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The Faf Foundation

Accepts applications Chicago, Illinois · EIN 472519674

The Faf Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $15,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $17,000 the year before.

33% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$17,0003$11,125
2024$15,0003$5,133

How to apply

ContactCharlie H Garrido
118 E Erie Street Unit 22B, Chicago, IL 60611
Phone or email(312) 392-4262
What to submitNo required format
DeadlinesThere are no submission deadlines
RestrictionsThere are no restrictions or limitations

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2024. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Faf Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois2$10,000
Texas1$5,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Raices
San Antonio, TX
Child care$5,000
Nourishing Hopelakeview Pantry
Chicago, IL
Donation to food pantry$5,000
Arvd Foundation
Park Ridge, IL
Donation to foundation$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Faf Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no submission deadlines.

How much does The Faf Foundation give?

$15,000 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs The Faf Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Charles H Garrido Jr (President), Ashley M Garrido (Secretary) and Jason Mark Roberts (Board Member).

What does The Faf Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, human services and youth programs.

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