Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Rochester, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $11.1 million in 139 grants; the typical grant was $27,500 and the largest $2.2 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$11.1 million
- Number of grants139
- Typical grant$27,500
- Largest grant$2.2 million
- Assets$342 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was down from $19.1 million the year before.
27% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $19.1 million | 147 | $327 million |
| 2024 | $11.1 million | 139 | $342 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Farash Foundation - Wwwfarashfo 255 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14604 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (585) 218-9855 |
| What to submit | Grant applications are accessed through the foundation website to the grant management software system. |
| Deadlines | Grant submission deadlines are posted on the foundation website. |
| Restrictions | Grant guidelines and criteria are posted on the foundation website. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 131 | $12.8 million |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $153,500 |
| California | 1 | $47,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester | Charitable purpose | $2.2 million |
| The Center for Youth Services Inc | Charitable purpose | $952,500 |
| Jewish Family Services of Rochester Inc | Charitable purpose | $544,203 |
| Jewish Community Federation of Greater Rochester | Charitable purpose | $536,500 |
| Talmudical Institute of Upstate New York | Charitable purpose | $513,750 |
| The Community Place of Greater Rochester Inc | Charitable purpose | $453,592 |
| Jewish Home Foundation | Charitable purpose | $408,490 |
| Temple Beth El | Charitable purpose | $371,500 |
| University of Rochester | Charitable purpose | $337,940 |
| Temple B'rith Kodesh | Charitable purpose | $337,000 |
| Temple Sinai | Charitable purpose | $334,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | Charitable purpose | $280,000 |
| Center for Teen Empowerment | Charitable purpose | $260,000 |
| Hillel Community Day School | Charitable purpose | $228,500 |
| Freedom Scholars Learning Center Inc | Charitable purpose | $226,403 |
| St John Fisher University | Charitable purpose | $222,294 |
| Hobart and William Smith Colleges | Charitable purpose | $168,835 |
| Harold Grinspoon Foundation | Charitable purpose | $150,000 |
| Volunteers of America Western New York Inc | Charitable purpose | $146,792 |
| Innova Girls Academy Charter School | Charitable purpose | $145,460 |
| Rochester Academy Charter School | Charitable purpose | $145,460 |
| Caring and Sharing Junior Academy | Charitable purpose | $137,152 |
| Light of Israel | Charitable purpose | $135,500 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Charitable purpose | $134,039 |
| Roc Royal Inc | Charitable purpose | $126,800 |
| Breathedeep Inc | Charitable purpose | $125,000 |
| Monroe Community College Foundation | Charitable purpose | $120,000 |
| Rochesterworks Inc | Charitable purpose | $105,000 |
| Hope Hall | Charitable purpose | $103,500 |
| Allendale Columbia School | Charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Rochester Area Community Foundation Initiatives | Charitable purpose: designated to greater rochester afterschool and summer alliance (grasa) | $100,000 |
| The HUB585 Inc | Charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Children's Institute Inc | Charitable purpose: designated to roc the future | $98,000 |
| Nazareth University | Charitable purpose | $96,000 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Rochester Inc | Charitable purpose | $94,600 |
| The YMCA of Greater Rochester | Charitable purpose | $85,150 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Pittsford Inc | Charitable purpose | $84,500 |
| Ora Academy | Charitable purpose | $84,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Charitable purpose | $77,000 |
| Young Adults Manufacturing Training Employment Program | Charitable purpose | $77,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daan Braveman
- Edward Hourihan Jr
- Gregory Wolcott
- Hoffman Moka Lantum MD PHD
- Joy Ryen Plotnik
- Kenneth D Bell
- Matthew Aroesty
- Nathan J Robfogel Esq
- Patricia Loveland
- Theresa Mazzullo
- Douglas Bennett
- Jennie Schaff
Questions people ask
Does Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grant submission deadlines are posted on the foundation website..
How much does Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation give?
$11.1 million in tax year 2024, across 139 grants, with a typical grant of $27,500.
Who runs Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Daan Braveman (Trustee & Board Chair), Edward Hourihan Jr (Trustee), Gregory Wolcott (Trustee) and Hoffman Moka Lantum MD PHD (Trustee & Secretary) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and community development.