Barbasol Foundation
The Barbasol Foundation is a private foundation based in Dublin, Ohio. Established in 2001, it shares resources from Perio, the parent company of Barbasol and Pure Silk, with charitable causes primarily focused on children.
Barbasol Foundation at a glance
In short: Barbasol Foundation gave $418K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Ohio. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $418,070
- +46.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,486
- +51.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,466,274
- +37.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (13 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (63% 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 Barbasol Foundation
- How to Apply
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For the Columbus program, applicants can download the application and instructions from the foundation’s Grant Program page. Ashland organizations may request an application; requests are considered on a rolling basis throughout the year as funding is available. The foundation’s 2024 filing directs applicants to its Grant Program for application materials, deadlines, and award restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- The listed deadline for the 2026/2027 Columbus grant application was September 7, 2026, which has passed.
- Deadline
- The listed deadline for the 2026/2027 Columbus grant application was September 7, 2026, which has passed.
- Contact
Application contact: The Barbasol Foundation
Mailing address: 6156 Wilcox Rd, Dublin, OH 43016
Phone: (614) 602-8225
Email: dnmurray@perio-inc.com
Website: https://barbasol.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Barbasol Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ashland County Community Foundation ($150K). Together the top 10 received $358K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 104 grants of 107 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website identifies the greater Columbus area and Ashland County, Ohio, as its program areas. The Columbus program is limited to organizations located within Franklin County or primarily serving that area. Ashland grants are for organizations operating within Ashland County.
In 2024, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 30% to Illinois, and 6% to Arizona. The filing also lists recipients in Pennsylvania and Florida, each receiving a rounded share of 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Barbasol Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 29 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $122K (2021) to $418K (2024). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $418K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ashland County Community Foundation Ashland, OH | Funds to be used to open new childcare center in Ashland, OH. Funds are allocated to capital expenditures. | $150,000 |
| Christo Rey Orlando Chicago, IL | Support of new high school operations | $125,000 |
| Treasure House Glendale, AZ | General operating support for disabled individual housing program. The program allows young-adults with cognitive or developmental disabilities to live mostly on their own in a safe and supporting environment. | $25,000 |
| Wellity Education Worthington, OH | Funds to be used for the wellness and mindfulness in schools - equiping educators with the tools to teach coping and regulating skills in the classroom. | $15,000 |
| Seeds of Caring Columbus, OH | General operating funds towards their Help and Hope for Hungry and Homeless Neighbors program. The program provided 30 service-based opportunities for kids aged 2-12 and their families to learn about issues facing the community and also meet the needs of our community's most vulnerable citizens. | $14,300 |
| American Vets Appr Events Ashland, OH | General operating support for veteran's appreciation events in Ashland County, OH. | $6,000 |
| Cristo Rey Columbus HS Work Study Columbus, OH | Underwriting the cost for two students to participate in Cristo Rey's work-study program. The students were placed at the Childhood League. | $6,000 |
| Contemporary Theater of Ohio Columbus, OH | Funds to be used for their in-residency program - program staff on site at schools teaching STEAM topics through art and theatre. | $6,000 |
| Homeport Columbus, OH | Funds to be allocated to the after school program, which provides youth residents educational support through the school year and educational day programming during school breaks. | $6,000 |
| Friends of CASA of Franklin Co Dublin, OH | General operating funds towards developing a new and specialized training program for volunteer GALs working with CASA to help them better understand, identify and address issues and concerns facing the LGBTQ youth they serve. | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,466,274 | $454,108 | $419,366 | $418,070 | 31 | $419,366 | $24,756 |
| 2023 | $1,063,100 | $552,292 | $269,757 | $285,056 | 32 | $291,257 | $13,042 |
| 2022 | $827,373 | $446,011 | $190,468 | $187,056 | 27 | $190,468 | $2,663 |
| 2021 | $451,707 | $335,000 | $154,000 | $122,139 | 17 | $123,500 | $362 |
| 2020 | $240,207 | $240,207 | — | — | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to share company resources with charitable causes primarily focused on children. Its website gives priority consideration in the Columbus program to projects providing food, shelter, clothing, healthcare, education, and mental health support to disadvantaged children and teens.
The 2024 grantees illustrate the range of supported work. Ashland County Community Foundation describes its work as making charitable grants and enhancing quality of life in Ashland County. Treasure House says it helps young adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities participate in their community and achieve independence. Wellity Education says it equips educators to support mental health and well-being through mindfulness, movement, and mindset training. Seeds of Caring describes its work as engaging children and families in community service. Other supported organizations describe work addressing childcare, student access to food and school supplies, and food insecurity.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $418,070. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $150,000, with a median award of $5,000. In 2023, it made 32 grants totaling $285,056. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 31 grants totaling $418,070.
Notable 2024 awards included $150,000 to Ashland County Community Foundation for capital expenditures to open a new childcare center in Ashland; $125,000 to Christo Rey Orlando, listed in Chicago, for support of new high school operations; and $25,000 to Treasure House for general operating support for its housing program for disabled individuals. Other awards included $15,000 to Wellity Education for wellness and mindfulness in schools and $14,300 to Seeds of Caring for its Help and Hope for Hungry and Homeless Neighbors program.
The foundation’s website says the Columbus program is for organizations located in Franklin County or primarily serving that area. It generally does not fund capital improvements, indirect costs, fringe benefits, overhead, travel expenses, endowment campaigns, facility fees, storage units, incentives, curriculum writing, staff development, or awards. Requests including staff compensation should connect that compensation clearly to project services rather than general salaries or operating costs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Melanie J Murray as president, Sarah E Fast as treasurer, and Devin N Murray as secretary.
Barbasol Foundation is led by Melanie J Murray, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Melanie J Murray
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Devin N Murray
Secretary
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah E Fast
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Thomas J Murray (2020–2023) — Vice President
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 Barbasol Foundation
How much does Barbasol Foundation give each year?
Barbasol Foundation gave $418K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $285K across 32 grants.
What is Barbasol Foundation's typical grant size?
Barbasol Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,486, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Barbasol Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does Barbasol Foundation give grants?
Barbasol Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (30%) and Arizona (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (12 grants), Ashland, OH (7 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Barbasol Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 32% of Barbasol Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Barbasol Foundation's largest grantees?
Barbasol Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ashland County Community Foundation ($150,000), Christo Rey Orlando ($125,000) and Treasure House ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Barbasol Foundation?
Barbasol Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $454K.
What does Barbasol Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to share company resources with charitable causes primarily focused on children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Barbasol Foundation?
For the Columbus program, applicants can download the application and instructions from the foundation’s Grant Program page. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Barbasol Foundation's EIN?
Barbasol Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3999396. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 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 16, 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 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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Grantable. (2026). Barbasol Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/barbasol-foundation-morg_3e570bc164444b3fad598dea39ad0cbe
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