Farris Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Farris Family Foundation is a private foundation in Jackson, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $49,800 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,300. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$49,800
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,300
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $29,000 the year before.
40% of its 2024 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 | $29,000 | 4 | $693,892 |
| 2024 | $49,800 | 5 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Michael Farris 100 Greendale Dr, Jackson, TN 38305 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (731) 217-4513, mfarris@hmcompany.com |
| What to submit | Forms available from Foundation offices. |
| Deadlines | No particular deadline but a 30 day notice before a board meeting is required. |
| Restrictions | One application per calendar year. Certification and report of the use of funds in accordance with tersm of the grant request required. |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 5 | $49,800 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Jackson Symphony | Operations | $25,300 |
| The Dream Center | Capital Campaign | $16,400 |
| University School of Jackson | Operations | $5,000 |
| The Peyton Project Iinc | Operations | $3,000 |
| United Way of West Tennessee | Unrestricted | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael A Farris
- Jessia F Salonus
- Matthew A Farris
- Lisa T Farris
Questions people ask
Does Farris Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No particular deadline but a 30 day notice before a board meeting is required..
How much does Farris Family Foundation give?
$49,800 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Farris Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael A Farris (President/Director), Jessia F Salonus (Secretary/Director), Matthew A Farris (Treasurer/Director) and Lisa T Farris (Director).