The Mary Kay and James D Farley Fund
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 31-1590199 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$160K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
84% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pope Francis Center | Chicago, IL | To support the organization | $53,333 |
| The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation | Clearwater, FL | To support the organization | $25,000 |
| Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church | Harbor Springs, MI | To support the organization | $21,666 |
| Friendship Center of Harbor Springs | Harbor Springs, MI | To support the organization | $10,000 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church | Tampa, FL | To support the organization | $10,000 |
| Diocesan Council of Orlando - Society of St Vincent de Paul | Apopka, FL | To support the organization | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities Community Services Archdiocese of New York | New York, NY | To support the organization | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan | Southfield, MI | To support the organization | $5,000 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | To support the organization | $5,000 |
| International Communities of Washtenaw County | Ann Arbor, MI | To support the organization | $5,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | To support the organization | $5,000 |
| Cornell Catholic Community | Ithaca, NY | To support the organization | $4,000 |
| Sheil Catholic Center at Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | To support the organization | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $159,999 | 13 |
| 2024 | $150,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $160,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349104250
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1590199
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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