The Farbman Family Foundation

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Private Foundation
WATER MILL, New YorkSmallEIN: 134008937
Civil Rights OrganizationsWomen Empowerment NonprofitsSocial Justice OrganizationsYouth Development OrganizationsCommunity Service Clubs

The organization is a private foundation focused on charitable donations, primarily supporting civil rights, women's empowerment, and social justice initiatives. It funds a variety of organizations that advocate for justice and equality, with a particular emphasis on women's rights and youth development. The foundation demonstrates a commitment to community service and engagement, reflecting its values of equity and advocacy. Its funding is diverse, supporting numerous nonprofits across various sectors and causes.

Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026

Ideal Applicant

A mission-aligned nonprofit working in women’s empowerment, civil rights, or social justice with proven impact, existing philanthropic relationships or intermediary partnerships, and a capacity to manage mid-sized grants (~$10k–$50k).

Good Fit

  • Work focused on women’s rights, social justice, or civil rights advocacy.
  • Track record with national or regional intermediaries (e.g., fiscal sponsors, networks).
  • Program or project sized to fit typical grant amounts observed (~$10k–$50k, sometimes up to $100k).
  • Existing connections or referrals into philanthropic networks based in NY, CA, DC, or SC.

Geography

Moderate

Observed grants span multiple states (eight in 2024) with a concentration in New York (about 31% of dollars) but a majority of funds going out of state, indicating a multi-state but not fully national footprint.

Recipient Variety

Broad

The foundation funded 25 distinct organizations in the latest year and added 19 new recipients that year, with only six recurring across the observed period, so the observed recipient set is broad for the foundation's size.

New Applicants

Moderate

Direct behavior shows many new grantees (19 new recipients in the latest year), which suggests new entrants can appear in the portfolio, but the funder also states it only supports preselected recipients and has no public website or open application process, so unsolicited access appears limited.

Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026