Barber Foundation
Barber Foundation is a private foundation focused on Religion, based in Caledonia, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $145K. Net investment income was $429K.
Barber Foundation at a glance
In short: Barber Foundation gave $145K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $145K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $145,000
- -14.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $145,000
- +70.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $145,000
- Total assets
- $1,941,047
- +17.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Barber Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alpha Women's Center of Grand Rapids ($145K).
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 12 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Barber Foundation gives
- Giving grew 83% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 123% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $78K (2023) to $170K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Women's Center of Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MI | General Donation | $145,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,941,047 | $454,211 | $163,384 | $145,000 | 1 | $145,425 | $428,740 | $118,002 |
| 2024 | $1,650,220 | $122,377 | $187,838 | $170,000 | 2 | $170,495 | $69,493 | $114,996 |
| 2023 | $1,715,681 | $89,696 | $96,017 | $78,487 | 2 | $78,948 | $72,627 | $104,224 |
| 2022 | $1,722,002 | $46,772 | $100,168 | $79,206 | 3 | $79,575 | $31,715 | $111,818 |
| 2021 | $1,775,398 | $163,208 | $132,003 | $110,860 | 4 | $111,222 | $144,027 | $118,649 |
| 2020 | $1,744,193 | $123,025 | $155,653 | $138,465 | 6 | — | $106,616 | $109,814 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Barber Foundation reported a distributable amount of $118K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Barber Foundation is led by Gerald L. Barber, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gerald L. Barber
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brittany N. Barber
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christine L. Barber
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeremy C. Barber
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jordan L. 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 Foundation
How much does Barber Foundation give each year?
Barber Foundation gave $145K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $170K across 2 grants.
How large is Barber Foundation?
Barber Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $145K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $118K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Barber Foundation?
Barber Foundation is a private foundation focused on Religion, based in Caledonia, MI. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Barber Foundation operate?
Barber Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Michigan, North Carolina.
What is Barber Foundation's EIN?
Barber Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2964580. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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