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Far Family Foundation is a private corporation based in AUBURN, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Faith Schaafsma. It holds total assets of $4.1M. Annual income is reported at $629K. The foundation is governed by 4 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 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Washington and Colorado. According to available records, Far Family Foundation has made 26 grants totaling $825K, with a median grant of $20K. The foundation has distributed between $195K and $220K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $220K distributed across 3 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $150K, with an average award of $32K. The foundation has supported 14 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, Idaho, Colorado, which account for 92% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$11K
Average Grant
$25K
Largest Grant
$75K
Based on 4 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.
Far Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 26 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, ID, CO.
Far Family Foundation has distributed a total of $825K across 26 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $32K. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $150K.
Far Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Far Family Foundation is headquartered in AUBURN, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David B Schaafsma | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lori J Schaafsma | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ron Schaafsma | Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Faith Schaafsma | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$215K
Total Assets
$4.1M
Fair Market Value
$3.9M
Net Worth
$4.1M
Grants Paid
$210K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$179K
Distribution Amount
$187K
Total: $3.6M
Total Grants
26
Total Giving
$825K
Average Grant
$32K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
14
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vine Maple PlaceGeneral contribution to support housing, education, and employment | Maple Valley, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Mission Aviation FellowshipGeneral support | Nampa, ID | $20K | 2023 |
| Eastside Community SchoolGeneral support | Issaquah, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Sophia WayGeneral support | Bellevue, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Seattle Christian SchoolsGeneral support | Seatac, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Cole Valley Christian SchoolGeneral support | Meridian, ID | $20K | 2023 |
| NovoGeneral support | Anaheim, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Carepoint ClinicGeneral support | Fall City, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| EncompassGeneral support | Issaquah, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Summit AssistanceGeneral support | Anacortes, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| CruGeneral support | Orlando, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Northwest Christian SchoolGeneral support | Puyallup, WA | $6K | 2022 |
| Young LifeGeneral support | Colorado Springs, CO | $4K | 2022 |
| Cedar Park Assembly Of GodGeneral support | Bothell, WA | $10K | 2020 |