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Faro Foundation is a private trust based in LOS ANGELES, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2004. The principal officer is Goldman & Knell. It holds total assets of $1.6M. Annual income is reported at $2.6M. Total assets have decreased from $3.6M in 2011 to $1.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 California and New York. According to available records, Faro Foundation has made 24 grants totaling $3.8M, with a median grant of $125K. The foundation has distributed between $1.8M and $2M annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $600K, with an average award of $159K. The foundation has supported 14 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, California, Hawaii, which account for 96% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$71K
Largest Grant
$300K
Based on 18 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.
Faro Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 24 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CA, HI.
Faro Foundation has distributed a total of $3.8M across 24 grants. The median grant size is $125K, with an average of $159K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $600K.
Faro Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Faro Foundation is headquartered in LOS ANGELES, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Knell | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
24
Total Giving
$3.8M
Average Grant
$159K
Median Grant
$125K
Unique Recipients
14
Most Common Grant
$200K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia UniversityDONATION IN HONOR OF JEFF WAXMAN | Ny, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| The Bushwick Starr TheaterDONATION | Brooklyn, NY | $600K | 2023 |
| KukoluMAUI RELIEF FUND DONATION | Kaneohe, HI | $300K | 2023 |
| Harlem Grown IncDONATION | New York, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| Shakespeare & CompanyDONATION | Lenox, MA | $200K | 2023 |
| The Walden SchoolDONATION FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS PROGRAM | San Francisco, CA | $150K | 2023 |
| Council For Native Hawaiian AdvancementDONATION | Kapolei, HI | $100K | 2023 |
| The Museum Of Comtemporary ArtDONATION | Los Angeles, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Hollywood HoofbeatsGENERAL DONATION TO A NON-PROFIT ANIMAL RESCUE ORGANIZATION | Agua Dulce, CA | $84K | 2023 |
| The Gooden CenterDONATION | Pasadena, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Free The WorkDONATION | Encino, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| El Saber Es PoderDONATION | Los Angeles, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of TiffDONATION FOR TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Hollywood Indies Little LeagueDONATION | Calabasas, CA | $5K | 2022 |
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LOS ANGELES, CA
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