Bar Buddies
Bar Buddies is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Belleville, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $6K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K.
Bar Buddies at a glance
In short: Bar Buddies gave $8K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $8K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $7,600
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $7,600
- Median grant
- $7,600
- Total assets
- $6,045
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Bar Buddies funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $7,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,045 | — | $7,600 | $7,600 | 1 | $7,600 |
| 2022 | — | $5,799 | $5,213 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $2,697 | $3,638 | $1,747 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $806 | $3,206 | $3,116 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bar Buddies is led by Scott Schindler, CEO on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Scott Schindler
CEO
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jeffrey Blyden (2020–2022) — CTO
- Former: Kimberly R. Murphy (2020–2022) — CFO
- Former: Michael Sintzel (2020–2022) — CEO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Bar Buddies
How much does Bar Buddies give each year?
Bar Buddies gave $8K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Bar Buddies?
Bar Buddies reported $6K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Bar Buddies?
Bar Buddies is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Belleville, IL. It holds $6K in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Bar Buddies operate?
Bar Buddies has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Bar Buddies's EIN?
Bar Buddies's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0510057. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 10, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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