Barlow Family Foundation
Barlow Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lafayette, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $500K. Net investment income was $880K.
Barlow Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Barlow Family Foundation gave $500K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $71K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $500,000
- -13.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $71,429
- +10.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $8,149,841
- -3.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Barlow Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was California Trout ($190K). Together the top 7 received $500K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 50 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Barlow Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 72% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 144% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $360K (2020) to $1.8M (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $500K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Trout San Francisco, CA | To Further the Mission of the Organization | $190,000 |
| Sonoma County Vintners Foundation Santa Rosa, CA | To Further the Mission of the Organization | $100,000 |
| Wild Africa Fund Lafayette, CA | To Further the Mission of the Organization | $100,000 |
| Pledge to Humanity Alamo, CA | To Further the Mission of the Organization | $50,000 |
| Gateway Public Schools San Francisco, CA | To Further the Mission of the Organization | $30,000 |
| Joybound People & Pets - FKA Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation Walnut Creek, CA | To Further the Mission of the Organization | $25,000 |
| Conservation Society of CA - Aka Oakland Zoo Oakland, CA | To Further the Mission of the Organization | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,149,841 | $1,163,491 | $683,154 | $500,000 | 7 | $500,000 | $880,337 | $346,536 |
| 2023 | $8,442,681 | $942,691 | $597,372 | $580,000 | 9 | $580,000 | $435,015 | $448,254 |
| 2022 | $8,508,362 | $715,847 | $439,200 | $388,950 | 10 | $388,950 | $407,932 | $409,997 |
| 2021 | $9,896,700 | $3,929,357 | $1,829,005 | $1,815,000 | 10 | $1,818,970 | $2,111,899 | $410,200 |
| 2020 | $8,829,968 | $886,345 | $417,940 | $359,700 | 14 | — | $331,058 | $372,610 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Barlow Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $347K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Barlow Family Foundation is led by Kelly J. Barlow, President & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kelly J. Barlow
President & CEO
President, Treasurer & Director → President & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carrie A. Barlow
Vice President
Vice President, Secretary & D → Vice President, 2022
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 Barlow Family Foundation
How much does Barlow Family Foundation give each year?
Barlow Family Foundation gave $500K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $580K across 9 grants.
What is Barlow Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Barlow Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $71,429, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Barlow Family Foundation give grants?
Barlow Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does Barlow Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Barlow Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further the Mission of the Organization" (7 grants).
Who are Barlow Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Barlow Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include California Trout ($190,000), Sonoma County Vintners Foundation ($100,000) and Wild Africa Fund ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Barlow Family Foundation?
Barlow Family Foundation reported $8.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $500K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $347K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Barlow Family Foundation's EIN?
Barlow Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4087855. 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.
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 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Barlow 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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