Barber Family Foundation
Barber Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chappaqua, New York. In its 2025 filing, it reported making 30 grants totaling $43,050 and stated that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
Barber Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Barber Family Foundation gave $43K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state New Hampshire. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $43,050
- +21.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,435
- +21.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $357,385
- +1.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (8 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (17% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Barber Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 724 King St, Chappaqua, NY 10514
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Barber Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tuck Annual Giving ($7K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 137 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares went to New Hampshire (17%), Washington, DC (16%), Arizona (13%), Wyoming (11%), and Pennsylvania (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Barber Family Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 30 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $963; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $900 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 169% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2020) to $43K (2025). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tuck Annual Giving Hanover, NH | General | $7,200 |
| Violence Intervention Program Los Angeles, CA | General | $2,500 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hol Jackson, WY | General | $2,500 |
| University of Scranton Scranton, PA | General | $2,500 |
| Cornell University Pittsburgh, PA | General | $2,100 |
| Phoenix Chamber Music Phoenix, AZ | General | $2,000 |
| The Wilderness Society Washington, DC | General | $1,800 |
| National Park Foundaton Washington, DC | General | $1,600 |
| St Mary's Food Bank Phoenix, AZ | General | $1,500 |
| Heard Museum Phoenix, AZ | General | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $357,385 | $48,761 | $45,151 | $43,050 | 30 | $43,800 | $48,828 | $25,888 |
| 2024 | $353,775 | $51,910 | $36,935 | $35,575 | 30 | $36,300 | $51,910 | $23,877 |
| 2023 | $338,800 | $43,227 | $35,731 | $32,900 | 25 | $34,215 | $43,278 | $21,627 |
| 2022 | $331,254 | $36,038 | $34,761 | $33,050 | 27 | $33,745 | $36,038 | $23,279 |
| 2021 | $329,984 | $37,560 | $33,911 | $33,100 | 25 | $33,775 | $36,885 | $23,015 |
| 2020 | $326,409 | $12,000 | $27,845 | $26,550 | 20 | — | $14,111 | $18,802 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Barber Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the University of Scranton describes itself as a Catholic and Jesuit university offering degree programs at several levels. The Wilderness Society says it works to protect America’s public lands, while Feeding America describes its mission as advancing equitable access to nutritious food. The Chappaqua School Foundation says it funds initiatives to enhance local students’ education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $43,050. Grants ranged from $350 to $7,200, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included $7,200 to Tuck Annual Giving, $2,500 each to Violence Intervention Program, Community Foundation of Jackson Hol, and the University of Scranton, and $2,100 to Cornell University. The listed purposes for these grants were “General.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James L Barber III, James L Barber, Lynda Barber, and Christina Barber as trustees.
Barber Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christina Barber
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James L Barber
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James L Barber III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lynda Barber
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Barber Family Foundation
How much does Barber Family Foundation give each year?
Barber Family Foundation gave $43K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $36K across 30 grants.
What is Barber Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Barber Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,435, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Barber Family Foundation that year got $963 on average.
Where does Barber Family Foundation give grants?
Barber Family Foundation's top state is New Hampshire, with 17% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (16%) and Arizona (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Phoenix, AZ (3 grants) and Jackson, WY (2 grants).
Does Barber Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Barber Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Barber Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Barber Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Tuck Annual Giving ($7,200), Violence Intervention Program ($2,500) and Community Foundation of Jackson Hol ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Barber Family Foundation?
Barber Family Foundation reported $357K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Barber Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the University of Scranton describes itself as a Catholic and Jesuit university offering degree programs at several levels. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Barber Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Barber Family Foundation's EIN?
Barber Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7191712. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Barber Family 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Barber Family 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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Grantable. (2026). Barber Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/barber-family-foundation-morg_d621d239c70842c6b96aab3d430c4899
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