AI Summary
The Farris Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, is a relationship-based funder that does not accept unsolicited proposals and provides grants by invitation only. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $529.4K across 52 grantees, focusing on fostering connections within the nonprofit sector. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FIRST
HARLINGEN, TX
$310.7K
19%

The Kinkaid School Inc
Houston, TX
$255K
16%

MARINE MILITARY ACADEMY INC
Harlingen, TX
$72.6K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
54
Median 1st year grant
$500
Median 2nd year grant
$500
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE FARRIS FOUNDATION?
No. THE FARRIS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE FARRIS FOUNDATION give?
THE FARRIS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Colorado, and Pennsylvania. 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 FARRIS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE FARRIS FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE FARRIS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE FARRIS FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $529 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE FARRIS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE FARRIS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FIRST, The Kinkaid School Inc, and MARINE MILITARY ACADEMY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE FARRIS FOUNDATION?
THE FARRIS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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