Farvue Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Farvue Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2025 it gave $5.0 million in 52 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$5.0 million
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$97.0 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was down from $5.7 million the year before.
22% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.2 million | 49 | $80.6 million |
| 2024 | $5.7 million | 54 | $91.7 million |
| 2025 | $5.0 million | 52 | $97.0 million |
How to apply
Farvue Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Farvue Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 19 | $1.4 million |
| New York | 7 | $1.4 million |
| California | 4 | $705,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $400,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $250,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $200,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $150,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $150,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $100,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $60,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $500,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | General support | $500,000 |
| Earthjustice | General support | $500,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General support | $300,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | General support | $300,000 |
| Environmental Law & Policy Center | General support | $150,000 |
| New York Botanical Garden | General support | $150,000 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation | General support | $150,000 |
| Environmental Working Group | General support | $150,000 |
| Re-Wild | General support | $150,000 |
| Americares | General support | $150,000 |
| Akashinga | General support | $100,000 |
| Direct Relief | General support | $100,000 |
| Wamu | General support | $100,000 |
| Friends of the High Line | General support | $100,000 |
| Weta | General support | $100,000 |
| The Barack Obama Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | General support | $100,000 |
| Environmental and Energy Study Institute | General support | $80,000 |
| Catskill Mountainkeeper | General support | $75,000 |
| Miriam's Kitchen | General support | $75,000 |
| Humane World for Animals | General support | $75,000 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | General support | $75,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | General support | $75,000 |
| Flying Kites | General support | $50,000 |
| iCivics | General support | $50,000 |
| The Good Food Institute | General support | $50,000 |
| Solar Electric Light Fund | General support | $50,000 |
| Washington National Cathedral | General support | $50,000 |
| National Public Radio Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Environmental Film Festival | General support | $50,000 |
| Elevate Orlando | General support | $35,000 |
| Big Life Foundation | General support | $30,000 |
| The Redford Center | General support | $30,000 |
| Martha's Table Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Village Health Partnership | General support | $25,000 |
| ShoreRivers | General support | $25,000 |
| Tamerlaine Sanctuary and Preserve | General support | $25,000 |
| Global Greengrants Fund Inc | General support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joan Douglas Murray
- Sara Murray
- David Murray
- Carolyn Sand
Questions people ask
Does Farvue Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Farvue Foundation Inc give?
$5.0 million in tax year 2025, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Farvue Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Joan Douglas Murray (President), Sara Murray (Director), David Murray (Director) and Carolyn Sand (Executive Director).
What does Farvue Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, international and health.