Farley Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Farley Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.1 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $420,000. 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$2.1 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$420,000
- Assets$43.1 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.3 million the year before.
32% 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 | $3.9 million | 18 | $39.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.3 million | 19 | $39.6 million |
| 2025 | $2.1 million | 19 | $43.1 million |
How to apply
Farley Family Charitable 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 Farley Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $880,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $773,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $325,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $110,500 |
| Ohio | 2 | $18,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sparkshop | Grant for general charitable purposes | $420,000 |
| All Hands Ecology | Grant for general charitable purposes | $330,000 |
| American Precision Museum | Grant for general charitable purposes | $325,000 |
| Anova Education | Grant for general charitable purposes | $305,000 |
| Fellowship Housing Corporation | Grant for general charitable purposes | $203,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Santa Rosa | Grant for general charitable purposes | $125,000 |
| Scottsdale Unified School District Foundation | Grant for general charitable purposes | $107,500 |
| Holy Trinity High School | Grant for general charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Luther Burbank Memorial Foundation | Grant for general charitable purposes | $95,000 |
| Homewood Science Center | Grant for general charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Audubon Canyon Ranch | Grant for general charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Northern Cincinnati Foundation | Grant for general charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| St Xavier High School | Grant for general charitable purposes | $8,000 |
| Forget Me Not Childrens Services | Grant for general charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Honorhealth Foundation | Grant for general charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Swim America Sonoma | Grant for general charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Robert Ferguson Observatory | Grant for general charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Valley of the Moon Natural History | Grant for general charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Village Hopecore International | Grant for general charitable purposes | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Rebecca Wallenfelz Chapman Cutler
- Sarah F Huskey
- Timothy P Farley
- James C Farley
- Barbara Jean Carre
- Stuart M Farley
Questions people ask
Does Farley Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Farley Family Charitable Foundation give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Farley Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rebecca Wallenfelz Chapman Cutler (Independent Trustee), Sarah F Huskey (Family Trustee), Timothy P Farley (Family Trustee) and James C Farley (Family Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Farley Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and science and research.