Faber Future Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Faber Future Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $139,015 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 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$139,015
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$6.7 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2025 was down from $203,000 the year before.
37% 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 | $172,200 | 18 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $203,000 | 15 | $4.4 million |
| 2025 | $139,015 | 19 | $6.7 million |
How to apply
Faber Future 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 Faber Future Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $95,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $15,015 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Iowa | 2 | $5,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Defamation League | Unrestricted grant for the donees tax-exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Jewish Federation Northern NJ | Unrestricted grant for the donees tax-exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Sunrise Assocaition | Unrestricted grant for the donees tax-exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| UJA Federation New York | Unrestricted grant for the donees tax-exempt purpose | $15,015 |
| American Jewish Committee | Unrestricted grant for the donees tax-exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Unrestricted grant for the donees tax-exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| World Jewish Congress | Unrestricted grant for the donees tax-exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted grant for the donees tax-exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Unrestricted grant for the donees tax-exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| New York Philarmonic | Unrestricted grant for the donees tax-exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Lustgarten Foundation | Unrestricted grant for the donees tax-exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Thirteen PBS | Unrestricted grant for the donees tax-exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Hillel International | Unrestricted grant for the donees tax-exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Unrestricted grant for the donees tax-exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | Unrestricted grant for the donees tax-exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels | Unrestricted grant for the donees tax-exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Simon Wisenthal Center | Unrestricted grant for the donees tax-exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| New York Presbyterian Hospitasl | Unrestricted grant for the donees tax-exempt purpose | $500 |
| Charity Navigator | Unrestricted grant for the donees tax-exempt purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joel Faber
- Marcia Faber
Questions people ask
Does Faber Future Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Faber Future Foundation give?
$139,015 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Faber Future Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joel Faber (Trustee) and Marcia Faber (Trustee).
What does Faber Future Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.