Farbstein Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Farbstein Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $81,000 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $4,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$81,000
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was up from $71,000 the year before.
6% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $57,500 | 40 | $1.3 million |
| 2023 | $59,000 | 40 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $71,000 | 38 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $81,000 | 42 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Farbstein Family Charitable 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 Farbstein Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 21 | $39,500 |
| New York | 7 | $16,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $11,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,500 |
| Virginia | 3 | $3,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | International food for the hungry | $4,000 |
| Individual | Supports reproductive rights | $3,500 |
| Individual | Food for the hungry | $3,500 |
| Individual | International medical relief | $3,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Environmental action | $3,000 |
| Friends of the Earth | Environmental action | $3,000 |
| Individual | Support for former gang members and inmates | $3,000 |
| La Regional Food Bank | Food for the needy | $3,000 |
| Naral | Reproductive rights | $3,000 |
| Shelter Partnership | Housing and services for the homeless | $3,000 |
| St Joseph Center | Housing and services for the homeless | $3,000 |
| Venice Family Clinic | Health services for the needy | $2,500 |
| ACLU | Supports constitutional rights | $2,000 |
| Amnesty International | Supports international civil rights | $2,000 |
| Care USA | International relief organization | $2,000 |
| Cspi | Research & action of nutrition and disarmament | $2,000 |
| Saban Community Clinic | Local medical care for the needy | $2,000 |
| Individual | Environmental action | $2,000 |
| National Marfan Foundation | Research and treatment of marfan's syndrome | $2,000 |
| New Israel Fund | Social action in israel | $2,000 |
| Individual | World hunger relief | $2,000 |
| St Vincent Meals on Wheels | Food for the hungry | $2,000 |
| Tower Cancer Research | Cancer research and treatment | $2,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Research and action on peace | $2,000 |
| Westside Food Bank | Food for the needy | $2,000 |
| Individual | Local environmental action group | $1,500 |
| Salk Institute Alzheimers | Scientific research on alzheimers | $1,000 |
| Concern Foundation | Supports cancer research | $1,000 |
| Heal the Bay | Local environmental action | $1,000 |
| Heifer Project Int'l | Food for the needy | $1,000 |
| Jewish Home for the Aging | Care and services for the elderly | $1,000 |
| KCRW | Public radio | $1,000 |
| KPCC | Public radio | $1,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Advancing conservation in 70+ countries | $1,000 |
| NAMI | Helping people with mental health issues | $1,000 |
| Individual | Research and treatment of hairlip | $1,000 |
| Partners in Health | Supports local health services for the needy | $1,000 |
| The Bail Project | Social/legal justice | $1,000 |
| The Guidance Center | Supports mental health care for the needy | $1,000 |
| Follow the Moneyopen Secrets | Tracking the use of government donations and funds | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jay Farbstein
- Alex Farbstein
- Ellen Farbstein
Questions people ask
Does Farbstein Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Farbstein Family Charitable Foundation give?
$81,000 in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Farbstein Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jay Farbstein (Ceo), Alex Farbstein (Secretary) and Ellen Farbstein (President).
What does Farbstein Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, food and hunger and health.