Fairfax Foundation
Accepts applications
Fairfax Foundation is a private foundation in Mentor, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $32,350 and the largest $175,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.2 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$32,350
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $4.6 million the year before.
50% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $72,500 | 14 | $1.5 million |
| 2023 | $76,600 | 12 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $4.6 million | 56 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 26 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Fairfax Foundation 8141 Tyler Blvd A3, Mentor, OH 44060 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (216) 905-6193 |
| What to submit | Grant requests should include an exemption letter supporting the exempt status and intended use of funds. |
| Deadlines | Applications are accepted at any time. Response can be expected within two months. |
| Restrictions | Grants made only to recognized charitable organizations. No restrictions based on location, charitable field or institution. |
What Fairfax Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Colorado. It also paid $90,000 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 8 | $493,000 |
| New York | 4 | $265,000 |
| Ohio | 8 | $171,700 |
| Arizona | 1 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Huntington's Disease Society of America | General | $175,000 |
| Trees Water & People | General | $170,000 |
| Rise Against Suicide | General | $100,000 |
| Friends of Community Foundations of Canada | General | $100,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General | $50,000 |
| The Kiva Center | General | $50,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Equality Center | General | $50,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | General | $50,000 |
| Boulder Food Rescue | General | $50,000 |
| Uncf | General | $50,000 |
| American Friends of the Art Gallery of Ontario Inc | General | $40,000 |
| Lake View Cemetery Foundation | General | $40,000 |
| Jsfa | General | $34,700 |
| Jewish Family Service Association of Cleveland | General | $30,000 |
| Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation | General | $30,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | General | $20,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | General | $20,000 |
| Human Rights Watch Inc | General | $20,000 |
| Shaw Festival | General | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | General | $20,000 |
| Csu Foundation | General | $15,000 |
| University of Colorado Center for Documentary and Ethnographic Media | General | $13,000 |
| Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity | General | $10,000 |
| Sustainable Living Association | General | $10,000 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Shrine of Our Lady of Mariapoch | General | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joe Latona
- Joseph Juster
Questions people ask
Does Fairfax Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time. Response can be expected within two months..
How much does Fairfax Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $32,350.
Who runs Fairfax Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joe Latona (Trustee) and Joseph Juster (Trustee).
What does Fairfax Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, international and education.