The Fairholme Foundation

The Fairholme Foundation is a private foundation based in Coral Gables, Florida with $244.3M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$244.3Mtotal assets
2002IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 10% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants The Fairholme Foundation has awarded

12 grantees · $12.7M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Berkowitz Contemporary Foundation Inc $12.1M
  • Beaver Country Day School $350K
  • Friendship Circle Miami $110K
  • Temple Judea $100K
  • New York University $100K
  • Breakthrough Miami $18K
  • University Of Miami - Student $5K
  • University Of Miami - Athletics $1K
  • Opportunity Project Inc $500
  • Dolphin Research Center $500
  • Bridgehampton Fire Department $100
  • National Breast Cancer Foundation $100

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2018$8.4M
  • FY2019$13.9M
  • FY2020$2.5M
  • FY2021$7.3M
  • FY2022$12.7M

About The Fairholme Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersCoral Gables, Florida
  • EIN010718240
  • IRS ruling2002

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Fairholme Foundation?

The Fairholme Foundation is a private foundation based in Coral Gables, Florida with $244.3M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does The Fairholme Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of The Fairholme Foundation?

The Fairholme Foundation's EIN is 010718240. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from The Fairholme Foundation?

Private foundations like The Fairholme Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with The Fairholme Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.