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Fairbanks Family Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in WILLIAMSTOWN, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is Susan Briggs. It holds total assets of $5.5M. Annual income is reported at $2.8M. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts and New York. According to available records, Fairbanks Family Charitable Foundation has made 52 grants totaling $1.2M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $528K in 2022 to $642K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $380K, with an average award of $22K. The foundation has supported 30 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, which account for 87% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$38K
Largest Grant
$278K
Based on 23 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Fairbanks Family Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 52 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MA, VT.
Fairbanks Family Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $1.2M across 52 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $22K. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $380K.
Fairbanks Family Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Fairbanks Family Charitable Foundation is headquartered in WILLIAMSTOWN, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Briggs | Trustee | $38K | $0 | $38K |
| Susan Briggs | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$5.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$5.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
52
Total Giving
$1.2M
Average Grant
$22K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
30
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Congregational ChurchOPERATING ASSISTANCE | Williamstown, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Darrow SchoolOPERATING ASSISTANCE | New Lebanon, NY | $380K | 2023 |
| Pine Cobble SchoolOPERATIONS & ENDOWMENT | Williamstown, MA | $110K | 2023 |
| Cobble Hill Farm Education RescueOPERATING ASSISTANCE | Williamstown, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Smith CollegeOPERATING ASSISTANCE | Northampton, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Dartmouth CollegeOPERATING ASSISTANCE | Hanover, NH | $10K | 2023 |
| Williamstown Theater FestivalOPERATING ASSISTANCE | Williamstown, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Miss Halls SchoolOPERATING ASSISTANCE | Pittsfield, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Williamstown Community ChestOPERATING ASSISTANCE | Williamstown, MA | $7K | 2023 |
| Vermont AmbucsOPERATING ASSISTANCE | Waitsfield, VT | $6K | 2023 |
| Barrington Stage CompanyOPERATIONS & CAPITAL | Pittsfield, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Second Street Second ChanceOPERATING ASSISTANCE | Pittsfield, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Images CinemaOPERATING ASSISTANCE | Williamstown, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Middlebury CollegeOPERATING ASSISTANCE | Middlebury, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Three Peaks Medical CenterOPERATING ASSISTANCE | Waitsfield, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| St Lawrence UniveristyOPERATING ASSISTANCE | Canton, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Canterbury SchoolOPERATING ASSISTANCE | New Millford, CT | $3K | 2023 |
| Environmental Clearing HouseOPERATING ASSISTANCE | Niskayuna, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Friends Of KayaderosserasOPERATING ASSISTANCE | Ballston Spa, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Nativity School Of WorchesterOPERATING ASSISTANCE | Worcester, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Milne Public LibraryOPERATING ASSISTANCE | Williamstown, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Westminster SchoolOPERATING ASSISTANCE | Simsbury, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| Hoosic River Watershed AssociationOPERATING ASSISTANCE | Williamstown, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Catamount Trail AssociationOPERATING ASSISTANCE | Burlington, VT | $1K | 2023 |
| Roots Teen CenterOPERATING ASSISTANCE | North Adams, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Remedy HallOPERATING ASSISTANCE | Williamstown, MA | $300 | 2023 |
| Berkshire Health SystemsOPERATING ASSISTANCE | Pittsfield, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Mt Holyoke CollegeOPERATING ASSISTANCE | South Hadley, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Appalshop IncOPERATING ASSIATANCE | Whitesburg, KY | $10K | 2022 |
| Hoosac River RevivalOPERATING ASSISTANCE | North Adams, MA | $2K | 2022 |