The Fairfield Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Fairfield Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $988,225 in 99 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$988,225
- Number of grants99
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$24.9 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $711,716 the year before.
31% 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 | $696,039 | 43 | $17.0 million |
| 2024 | $711,716 | 75 | $22.5 million |
| 2025 | $988,225 | 99 | $24.9 million |
How to apply
The Fairfield 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 The Fairfield Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 22 | $365,000 |
| New York | 42 | $312,500 |
| Massachusetts | 10 | $136,000 |
| Florida | 18 | $133,984 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $15,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,741 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury School | Education | $100,000 |
| Salisbury School | Education | $50,000 |
| Scoville Memorial Library | Education | $50,000 |
| Scoville Memorial Library | Education | $50,000 |
| Williams College | Education | $50,000 |
| Fishers Island Community Center | Community service | $30,000 |
| The Clark Museum | Educational | $25,000 |
| Island Health Project | Health services | $20,000 |
| Vero Beach Museum of Art | Education | $20,000 |
| Henry L Ferguson Museum | Education | $15,000 |
| McKee Botanical Garden | Community service | $15,000 |
| The Fessenden School | Education | $15,000 |
| The Little Guild of St Francis for the Welfare of Animals Inc | Community service | $15,000 |
| The Park School | Education | $15,000 |
| Fishers Island Community Center | Community service | $10,000 |
| Fishers Island Conservancy | Community services | $10,000 |
| Fishers Island Fire Department | Community services | $10,000 |
| Fishers Island Net | Community services | $10,000 |
| Fishers Island Recreational Path Foundation | Community services | $10,000 |
| Fishers Island Recreational Path Foundation | Community services | $10,000 |
| Greenwich Country Daycare | Education | $10,000 |
| Island Health Project | Health services | $10,000 |
| John's Island Community Service League | Community services | $10,000 |
| John's Island Community Service League | Community services | $10,000 |
| John's Island Foundation | Community services | $10,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | Health services | $10,000 |
| Penny's Flight Foundation | Health services | $10,000 |
| Salisbury Volunteer Ambulance | Community service | $10,000 |
| Scoville Memorial Library | Education | $10,000 |
| St George's School | Education | $10,000 |
| Vero Beach Museum of Art | Education | $10,000 |
| Walsh Park Benevolent Corporation | Community services | $10,000 |
| Walsh Park Benevolent Corporation | Community service | $10,000 |
| Williams College | Educational | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital | Health services | $7,742 |
| Veteran's Council of Indian River County | Community service | $7,742 |
| The Triangle Fund | Community services | $7,500 |
| First Global | Education | $5,741 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | Health services | $5,000 |
| Childcare Resources of Indian River | Education | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- G Anne Harris
- David F Harris
- John M Harris
Questions people ask
Does The Fairfield Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Fairfield Foundation give?
$988,225 in tax year 2025, across 99 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Fairfield Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists G Anne Harris (Trustee), David F Harris (Trustee) and John M Harris (Trustee).
What does The Fairfield Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.