Fairfield Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Fairfield Foundation is a private foundation in Farmersville, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $99,961 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $6,500 and the largest $17,500. 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$99,961
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$6,500
- Largest grant$17,500
- Assets$694,923
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $87,471 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $30,000 | 7 | $599,154 |
| 2024 | $87,471 | 10 | $677,602 |
| 2025 | $99,961 | 11 | $694,923 |
How to apply
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 Fairfield Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 3 | $40,000 |
| Illinois | 6 | $29,961 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $15,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | General fund | $17,500 |
| Casa for Hunt County | General fund | $17,500 |
| Rett Syndrome Research Trust | General fund | $15,000 |
| The University of the South | General fund | $15,000 |
| Winnetka Congretational Church | General fund | $11,961 |
| New Life Baptist Church of Chicago | General fund | $6,500 |
| Individual | General fund | $5,000 |
| Individual | Lighthouse project | $5,000 |
| Northeast Illinois Council of BSA | General fund | $2,500 |
| Opportunity International | General fund | $2,000 |
| Rise International | General fund | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William Sholten
- Katherine S Powell
- Lucy G Kimbrough
- Leslie K Sholten
- Joanna S Wallander
- William Arch Sholten
Questions people ask
Does Fairfield Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fairfield Foundation give?
$99,961 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $6,500.
Who runs Fairfield Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William Sholten (Sec/Tres/Truste), Katherine S Powell (Trustee), Lucy G Kimbrough (V-P/Trustee) and Leslie K Sholten (Pres/Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Fairfield Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and international.