Farrell Family Charitable Foundation
Official website for the Farrell Family Foundation (founded by Dr. Peter C. Farrell) that lists the board (including Michael J. Farrell), mission, funding priorities, a Funding/Apply page, and contact details (PO Box Kentfield, CA; Executive Director Kristi Burlingame).
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize charitable organization (commonly in education or health) with programs in Pennsylvania or clear Pennsylvania connections that seeks modest awards and can submit a short letter-form application.
Good Fit
- • Programs or presence in Pennsylvania or a clear in-state tie.
- • Education, health, or general community-service mission similar to past grantees.
- • Requests matching historical award sizes (hundreds to low tens of thousands).
- • Ability to submit a concise letter-form application via the online portal or by mail.
- • Local credibility or an introducer who can confirm fit with the foundation’s priorities.
Geography
In the latest year grants reached four states, but 76% of dollars were directed to Pennsylvania, indicating a primarily state-focused footprint with occasional out-of-state awards.
Recipient Variety
The most recent year shows seven distinct recipients across education, health, and community causes with both returning grantees (four) and new entrants (three), suggesting a moderate spread rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
The foundation publishes application instructions and an online portal and recorded three new recipients in the latest year, so unfamiliar organizations that fit the programmatic and geographic profile appear to have a realistic path to funding.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
