
Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation
Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation
ROCHESTER, NY, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
22-2948675
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
Women Led

Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation
ROCHESTER, NY, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
22-2948675
•
•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
Women Led
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The Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, has a robust grantmaking scale, distributing $13 million across 377 grantees in 2024, primarily focusing on New York, California, and Massachusetts. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to assess fit with their diverse cause areas, which include arts education, youth development, and workforce development.
Mission Statement
We bring together inspired and passionate organizations to collaborate on innovative new solutions. Whether you’re long-established or in “start-up” mode, we want to partner with those trying to create bold new initiatives that align with our areas of strategic focus. As a private charitable foundation, we make grants to secular organizations within Monroe and Ontario counties, as well as Jewish initiatives both locally and globally.
Cause Areas
17
Foundations
Early childhood education
Higher education
Out-of-school learning
Teacher education
Youth development
Judaism
Arts education
Arts administration
Art museums
Performing arts
Visual arts
Public arts
Entrepreneurship
Job creation and workforce development
Job training
Job retraining
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Populations
2
Adults
Children and youth
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
JEWISH SENIOR LIFE
$8.6M
8%

JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF GREATER ROCHESTER NY INC
$8.3M
7%
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER ROCHESTER INC
$4.4M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
139
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.1K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation?
Yes. Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation give?
Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and Massachusetts. 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 Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation awarded about 140 grants, totaling nearly $13 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation awarded grants to about 380 grantees. Recent grantees include JEWISH SENIOR LIFE, JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF GREATER ROCHESTER NY INC, and JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER ROCHESTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation’s website.
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