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Far Western Foundation is a private corporation based in DAVIS, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2022. The principal officer is Barbra Siskin. It holds total assets of $74K. Annual income is reported at $73K. Total assets have grown from $35K in 2020 to $74K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of science & technology. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2024. According to available records, Far Western Foundation has made 6 grants totaling $115K, with a median grant of $7K. Annual giving has decreased from $47K in 2022 to $10K in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $57K distributed across 2 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $53K, with an average award of $19K. The foundation has supported 3 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and Nevada and Utah. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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Far Western Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of science & technology. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 6 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NV, UT.
Far Western Foundation has distributed a total of $115K across 6 grants. The median grant size is $7K, with an average of $19K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $53K.
Far Western Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Far Western Foundation is headquartered in DAVIS, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Siskin | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$74K
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$74K
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
6
Total Giving
$115K
Average Grant
$19K
Median Grant
$7K
Unique Recipients
3
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition AssistanceTUITION ASSISTANCE | Davis, CA | $10K | 2024 |
| Great Basin Anthropological AssocCONTRIBUTION | Salt Lake City, UT | $500 | 2024 |
| Society For Ca ArchaeologyCONTRIBUTION | Granite Bay, CA | $4K | 2023 |