Fairchild Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Fairchild Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Forest, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $16,121 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $300 and the largest $1,821. 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$16,121
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$300
- Largest grant$1,821
- Assets$335,759
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $15,171 the year before.
8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12,671 | 32 | $248,066 |
| 2024 | $15,171 | 34 | $306,777 |
| 2025 | $16,121 | 36 | $335,759 |
How to apply
Fairchild 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 Fairchild Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 17 | $7,000 |
| New York | 3 | $2,200 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,821 |
| Virginia | 4 | $1,300 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $700 |
| Colorado | 1 | $500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
| California | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amherst College Alumni Fund | Educational | $1,821 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Social welfare | $1,500 |
| Mercy Home for Boys & Girls | Social welfare | $1,500 |
| Salvation Army | Social welfare | $1,500 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Educational | $550 |
| Cato Institute | Social welfare | $500 |
| Ed Choice | Educational | $500 |
| Fisher House Foundation | Social welfare | $500 |
| National Military Family Assocation | Social welfare | $500 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital | Social welfare | $500 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Social welfare | $500 |
| United States Olympic and Paralympic Foundation | Social welfare | $500 |
| Young America's Foundation - Reagan Ranch | Social welfare | $500 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Social welfare | $400 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Social welfare | $400 |
| A Safe Place | Social welfare | $300 |
| Brain Research Foundation | Medical research | $300 |
| Gorton Community Center | Social welfare | $300 |
| Judicial Watch | Social welfare | $300 |
| WTTW Channel 11 | Educational | $300 |
| Lake Forest Open Lands | Social welfare | $250 |
| Consumer Reports Foundation | Social welfare | $200 |
| Covenant House | Social welfare | $200 |
| Delta Rescue | Social welfare | $200 |
| Hillsdale College | Educational | $200 |
| Institute for Justice | Social welfare | $200 |
| Nature Conservancy | Social welware | $200 |
| Northshore Hospitals Foundation | Social welfare | $200 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Social welfare | $200 |
| Ocean Conservatory | Social welfare | $200 |
| Paws for Patrick | Social welfare | $200 |
| Vanderbilt University | Educational | $200 |
| VFW | Social welfare | $200 |
| Elawa Farm Foundation | Educational | $100 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | Social welfare | $100 |
| Truman Library Institute | Educational | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul W Fairchild Jr
- Rebecca M Fairchild
Questions people ask
Does Fairchild Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fairchild Foundation give?
$16,121 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $300.
Who runs Fairchild Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul W Fairchild Jr (Trustee) and Rebecca M Fairchild (Trustee).
What does Fairchild Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and veterans.