Fair Share Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Fair Share Foundation is a private foundation in Pelham, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $180,550 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $12,925 and the largest $38,000. 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$180,550
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$12,925
- Largest grant$38,000
- Assets$19
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $86,000 the year before.
8% of its 2024 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 | $86,000 | 15 | $0 |
| 2024 | $180,550 | 13 | $19 |
How to apply
Fair Share 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 Fair Share Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 3 | $52,925 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $25,925 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $20,925 |
| California | 1 | $18,925 |
| Colorado | 1 | $18,925 |
| New York | 2 | $18,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $15,925 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peace Brigades International | financial aid | $38,000 |
| American Friends Service Committee | financial aid | $20,925 |
| Seva | financial aid | $18,925 |
| Trees Water People | financial aid | $18,925 |
| Center for the Victims of Torture | financial aid | $15,925 |
| Food Bank of Western Mass | financial aid | $15,000 |
| Violence Policy Center | financial aid | $12,925 |
| Conservation International | financial aid | $10,925 |
| International Rescue Committee | financial aid | $10,000 |
| Safe Horizon | financial aid | $8,000 |
| Friends of the Rainforest | financial aid | $5,000 |
| Organic Seed Alliance | financial aid | $4,000 |
| Rights Action | financial aid | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Diane Steingart
- Jonathan Woodbridge
Questions people ask
Does Fair Share Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fair Share Foundation give?
$180,550 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $12,925.
Who runs Fair Share Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Diane Steingart (Trustee) and Jonathan Woodbridge (Trustee).
What does Fair Share Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.