B&D Foundation
B&D Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in Jewish learning, humanitarian aid, youth services, and other areas.
B&D Foundation at a glance
In short: B&D Foundation gave $229K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Illinois. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $228,850
- -9.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,714
- -9.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,825
- Total assets
- $5,931,943
- +8.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to B&D Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 225 Wacker Dr 2150, Chicago, IL 60606-1224
Phone: (312) 621-0590
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who B&D Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership ($120K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $222K.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 96 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 9% to New York, 4% to Wisconsin, 3% to Florida, and 2% to Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is B&D Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 15 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 159% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $215K (2022) to $565K (2020). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $229K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership Chicago, IL | General Operating Support/Annual Gift | $100,000 |
| American Jewish World Service New York, NY | General Operating Support/Annual Gift | $20,000 |
| Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership Chicago, IL | General Operating Support/Annual Gift | $20,000 |
| Camp Nebagamon Nebagamon, WI | General Operating Support/Annual Gift | $10,000 |
| Chicago Sinai Congregation Chicago, IL | General Operating Support/Annual Gift | $10,000 |
| Chicago Sinai Congregation Chicago, IL | General Operating Support/Annual Gift | $10,000 |
| University of Chicago - Crown Family School of Social Work Policy and Prac Chicago, IL | General Operating Support/Annual Gift | $10,000 |
| Chicago Sinai Congregation Chicago, IL | General Operating Support/Annual Gift | $9,700 |
| National Public Housing Museum (NPHM) Chicago, IL | General Operating Support/Annual Gift | $9,650 |
| Little Samaritan Mission Hallandale, FL | General Operating Support/Annual Gift | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,931,943 | $750,075 | $193,038 | $228,850 | 18 | $482,119 | $278,237 | $303,865 |
| 2023 | $5,483,481 | $743,660 | $190,516 | $252,500 | 18 | $258,508 | $263,570 | $272,379 |
| 2022 | $5,074,869 | $704,392 | $206,759 | $215,175 | 17 | $220,739 | $218,154 | $255,470 |
| 2021 | $4,677,512 | $845,778 | $280,175 | $234,500 | 20 | $240,011 | $351,680 | $268,538 |
| 2020 | $4,158,408 | $573,030 | $798,387 | $564,500 | 23 | — | $85,035 | $226,685 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, B&D Foundation reported a distributable amount of $304K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Spertus Institute describes itself as a center for Jewish learning and leadership that invites people of all backgrounds to explore Jewish experience. American Jewish World Service says it works to realize human rights and end poverty in several regions, while Chicago Youth Centers describes its work as providing early learning and out-of-school enrichment in under-resourced neighborhoods.
Other 2024 grantees describe missions that include operating a camp for children and families (Camp Nebagamon), humanitarian aid (Little Samaritan Mission), advancing racial justice and human rights (Southern Poverty Law Center), and strengthening families and children in Chicago and northeastern Illinois (Family Focus).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $228,850. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median of $8,825. The largest reported grant was $100,000 to Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership; the foundation also reported a separate $20,000 grant to Spertus. Other notable grants included $20,000 to American Jewish World Service, $10,000 to Camp Nebagamon, and $10,000 to Chicago Sinai Congregation. The listed purposes for these grants were general operating support/annual gifts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Donna E Barrows as president/director; Samuel Barrows, Charles Jacob Barrows, and Ted Abraham Barrows as vice presidents/directors; and Lauren K MacDonald as treasurer.
B&D Foundation is led by Donna E. Barrows, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donna E. Barrows
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Jacob Barrows
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Barrows
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted Abraham Barrows
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren K. Macdonald
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about B&D Foundation
How much does B&D Foundation give each year?
B&D Foundation gave $229K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $253K across 18 grants.
What is B&D Foundation's typical grant size?
B&D Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,825, and its average grant was $12,714, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from B&D Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does B&D Foundation give grants?
B&D Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (12 grants).
Does B&D Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of B&D Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are B&D Foundation's largest grantees?
B&D Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership ($120,000 across 2 grants), Chicago Sinai Congregation ($29,700 across 3 grants) and American Jewish World Service ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is B&D Foundation?
B&D Foundation reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $482K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $304K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does B&D Foundation fund?
The filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Spertus Institute describes itself as a center for Jewish learning and leadership that invites people of all backgrounds to explore Jewish experience. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from B&D Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is B&D Foundation's EIN?
B&D Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1652722. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does B&D Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work B&D Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). B&D Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bandd-foundation-morg_0fe63a4b961e42659f113224ccc5781f
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