Faraway Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Faraway Foundation is a private foundation in Tetonia, Idaho. In tax year 2024 it gave $350,744 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $50,000. 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$350,744
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$6.4 million
- New grantees87%
Giving in 2024 was up from $80,698 the year before.
87% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $75,668 | 16 | $6.2 million |
| 2022 | $230,423 | 28 | $5.1 million |
| 2023 | $80,698 | 12 | $6.0 million |
| 2024 | $350,744 | 39 | $6.4 million |
How to apply
Faraway 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 Faraway Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Idaho.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 17 | $145,000 |
| California | 9 | $72,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $50,000 |
| Colorado | 6 | $39,207 |
| Vermont | 2 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $7,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $6,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,037 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Talon's Reach Foundation | General Support | $50,000 |
| Intermountain Vipassana Association | General Support | $30,000 |
| San Miguel Resource Center | General Support | $20,000 |
| Global Communities | General Support | $20,000 |
| NRDC | General Support | $15,000 |
| Idaho Wing Civil Air Patrol | General Support | $15,000 |
| Dances of Universal Peace North Ame | General Support | $8,500 |
| Tanzania Well Project | General Support | $7,500 |
| Girl Scouts of Nor Cal | General Support | $7,500 |
| Divided Sky | General Support | $7,500 |
| Mental Health Coalition of Teton Va | General Support | $7,500 |
| Education Foundation of Teton Valle | General Support | $7,500 |
| Family Safety Network | General Support | $7,500 |
| Mountain Bike the Tetons | General Support | $7,500 |
| Teton Valley Aquatics | General Support | $7,500 |
| Teton Valley Farmers Market | General Support | $7,500 |
| Teton Valley Food Pantry | General Support | $7,500 |
| Teton Valley Search and Rescue | General Support | $7,500 |
| Valley Adaptive Sports | General Support | $7,500 |
| Valley Advocates for Responsible De | General Support | $7,500 |
| Covenant House of California | General Support | $7,500 |
| Friends of the Cosumnes River Prese | General Support | $7,500 |
| Girls Garage | General Support | $7,500 |
| Save the Waves Coalition | General Support | $7,500 |
| Sempervirens Fund | General Support | $7,500 |
| The Water Wheel Foundation | General Support | $7,500 |
| Dances of Universal Peace Internati | General Support | $6,000 |
| DZi Foundation | General Support | $5,000 |
| Teton Valley Trails Pathways | General Support | $5,000 |
| Teton Regional Land Trust | General Support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Teton River | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Yoga Source | General Support | $5,000 |
| Downtown Driggs Association | General Support | $5,000 |
| Women's Earth Alliance | General Support | $5,000 |
| Voyager Youth Program | General Support | $3,000 |
| Teluride Institute | General Support | $2,041 |
| Dream Orchestra | General Support | $2,000 |
| Many Hopes | General Support | $1,037 |
| Peace Jam | General Support | $666 |
Officers and trustees
- Betsy Hall McKinney
- Ulli Sir Jesse
- John McKinney
Questions people ask
Does Faraway Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Faraway Foundation give?
$350,744 in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Faraway Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Betsy Hall McKinney (Pres. & Treas.), Ulli Sir Jesse (Secretary) and John McKinney (Director).
What does Faraway Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, youth programs and arts and culture.