EIN 26-2655350

Farther Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
2008
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Farther Foundation provides scholarships and support for economically disadvantaged students to participate in educational travel experiences that are significant and life changing.
Total revenues
$772,362
2023
Total expenses
$204,446
2023
Total assets
$809,029
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Farther Foundation

Farther Foundation provides scholarships and support for economically disadvantaged students to participate in educational travel experiences that are significant and life changing. The Foundation partners with schools and community organizations to identify students who demonstrate commitment to success through academic achievement, participation in support programs and a willingness to take a bold step beyond the familiar. Since its inception, the Foundation has provided 975,000 in scholarships to 350 students who have participated in programs in 28 states and 42 countries on 6 continents. 100% of participating students have graduated high school and 97% have gone directly to college. 88% of those have either earned a degree or remain on track to earn a degree.

Grants made by Farther Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Evanston ScholarsMission Statement$44,530
Noble SchoolsMission Statement$18,706
Student Diplomacy CorpsMission Statement$11,600
...and 1 more grant made

Who funds Farther Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$31,800
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$10,843
ImpactAssetsGeneral Support$10,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Farther Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
David WeindlingBoard Member$3,000

Financials for Farther Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$755,400
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$16,049
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$913
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$772,362

Form 990s for Farther Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-07-03990View PDF
2022-122023-02-10990EZView PDF
2021-122022-03-01990EZView PDF
2020-122021-06-04990EZView PDF
2019-122021-04-22990EZView PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 6, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 31, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 30, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,843 from American Online Giving Foundation
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from ImpactAssets
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSchoolsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Provides grantsProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
223 S Elmwood
Oak Park, IL 60302
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
fartherscholar.org/ 
Phone
(708) 497-7240
IRS details
EIN
26-2655350
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2008
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B82: Scholarships, Student Financial Aid Services
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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