Fain Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Fain Family Foundation is a private foundation in Coral Gables, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 55 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$13.6 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.8 million the year before.
38% of its 2024 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 | $4.8 million | 60 | $9.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 55 | $13.6 million |
How to apply
Fain Family 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 Fain Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 23 | $388,663 |
| California | 7 | $302,000 |
| New York | 10 | $259,346 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $140,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $135,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $127,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $100,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $50,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $35,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Escuela Bilingue International | General purpose | $150,000 |
| Northwestern University Fiedler Hillel | General purpose | $125,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Temple of the High Country | General purpose | $100,000 |
| University of Hartford | General purpose | $100,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | General purpose | $68,346 |
| Achieve Miami Inc | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Moses Brown School | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Share Our Strength | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Oakland Hebrew Day School | General purpose | $45,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Temple Beth Am | General purpose | $35,875 |
| Camp Catanese | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Congregation Beth Israel | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Immigration Institute of the Bay Area | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Appalachian Regional Healthcare Fundation | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Everglades Law Center Inc | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Feeding South Florida | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Miami Diaper Bank | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Um Miami Hillel | General purpose | $25,000 |
| United Negro College Fund | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Zawadi Cultural Collective | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Gwen Cherry Park Foundation | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Galapagos Conservancy | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Pardes Institute | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Teach for America | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Woodstock Day School WDS | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Sundari Foundation Inclotus House | Purpose of grant | $12,500 |
| Art Omi | General purpose | $11,000 |
| Berkeley Hillel | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Health Information Project | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels South Florida | General purpose | $10,000 |
| New World Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Tikva Children's Home | General purpose | $10,000 |
| University of Miami Women's Athletic Fund | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Women's Fund of Miami-Dade | General purpose | $10,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard D Fain
- Colleen J Fain
Questions people ask
Does Fain Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fain Family Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Fain Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard D Fain (President & Treasurer) and Colleen J Fain (President & Treasurer).
What does Fain Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and environment and conservation.