The Fairholme Foundation
Invitation OnlyCoral Gables, Florida · EIN 01-0718240 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$11.8M
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$216.9M
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 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
34% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkowitz Contemporary Foundation Inc | South Miami, FL | General purpose | $10,400,000 |
| Beaver Country Day School | Chestnut Hill, MA | General purpose | $250,000 |
| Florida State University | Tallahasse, FL | General purpose | $250,000 |
| Friendship Circle of Miami | Miami, FL | General purpose | $110,000 |
| Gog Foundation | Edgewater, MD | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Wnet | New York, NY | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Worldwide Friends Foundation | New York, NY | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Ica Miami | Miami, FL | General purpose | $75,000 |
| Temple Judea | Coral Gables, FL | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | New York, NY | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Bay Law Enforcement | Panama City, FL | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Lotus Endowment Fund Inc | Overtown Miami, FL | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Beit Ruth | New York, NY | General purpose | $25,000 |
| University of Miami - Miller School of Medicine | Miami, FL | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Chabad of Panama City | Panama City Beach, FL | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Nicklaus Children's Hospital Foundation | Miami, FL | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Bay Education Foundation | Panama City, FL | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Walton Education Foundation | Defuniak Springs, FL | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Nokuse Education Inc | Freeport, FL | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Opportunity Project Inc | Millburn, NJ | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Caring for Miami | Palmetto Bay, FL | General purpose | $5,000 |
| University of Miami Athletics | Coral Gables, FL | General purpose | $2,500 |
| National Ms Society | New York, NY | General purpose | $150 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,772,650 | 23 |
| 2023 | $11,725,500 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533159349101463
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 01-0718240
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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