Farvue Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWashington, District of Columbia · EIN 27-1938940 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$5M
Organizations funded52
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$97M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $100,000.
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
63% of grants went outside District of Columbia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General support | $500,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | General support | $500,000 |
| Earthjustice | San Francisco, CA | General support | $500,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General support | $300,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | Charlottesville, VA | General support | $300,000 |
| Environmental Law & Policy Center | Chicago, IL | General support | $150,000 |
| New York Botanical Garden | Bronx, NY | General support | $150,000 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation | Washington, DC | General support | $150,000 |
| Environmental Working Group | Washington, DC | General support | $150,000 |
| Re-Wild | Austin, TX | General support | $150,000 |
| Americares | Stamford, CT | General support | $150,000 |
| Akashinga | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $100,000 |
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| Wamu | Washington, DC | General support | $100,000 |
| Friends of the High Line | New York, NY | General support | $100,000 |
| Weta | Arlington, VA | General support | $100,000 |
| The Barack Obama Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $100,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Washington, DC | General support | $100,000 |
| Environmental and Energy Study Institute | Washington, DC | General support | $80,000 |
| Catskill Mountainkeeper | New York, NY | General support | $75,000 |
| Miriam's Kitchen | Washington, DC | General support | $75,000 |
| Humane World for Animals | Washington, DC | General support | $75,000 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | Cotati, CA | General support | $75,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | Wellesley Hills, MA | General support | $75,000 |
| Flying Kites | Wellesley, MA | General support | $50,000 |
| iCivics | Cambridge, MA | General support | $50,000 |
| The Good Food Institute | Washington, DC | General support | $50,000 |
| Solar Electric Light Fund | Washington, DC | General support | $50,000 |
| Washington National Cathedral | Washington, DC | General support | $50,000 |
| National Public Radio Inc | Washington, DC | General support | $50,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $50,000 |
| Environmental Film Festival | Washington, DC | General support | $50,000 |
| Elevate Orlando | Maitland, FL | General support | $35,000 |
| Big Life Foundation | Ridgefield, WA | General support | $30,000 |
| The Redford Center | San Francisco, CA | General support | $30,000 |
| Martha's Table Inc | Washington, DC | General support | $25,000 |
| Village Health Partnership | Denver, CO | General support | $25,000 |
| ShoreRivers | Easton, MD | General support | $25,000 |
| Tamerlaine Sanctuary and Preserve | Montague, NJ | General support | $25,000 |
| Global Greengrants Fund Inc | Boulder, CO | General support | $25,000 |
| Trustees of Tufts College | Medford, MA | General support | $25,000 |
| Joey's Foundation | Washington, DC | General support | $25,000 |
| The Humane League | Rockville, MD | General support | $25,000 |
| Refugees International | Washington, DC | General support | $25,000 |
| Tamerlaine Sanctuary and Preserve | Montague, NJ | General support | $25,000 |
| Environmental Integrity Project | Washington, DC | General support | $25,000 |
| SOME Inc | Washington, DC | General support | $25,000 |
| Westchester Land Trust | Bedford Hills, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| Culver Public Policy Center Simpson College | Indianola, IA | General support | $20,000 |
| The Wallace Centers of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | General support | $15,000 |
| Days End Farm Horse Rescue | Woodbine, MD | General support | $10,000 |
| Ward 8 Woods Conservancy | Washington, DC | General support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,030,000 | 52 |
| 2024 | $5,650,000 | 54 |
| 2023 | $5,215,000 | 49 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631289349103523
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1938940
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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