Farrington Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Farrington Foundation is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $139,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$139,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$946,309
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2025 was up from $130,000 the year before.
69% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $140,000 | 6 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $130,000 | 7 | $946,509 |
| 2025 | $139,000 | 13 | $946,309 |
How to apply
Farrington 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 Farrington Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 6 | $81,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $26,000 |
| New York | 2 | $20,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $11,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Island Cat Allies | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| UNC at Chapel Hill Public Radio | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Kerr-Vance Academy | General operating | $20,000 |
| The Guardian Org Foundation | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| American Public Media Group | Unrestricted general | $11,000 |
| Smile Train | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Propublica | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Beaufort Community Cat Project | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| National Public Radio - NPR | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Carteret Community Theatre | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Cato Institute | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| The Conversation | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| ACLU of North Carolina | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America N A
- E N Bagshawe
Questions people ask
Does Farrington Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Farrington Foundation give?
$139,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Farrington Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America N A (Co-Trustee) and E N Bagshawe (Co-Trustee).
What does Farrington Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.