Barr Charitable Trust
Barr Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in BOSTON, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $323K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 23 grants totaling $43K. Net investment income was $15K.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$323K
-8.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$43K
+16.4% YoY
Grant Count
23
-25.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
+56.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Barr Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $49K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Barr Charitable Trust
Based on IRS filings
Barr Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in BOSTON, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $323K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 23 grants totaling $43K. Net investment income was $15K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $322,853 | $354,353 | $369,928 |
| Revenue | $23,912 | $32,959 | $23,260 |
| Expenses | $55,412 | $48,534 | $55,624 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $45,325 | $39,205 | $47,905 |
| Net Investment Income | $14,594 | $25,023 | $5,234 |
| Distributable Amount | $48,901 | $46,577 | $40,100 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Envision Unlimited ($10,000), Planting Justice ($5,000), Living Tree Alliance ($4,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BENNINGTON COLLEGE BENNINGTON, VT | CAPA | $1,500 |
| BENNINGTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER BENNINGTON, VT | GENERAL | $2,150 |
| BIOTECH PARTNERS BERKELEY, CA | GENERAL | $500 |
| BORDERLESS MAGAZINE CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL | $1,000 |
| CIVICURE HOOSICK FALLS, NY | CIVIC AND CULTURAL RESTORATION | $2,000 |
| DISABILITY LEAD CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL | $2,500 |
| EAST BAY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OAKLAND, CA | CAMPAIGN FOR A JUST EAST BAY | $3,000 |
| ENVISION UNLIMITED CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL & TO SUPPORT THE ADAPTIVE CYCLING PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| HUBBARD HALL PROJECTS CAMBRIDGE, NY | THANKS TO ANDREW PATE FOR HIS WORK | $1,000 |
| IMPACT 100 EAST BAY CASTRO VALLEY, CA | GENERAL | $2,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY L DOMINI- RESIGNED 12525 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $1,261 |
| TERI L BARR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BIANCA BARR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SHIRA STERNBERG | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NUSHIN KORMI | TRUSTEE | 1 | $2,577 |
| WENDY HOLDING-APPOINTED 12525 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $1,316 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Barr Charitable Trust?
As of 2025, Barr Charitable Trust holds $323K in total assets with $24K in annual revenue. It awarded 23 grants totaling $43K in 2025.
Where does Barr Charitable Trust operate?
Barr Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Alabama, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Vermont.
What size grants does Barr Charitable Trust award?
In 2025, Barr Charitable Trust awarded 23 grants totaling $43K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Barr Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Barr Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $49K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Barr Charitable Trust's EIN?
Barr Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3558730. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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