Barbara and John Phair Foundation Inc
Barbara and John Phair Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in South Bend, Indiana (EIN 832693627). Its 2024 filing reports 20 grants totaling $224,650, with listed recipients in Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
Barbara and John Phair Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Barbara and John Phair Foundation Inc gave $225K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Indiana. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $224,650
- +155.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +122.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,233
- +14.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $1,676,303
- -9.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (10 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (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 Barbara and John Phair Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1612 East Washington St, South Bend, IN 46617
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Barbara and John Phair Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Joseph County ($50K). Together the top 10 received $181K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 52 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana, 11% to recipients in Illinois, and 9% to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Barbara and John Phair Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 20 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 240% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 239% 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 $66K (2021) to $225K (2020). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $225K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph County South Bend, IN | Support | $50,000 |
| Barbara & John Phair Foundation Inc South Bend, IN | Support | $34,000 |
| South Bend Parks Foundation Inc South Bend, IN | Support | $20,000 |
| Lourdes Academy of OshKosh Oshkosh, WI | Support | $20,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul Society South Bend, IN | Support | $12,000 |
| The Villages of Indiana Indianapolis, IN | Support | $10,000 |
| The Children's Center of Cicero-Berwyn Cicero, IL | Support | $10,000 |
| Mokena Educational Foundation Mokena, IL | Support | $10,000 |
| South Bend Community School Corp South Bend, IN | Support | $8,400 |
| Downtown South Bend Foundation South Bend, IN | Outreach Ambassador | $6,500 |
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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 | $1,676,303 | $82,334 | $253,583 | $224,650 | 20 | $224,650 | $80,234 | $93,852 |
| 2023 | $1,847,941 | $1,238,460 | $95,905 | $88,000 | 9 | $88,000 | $825,862 | $55,459 |
| 2022 | $706,802 | $18,079 | $127,977 | $120,700 | 10 | $120,700 | $17,488 | $42,200 |
| 2021 | $817,049 | $22,307 | $72,354 | $66,000 | 6 | $66,000 | $20,592 | $47,252 |
| 2020 | $867,166 | $610,741 | $229,534 | $224,750 | 7 | — | $13,488 | $35,738 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Barbara and John Phair Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $94K 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 included support for organizations whose own missions span community services, child care and development, public media, music, and museums. For example, St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Joseph County describes its work as person-to-person service to people in need; The Children’s Center of Cicero-Berwyn describes providing child care and child development programs; and Michiana Public Broadcasting describes its work as community public media. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $224,650. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $50,000, with a median of $6,000.
Among the largest listed grants were $50,000 to St Joseph County; $34,000 to Barbara & John Phair Foundation Inc.; $20,000 each to South Bend Parks Foundation Inc. and Lourdes Academy of OshKosh; and $12,000 to St. Vincent de Paul Society of South Bend. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to The Villages of Indiana, The Children’s Center of Cicero-Berwyn, and Mokena Educational Foundation. The filing lists most grant purposes as “SUPPORT,” with examples including “OUTREACH AMBASSADOR” for Downtown South Bend Foundation and “DEVELOP SOCCER PROGRAM” for US Soccer Development Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Phair as president and treasurer, and Barbara Phair as vice president and secretary.
Barbara and John Phair Foundation Inc is led by John Phair, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Phair
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Phair
Vice President & Secretary
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 Barbara and John Phair Foundation Inc
How much does Barbara and John Phair Foundation Inc give each year?
Barbara and John Phair Foundation Inc gave $225K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $88K across 9 grants.
What is Barbara and John Phair Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Barbara and John Phair Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $11,233, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Barbara and John Phair Foundation Inc that year got $11K on average.
Where does Barbara and John Phair Foundation Inc give grants?
Barbara and John Phair Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (11%) and Wisconsin (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were South Bend, IN (12 grants) and Notre Dame, IN (2 grants).
Does Barbara and John Phair Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 5% of Barbara and John Phair Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Support" (14 grants).
Who are Barbara and John Phair Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Barbara and John Phair Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include St Joseph County ($50,000), Barbara & John Phair Foundation Inc ($34,000) and South Bend Parks Foundation Inc ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Barbara and John Phair Foundation Inc?
Barbara and John Phair Foundation Inc reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $225K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $94K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Barbara and John Phair Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span community services, child care and development, public media, music, and museums. For example, St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Barbara and John Phair Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Barbara and John Phair Foundation Inc's EIN?
Barbara and John Phair Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2693627. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Barbara and John Phair Foundation Inc 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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