Farview Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Farview Foundation is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $218,000 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$218,000
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees3%
Giving in 2024 was down from $254,000 the year before.
3% of its 2024 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 | $254,000 | 45 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $218,000 | 32 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Farview 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 Farview Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 9 | $82,000 |
| California | 6 | $56,000 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $46,000 |
| New York | 2 | $11,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $4,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $3,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $3,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Smart on Pesticides Coalition - Maryland Pesticide Education Network | General operating | $50,000 |
| Project Coyote | General operating | $30,000 |
| Carpe Diem Arts | General operating | $10,000 |
| Democracy Now | General operating | $10,000 |
| Friends Committee on National Legislation | General operating | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Earth | General operating | $10,000 |
| Institute of Noetic Sciences | General operating | $10,000 |
| Pachamama Alliance | General operating | $10,000 |
| Project on Government Oversight | General operating | $10,000 |
| Public Citizen | General operating | $10,000 |
| Second Chance Wildlife Center | General operating | $10,000 |
| Wild Earth Guardians | General operating | $10,000 |
| As You Sow | General operating | $3,000 |
| Catoctin Land Trust | General operating | $3,000 |
| Crosby Fund for Haitin Education | General operating | $3,000 |
| Organic Consumers Association | General operating | $3,000 |
| Poplar Springs Animal Sanctuary | General operating | $3,000 |
| Solar Electric Light Fund | General operating | $3,000 |
| The Church of the Virgin Mother | General operating | $3,000 |
| Earth Island Institute | General operating | $2,000 |
| Food & Water Watch | General operating | $2,000 |
| Giraffe Heroes Project | General operating | $2,000 |
| Yes Magazine | General operating | $2,000 |
| American Chestnut Foundation | General operating | $1,000 |
| Forever Maryland | General operating | $1,000 |
| Insight Meditation Community of Washington | General operating | $1,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | General operating | $1,000 |
| Pitzer School | General operating | $1,000 |
| Potomac Conservancy | General operating | $1,000 |
| Potomac Riverkeeper | General operating | $1,000 |
| Putney School | General operating | $1,000 |
| Yes Youth for Environmental Sanity | General operating | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Harriett Crosby
Questions people ask
Does Farview Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Farview Foundation give?
$218,000 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Farview Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Harriett Crosby (President).
What does Farview Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.