Private foundation · Mentor, OH
Fairfax Foundation
Typical grant size
$3K – $10K – $20K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
39
Repeat grantees
11
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
DeadlinesAPPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME. RESPONSE CAN BE EXPECTED WITHIN TWO MONTHS.
ContactFAIRFAX FOUNDATION · 2169056193
MaterialsGRANT REQUESTS SHOULD INCLUDE AN EXEMPTION LETTER SUPPORTING THE EXEMPT STATUS AND INTENDED USE OF FUNDS.
RestrictionsGRANTS MADE ONLY TO RECOGNIZED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. NO RESTRICTIONS BASED ON LOCATION, CHARITABLE FIELD OR INSTITUTION.
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
Joe Latona
TRUSTEE
Joseph Juster
TRUSTEE
Martine V Conway
TRUSTEE
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
175.4%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
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114
Total grants awarded
$5.1M
Total amount
$44K
Average grant
$750K
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.