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The Farbman Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Farmington Hills, Michigan · EIN 383345578

The Farbman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Farmington Hills, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $52,622 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $41,122. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

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

Giving in 2024 was up from $51,255 the year before.

50% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$51,2555$639,515
2024$52,6224$746,975

How to apply

The Farbman Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Farbman Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

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

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan3$52,122
Florida1$500

Grants paid in 2024

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Support$41,122
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
Support$10,000
Beyond Basics
Southfield, MI
Support$1,000
American Jewish Committee
Sarasota, FL
Support$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Farbman Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Farbman Family Foundation give?

$52,622 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.

Who runs The Farbman Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Susan B Farbman (President), David S Farbman (Secretary) and Andrew V Farbman (Treasurer).

What does The Farbman Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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