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THE FAIRHOLME FOUNDATION

THE FAIRHOLME FOUNDATION

Coral Gables, FL, US
501(c)3
EIN
01-0718240
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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THE FAIRHOLME FOUNDATION

Coral Gables, FL, US
501(c)3
EIN
01-0718240
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

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The Fairholme Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, operating by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $11.8 million across 91 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation may explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$11.8M

2024
Grantees funded
91
Multi-year grantees
45%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

23

Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
B
Bruce Berkowitz
Board Member
T
Tracey Berkowitz
Board Member
W
Wayne Kellner
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE FAIRHOLME FOUNDATION?
No. THE FAIRHOLME FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE FAIRHOLME FOUNDATION give?
THE FAIRHOLME FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Florida, Massachusetts, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE FAIRHOLME FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE FAIRHOLME FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE FAIRHOLME FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE FAIRHOLME FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $11.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE FAIRHOLME FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE FAIRHOLME FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include BERKOWITZ CONTEMPORARY FOUNDATION INC, University of Miami, and THE BEAVER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE FAIRHOLME FOUNDATION?
THE FAIRHOLME FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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