The Farber Baggenstos Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Farber Baggenstos Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $105,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$105,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $107,500 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $87,500 | 10 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $107,500 | 12 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $105,000 | 10 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Farber Baggenstos Foundation 501 Silverside Road Suite 123, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 444-9443, grants@farberbaggenstosfoundation.com |
| What to submit | Electronically submitted application online at https://www.farberbaggenstosfoundation.org/index.php/grant-application -download-and-submission |
| Deadlines | Grants for the current funding cycle are due by July 1st, 2026. |
| Restrictions | 1. All submitting organizations must be 501(C)3 IRS qualified 2. Preference will be given to organizations serving the people of Pierce County and/or the surrounding geographic area 3. We encourage grants that focus on: - Innovative ways to enhance or expand existing programs central to your organization's mission - New initiatives closely tied to your organization's mission - Capital improvements critical to sustaining the mission of your organization - Occasionally, grants may be considered for general operating expenses 4. Grants will not be made to: - health care organizations - educational groups/organizations - religious communities/organizations |
What The Farber Baggenstos Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 9 | $95,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brotherhood Rise Center | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Knights Community Hospital Equipment Lend Program | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| New Phoebe House Association | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Hilltop Artists in Residence Program | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Innovative Change Makers | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Museum of Glass | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Pearl Foundation of Puget Sound | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Rainbow Center | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Sister Cities Council of Tacoma Pierce County | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bryan Baggenstos
- Saul Farber
Questions people ask
Does The Farber Baggenstos Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grants for the current funding cycle are due by July 1st, 2026.
How much does The Farber Baggenstos Family Foundation give?
$105,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Farber Baggenstos Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bryan Baggenstos (Treas, Dir) and Saul Farber (Sec, Dir, Pres).
What does The Farber Baggenstos Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.