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The William Stamps Farish Fund

Houston, Texas  ·  EIN 746043019  ·  Private foundation

Based in Houston, Texas, The William Stamps Farish Fund has awarded $63.3M across 431 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2023. Its largest grant on record went to See Attached Statement. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$11.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$102.1M
Total assets
431
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What The William Stamps Farish Fund funds

The William Stamps Farish Fund's giving carries a documented focus on early childhood education, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.

Early Childhood EducationEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessMental HealthSports & RecreationWorkforce & Vocational Training

Populations it has supported include children, families, women girls, youth pop.

childrenfamilieswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The William Stamps Farish Fund, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
See Attached Statement
SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT
See Attached Statement, TX$12.2M2018
See Attached Statement
SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT
See Attached Statement, TX$9.3M2017
University of Virgina Rectors and Visitors
CONTRIBUTION 2 OF 5-SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING
Charlottesville, VA$1.0M2022
University of Kentucky
CONTRIBUTION 1 OF 5 TO ESTABLISH AMBASSADOR
Lexington, KY$1.0M2022
Foundation for Fighting Blindness
CONTRIBUTIONS 2 & 3 OF 5-RETINITIS PIGMENTOSA RESEARCH
Columbia, MD$1.0M2023
University of Kentucky - Markey Cancer Foundation
CONTRIBUTION 2 OF 5
Lexington, KY$1.0M2023
University of Virginia Mcintire School Foundation
CONTRIBUTION 3 OF 5 FOR TOWARDS CREATION OF ENDOWMENT AT THE MCINTIRE SCHOOL OF COMMERCE
Charlottesville, VA$1.0M2023
Mayo Clinic
CONTRIBUTIONS 2 & 3 OF 5-ENDOCRINOLOGY RESEARCH
Rochester, MN$800K2023
Markey Cancer Center Foundation Inc
SALLY HUMPHREYS CHAIR & PRECISION MEDICINE CENTER PLEDGE
Lexington, KY$750K2020
Tampa Museum of Art Inc
MAJOR ART EXHIBIT SUPPORT AND CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN
Tampa, FL$700K2022
The Brookwood Community
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Brookshire, TX$500K2022
Agape Development
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN AND OPERATING SUPPORT
Houston, TX$500K2022
Foundation for Fighting Blindness
CONTRIBUTION 1 OF 5-RETINITIS PIGMENTOSA RESEARCH
Columbia, MD$500K2022
Houston Area Women's Center
CONTRIBUTION 2 OF 2-CAMPAIGN FOR COURAGE
Houston, TX$500K2022
Covenant House Texas
BUILDING FOR LIFE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Houston, TX$500K2023

The William Stamps Farish Fund giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$9.3M
2018$12.2M
2020$11.2M
2022$14.9M
2023$15.6M

How to apply for funding from The William Stamps Farish Fund

The William Stamps Farish Fund's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about The William Stamps Farish Fund

Does The William Stamps Farish Fund accept grant applications?
The William Stamps Farish Fund's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The William Stamps Farish Fund fund?
The William Stamps Farish Fund's grants focus on early childhood education. Recent recipients include See Attached Statement, See Attached Statement, University of Virgina Rectors and Visitors. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The William Stamps Farish Fund give in grants?
The William Stamps Farish Fund reported $11.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $63.3M over 431 grants.
Where is The William Stamps Farish Fund located?
The William Stamps Farish Fund is based in Houston, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 746043019.
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About this profile. This page is built from The William Stamps Farish Fund's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The William Stamps Farish Fund. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.