Baracker Flynn Foundation
Baracker Flynn Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations working in areas including housing, education, food access, youth activities, religious programs, and community services.
Baracker Flynn Foundation at a glance
In short: Baracker Flynn Foundation gave $384K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $384,350
- +284.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +525.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,374
- -38.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $31,988,198
- +51.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Montana (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Baracker Flynn Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Baracker Flynn Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Whitefish Christian Academy ($55K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $301K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 29 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Montana organizations received 76% of grant dollars. New York received 13%, Colorado 4%, Washington 3%, and North Carolina 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
How Baracker Flynn Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 58% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2023) to $384K (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $384K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General & Unrestricted | $50,550 |
| Assembly of God Hamilton, MT | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Housing Whitefish Inc Whitefish, MT | Capital Campaign | $50,000 |
| Special Olympics Montana Inc Great Falls, MT | Kalispell Crushers team, Glacier Area | $30,000 |
| Whitefish Christian Academy Whitefish, MT | Scholarship Fund | $30,000 |
| Montana Food Bank Network Inc Missoula, MT | For distribution facility in Missoula | $20,000 |
| Whitefish Christian Academy Whitefish, MT | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Young Life Colorado Springs, CO | general/summer camp program | $15,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Coats for Kids Inc Kalispell, MT | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
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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 | $31,988,198 | $12,447,744 | $1,508,603 | $384,350 | 25 | $731,639 | $3,789,554 | $1,265,207 |
| 2023 | $21,079,057 | $21,334,233 | $255,176 | $100,000 | 4 | $114,933 | $1,882,257 | $186,270 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Baracker Flynn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Housing Whitefish Inc. describes its mission as developing, constructing, owning, and operating affordable housing. Montana Food Bank Network Inc. says its mission is to end hunger in Montana through food acquisition and distribution, education, and advocacy. Whitefish Christian Academy describes its work as supporting children’s spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical development. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $384,350. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $50,550, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among its larger grants were $50,550 to Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation for general and unrestricted purposes; $50,000 to Assembly of God for general and unrestricted purposes; and $50,000 to Housing Whitefish Inc. for a capital campaign. Other grants included $30,000 to Special Olympics Montana Inc. for its Kalispell Crushers team in the Glacier Area, $30,000 to Whitefish Christian Academy for its scholarship fund, and $20,000 to Montana Food Bank Network Inc. for a distribution facility in Missoula.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dee Anna Dillon and Sean Dillon as trustees.
Baracker Flynn Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dee Anna Dillon
Trustee
On filings since 2023
32 hrs/week
$117K (2024)
Sean Dillon
Trustee
On filings since 2023
32 hrs/week
$117K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $117K, to Dee Anna Dillon (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Baracker Flynn Foundation
How much does Baracker Flynn Foundation give each year?
Baracker Flynn Foundation gave $384K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100K across 4 grants.
What is Baracker Flynn Foundation's typical grant size?
Baracker Flynn Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,374, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Baracker Flynn Foundation give grants?
Baracker Flynn Foundation gives mostly in Montana: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kalispell, MT (10 grants) and Whitefish, MT (6 grants).
Does Baracker Flynn Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 72% of Baracker Flynn Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Baracker Flynn Foundation's largest grantees?
Baracker Flynn Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Whitefish Christian Academy ($55,000 across 3 grants), Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation ($50,550) and Assembly of God ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Baracker Flynn Foundation?
Baracker Flynn Foundation reported $32.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $732K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Baracker Flynn Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Housing Whitefish Inc. describes its mission as developing, constructing, owning, and operating affordable housing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Baracker Flynn Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Baracker Flynn Foundation's EIN?
Baracker Flynn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3464181. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Baracker Flynn 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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