Bares Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in AUSTIN, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $36K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$36K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
3
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+0.0% YoY
About Bares Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Bares Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in AUSTIN, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $36K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Klru ($26,000), University of Nebraska - Lincoln ($5,000), Metropolitan Community College - Omaha ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA - LINCOLN LINCOLN, NE | TO FUND SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS | $5,000 |
| METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE - OMAHA OMAHA, NE | TO FUND SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS | $5,000 |
| KLRU AUSTIN, TX | FRIENDS OF AUSTIN CITY LIMITS - PBS SHOW | $26,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN T BARES | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ASHLEY A BARES | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JANE M BARES | SECRETARY/TREASURER | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bares Family Foundation?
Bares Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in AUSTIN, TX. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Bares Family Foundation operate?
Bares Family Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Nebraska, Texas, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Bares Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Bares Family Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $36K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Bares Family Foundation's EIN?
Bares Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2818873. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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