Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderRochester, New York · EIN 22-2948675 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$13M
Organizations funded139
Typical grant$27,500
Total assets$341.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $94,600.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE FARASH FOUNDATION - WWWFARASHFO |
|---|---|
| Address | 255 EAST AVE, ROCHESTER NY 14604 |
| Phone | 5852189855 |
| Form and materials | GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE ACCESSED THROUGH THE FOUNDATION WEBSITE TO THE GRANT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE SYSTEM. |
| Deadlines | GRANT SUBMISSION DEADLINES ARE POSTED ON THE FOUNDATION WEBSITE. |
| Restrictions | GRANT GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA ARE POSTED ON THE FOUNDATION WEBSITE. |
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
5% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $2,156,000 |
| The Center for Youth Services Inc | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $952,500 |
| Jewish Family Services of Rochester Inc | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $544,203 |
| Jewish Community Federation of Greater Rochester | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $536,500 |
| Talmudical Institute of Upstate New York | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $513,750 |
| The Community Place of Greater Rochester Inc | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $453,592 |
| Jewish Home Foundation | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $408,490 |
| Temple Beth El | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $371,500 |
| University of Rochester | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $337,940 |
| Temple B'rith Kodesh | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $337,000 |
| Temple Sinai | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $334,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | New York, NY | Charitable purpose | $280,000 |
| Center for Teen Empowerment | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $260,000 |
| Hillel Community Day School | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $228,500 |
| Freedom Scholars Learning Center Inc | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $226,403 |
| St John Fisher University | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $222,294 |
| Hobart and William Smith Colleges | Geneva, NY | Charitable purpose | $168,835 |
| Harold Grinspoon Foundation | Agawam, MA | Charitable purpose | $150,000 |
| Volunteers of America Western New York Inc | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $146,792 |
| Innova Girls Academy Charter School | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $145,460 |
| Rochester Academy Charter School | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $145,460 |
| Caring and Sharing Junior Academy | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $137,152 |
| Light of Israel | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $135,500 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $134,039 |
| Roc Royal Inc | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $126,800 |
| Breathedeep Inc | Henrietta, NY | Charitable purpose | $125,000 |
| Monroe Community College Foundation | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $120,000 |
| Rochesterworks Inc | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $105,000 |
| Hope Hall | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $103,500 |
| Allendale Columbia School | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Rochester Area Community Foundation Initiatives | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose: designated to greater rochester afterschool and summer alliance (grasa) | $100,000 |
| The Hub585 Inc | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Children's Institute Inc | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose: designated to roc the future | $98,000 |
| Nazareth University | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $96,000 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Rochester Inc | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $94,600 |
| The YMCA of Greater Rochester | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $85,150 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Pittsford Inc | Pittsford, NY | Charitable purpose | $84,500 |
| Ora Academy | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $84,500 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $77,000 |
| Young Adults Manufacturing Training Employment Program | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $77,000 |
| Harley School | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $75,000 |
| Rochester Downtown Development Corporation | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $75,000 |
| Rochester Fringe Festival Inc | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $75,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Rochester | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $69,649 |
| Congregation Beth Sholom | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $69,500 |
| The Flower City Arts Center | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $68,000 |
| Hillel at the University of Rochester | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $66,000 |
| Chabad at the University of Rochester | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $57,000 |
| United Way of Greater Rochester | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose: designated to rochester monroe anti poverty initiative | $57,000 |
| Rochester Childfirst Network | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $55,000 |
| Urban League of Rochester NY Inc | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $55,000 |
| Congregation Torahlovingcare | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $52,440 |
| Home Care Research of Rochester Inc | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Jewbelong | New York, NY | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men Foundation | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $48,250 |
| Research Foundation for Suny | Brockport, NY | Charitable purpose | $48,000 |
| Moishe House | Encinitas, CA | Charitable purpose | $47,500 |
| The Salvation Army Rochester Area Services | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $40,183 |
| Chabad at Rit Inc | West Henrietta, NY | Charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Encompass Resources for Learning | Rochester, NY | Charitable purpose | $40,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 139 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,034,907 | 139 |
| 2023 | $12,255,269 | 147 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533169349102933
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-2948675
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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