Alberta B Farrington Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Alberta B Farrington Foundation is a private foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $523,575 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$523,575
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$16.5 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was down from $575,500 the year before.
14% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $575,500 | 35 | $14.2 million |
| 2024 | $523,575 | 35 | $16.5 million |
How to apply
Alberta B Farrington Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Alberta B Farrington Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 31 | $495,100 |
| California | 1 | $17,975 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $6,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Golf Association of Arizona | All of the contributions are to public charities and are generally not restricted as to use. | $75,000 |
| Ville de Marie Academy | All of the contributions are to public charities and are generally not restricted as to use. | $60,000 |
| Banner Health Foundation | All of the contributions are to public charities and are generally not restricted as to use. | $55,000 |
| Hunkapi Horse Therapy | All of the contributions are to public charities and are generally not restricted as to use. | $35,100 |
| Career Concepts for Youth | All of the contributions are to public charities and are generally not restricted as to use. | $35,000 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | All of the contributions are to public charities and are generally not restricted as to use. | $30,000 |
| Sisters of St Benedict | All of the contributions are to public charities and are generally not restricted as to use. | $29,000 |
| St Mary of the Angels | All of the contributions are to public charities and are generally not restricted as to use. | $25,000 |
| St Marys Food Bank | All of the contributions are to public charities and are generally not restricted as to use. | $25,000 |
| Arizona State University | All of the contributions are to public charities and are generally not restricted as to use. | $20,000 |
| Alternative Intervention Research Clinic | All of the contributions are to public charities and are generally not restricted as to use. | $20,000 |
| University of the Pacific | All of the contributions are to public charities and are not generally restricted as to use. | $17,975 |
| Catholic Diocese of Phoenix | All of the contributions are to public charities and are generally not restricted as to use. | $12,500 |
| Catholic Community Foundation | All of the contributions are to public charities and are generally not restricted as to use. | $8,500 |
| Northern Arizona University | All of the contributions are to public charities and are not generally restricted as to use. | $8,000 |
| Junior Golf University | All of the contributions are to public charities and are generally not restricted as to use. | $7,500 |
| Arizona Science Center | All of the contributions are to public charities and are generally not restricted as to use. | $5,000 |
| Catholic Education Arizona | All of the contributions are to public charities and are generally not restricted as to use. | $5,000 |
| Arizona Academic Decathlon | All of the contributions are to public charities and are generally not restricted as to use. | $4,000 |
| Crossroads Inc | All of the contributions are to public charities and are generally not restricted as to use. | $4,000 |
| Dominican Sisters of Mary | All of the contributions are to public charities and are generally not restricted as to use. | $4,000 |
| Golf It Forward | All of the contributions are to public charities and are not generally restricted as to use. | $4,000 |
| Honor Health Foundation | All of the contributions are to public charities and are generally not restricted as to use. | $4,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | All of the contributions are to public charities and are generally not restricted as to use. | $4,000 |
| Our Lady of Solitude Monastery | All of the contributions are to public charities and are generally not restricted as to use. | $4,000 |
| Sun Devil Club | All of the contributions are to public charities and are not generally restricted as to use. | $4,000 |
| Diocese of Gallup | All of the contributions are to public charities and are generally not restricted as to use. | $2,500 |
| First Tee | All of the contributions are to public charities and are not generally restricted as to use. | $2,500 |
| Christ Child Society | All of the contributions are to public charities and are generally not restricted as to use. | $2,000 |
| McKenna Youth Foundation | All of the contributions are to public charities and are not generally restricted as to use. | $2,000 |
| St Dominic Savio Academy | All of the contributions are to public charities and are not generally restricted as to use. | $2,000 |
| Upward Foundation | All of the contributions are to public charities and are generally not restricted as to use. | $2,000 |
| The Foster Alliance | All of the contributions are to public charities and are generally not restricted as to use. | $2,000 |
| Scholarship for A Promising Future | All of the contributions are to public charities and are not generally restricted as to use. | $2,000 |
| Scottsdale Police Department | All of the contributions are to public charities and are not generally restricted as to use. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Geri J Cavanagh
- Michael Cavanagh
- Jamie Hufford
- Harry Cavanagh Jr
- Jill Abert
Questions people ask
Does Alberta B Farrington Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alberta B Farrington Foundation give?
$523,575 in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Alberta B Farrington Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Geri J Cavanagh (President), Michael Cavanagh (Director), Jamie Hufford (Director) and Harry Cavanagh Jr (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Alberta B Farrington Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.