The Ann and Joseph Farda Foundation
Invitation OnlyTannersville, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-2985745 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$246K
Organizations funded43
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$4.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
From the return
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
9% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Valley Health Auxiliary | Allentown, PA | Unrestricted | $50,600 |
| Pocono Family YMCA | Stroudsburg, PA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Monroe County Historical Society | Stroudsburg, PA | Unrestricted | $26,225 |
| Saint Luke's Monroe Campus | Stroudsburg, PA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Salvation Army | East Stroudsburg, PA | Unrestricted | $21,000 |
| United Way of Monroe County | Rochester, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Allone Foundation | Wilkes Barre, PA | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Our Lady of Victory Church | Harveys Lake, PA | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Salvation Army Red Kettle | East Stroudsburg, PA | Unrestricted | $5,400 |
| Minsi Trails Council Bsa | Pocono Summit, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Scranton Diocesan Appeal | Harveys Lake, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Safe Monroe (Formerly Women's Resources of Monroe County) | East Stroudsburg, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Big Brother Big Sister | Wilkesbarre, PA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Pocono Township Community | Tannersville, PA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Pocono Irish American Club | East Stroudsburg, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Valor Patriot Dinner | Wilkes Barre, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Awsom | Stroudsburg, PA | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Salvation Army Gala | East Stroudsburg, PA | Unrestricted | $1,400 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | Unrestricted | $1,100 |
| Common Ground Ministries | Stroudsburg, PA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Garden of Giving | Saylorsburg, PA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pa Autism Support | Harrisburg, PA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Polk Township Fire Co | Kresgeville, PA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Robert Kinsley Memorial Golf | Stroudsburg, PA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Stroudsburg Area Music Supporters | Stroudsburg, PA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Tannersville Lions Club | Scotrun, PA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Friendly Community Center | Cresco, PA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Path | Stroudsburg, PA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Benefit for Mark Gallagher | Stroudsburg, PA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Clymer Library | Pocono Pines, PA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Hospice House Living | East Stroudsburg, PA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Kettle Creek | Cross Fork, PA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Labor of Love | East Stroudsburg, PA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Meals on Wheels | Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Pregnancy Resource Center of the Poconos | East Stroudsburg, PA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Sean's Weekend | East Stroudsburg, PA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Special Olympics | Norristown, PA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Timbers Pub and Grill Cancer Drive | Stroudsburg, PA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Bpo Elks Lodge 319 | East Stroudsburg, PA | Unrestricted | $460 |
| American Legion Post 927 | Gilbert, PA | Unrestricted | $300 |
| Lacawac Santuary | Lake Ariel, PA | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Class of 2025 All Night Party | Swiftwater, PA | Unrestricted | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $246,335 | 43 |
| 2023 | $258,395 | 42 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349106936
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-2985745
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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