8,000 |
| Lenawee County Education Foundation Lenawee County Education Foundation | Adrian, MI | Provide scholarships/event sponsor | $8,000 |
| Lenawee Humane Society Lenawee Humane Society | Adrian, MI | Sponsorship, general support | $7,710 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Lenawee Boys & Girls Club of Lenawee | Adrian, MI | Ops support, event sponsorship & blu | $7,500 |
| Kids Have Rights Kids Have Rights | Plantation, FL | Supporting abused children | $6,000 |
| Croswell Opera House Croswell Opera House | Adrian, MI | Capital campaign & general support | $5,200 |
| Catherine Cobb Dv Shelter Catherine Cobb Dv Shelter | Adrian, MI | General donation | $5,000 |
| City of Adrian Dda City of Adrian Dda | Adrian, MI | Ops support | $5,000 |
| Home Safe Home Safe | Lake Worth, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes Loaves and Fishes | Englewood, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Miami Project to Cure Paralysis Miami Project to Cure Paralysis | Coral Gables, FL | Support effort to cure paralysis | $5,000 |
| Neighbors 4 Neighbors Neighbors 4 Neighbors | Doral, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Overlanders Association Overlanders Association | Adrian, MI | Support educational cooperative orgs | $5,000 |
| Team of Life Inc Team of Life Inc | Fort Lauderdale, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| The Daily Bread the Daily Bread | Adrian, MI | General donation | $5,000 |
| Harvest Drive Harvest Drive | Davie, FL | General support | $4,000 |
| A Caring Place a Caring Place | Fort Lauderdale, FL | General support | $3,500 |
| Adrian Schools Educational Foundati Adrian Schools Educational Foundation | Adrian, MI | General support | $2,500 |
| Florida Golf Association Florida Golf Association | Tampa, FL | General donation | $2,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity | Adrian, MI | General donation | $2,500 |
| Sam Beuford Woodworking Sam Beuford Woodworking | Adrian, MI | Support vets with woodworking skills | $2,500 |
| University of Michigan University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Building project | $2,300 |
| Adrian High School | Adrian, MI | 5K event | $1,000 |
| Adrian Rotary Adrian Rotary | Adrian, MI | Bike event and support | $1,000 |
| Asociated Charitites Associated Charitites | Adrian, MI | General donation | $1,000 |
| Siena Heights University Siena Heights University | Adrian, MI | Intern event | $1,000 |
| Kiwanis Club of Adrian Kiwanis Club of Adrian | Adrian, MI | Radio auction support | $520 |
| American Heart Association American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | General support | $500 |
| Jr Achievement Jr Achievement | Jackson, MI | General support | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $314,000 | 38 |
| 2023 | $333,869 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349105500
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-6540398
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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