Fairfield Foundation

EIN 75-1746196 · TX

Invitation only Typical grant ~$6.5K Funds in TX, IL, TN +1
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Fairfield Foundation based in TX paid 11 grants totaling $100K to 11 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $17.5K, with a median of $6.5K. Its largest recipients included CASA FOR HUNT COUNTY, HOOKER RANCH EQUINE REFUGE, and Rett Syndrome Research Trust. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$190,635
Giving (latest yr)
$99,961
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
11
Median grant
$6.5K
Recipients
11
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
6
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Casa for Hunt County$17,500
  • Hooker Ranch Equine Refuge$17,500
  • Rett Syndrome Research Trust$15,000
  • The University of the South$15,000
  • Winnetka Congretational Church$11,961

Where grants went

  • Texas$40,000 · 3 grants
  • Illinois$29,961 · 6 grants
  • Tennessee$15,000 · 1 grant
  • Connecticut$15,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (11)

Hooker Ranch Equine Refuge
Winnsboro, TX
General Fund
$17,500
Casa for Hunt County
Greenville, TX
General Fund
$17,500
The University of the South
Sewanee, TN
General Fund
$15,000
Rett Syndrome Research Trust
Trumbull, CT
General Fund
$15,000
Winnetka Congretational Church
Winnetka, IL
General Fund
$11,961
New Life Baptist Church of Chicago
Chicago, IL
General Fund
$6,500
Housing Opportunity Development Cor
Skokie, IL
General Fund
$5,000
Trinity Presbyterian
Mckinney, TX
Lighthouse Project
$5,000
Northeast Illinois Council of BSA
Vernon Hills, IL
General Fund
$2,500
Opportunity International
Chicago, IL
General Fund
$2,000
Rise International
Winnetka, IL
General Fund
$2,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Fairfield Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Fairfield Foundation reported 11 itemized grants totaling $100K. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $17.5K (median $6.5K).

Recent recipients include CASA FOR HUNT COUNTY, HOOKER RANCH EQUINE REFUGE, Rett Syndrome Research Trust, among 11 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Fairfield Foundation is a private foundation based in Texas, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Fairfield Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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