The Barrette Family Fund is a private, non-operating foundation based in Hanover, New Hampshire. Established in 2002 as a supporting organization of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, it changed its status to a private non-operating foundation in 2007. The foundation operates as a grantmaking organization that provides financial support to nonprofit organizations aligned with its philanthropic priorities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.6M
+13.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$965K
-11.1% YoY
Grant Count
28
+16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$34K
-23.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Barrette Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $640K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Science and STEM education
- Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
- Human services
Grantmaking
The foundation typically selects grantees rather than accepting unsolicited applications. It makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- New Hampshire
- Vermont
- Virginia
The foundation has supported organizations across six states, with New Hampshire, Vermont, and Florida accounting for 87% of all grants.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $13,588,239
- Total revenues: $938,000
- Total expenses: $981,000
- Total liabilities: $0
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $11,982,916
- Total revenues: $1,180,656
- Total expenses: $1,108,450
- Investment income and dividends: $13,839
Asset Growth: Total assets have grown from $2.2 million in 2011 to approximately $13.6 million as of 2024.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,588,239 | $11,982,916 | $12,256,336 |
| Revenue | $937,601 | $1,180,656 | $898,876 |
| Expenses | $980,628 | $1,108,450 | $939,796 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $965,078 | $1,085,750 | $918,200 |
| Net Investment Income | $930,551 | $1,173,956 | $893,780 |
| Distributable Amount | $640,023 | $573,346 | $548,091 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
125 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include New Hampshire Charitable Foundation ($150,000), Northern Stage ($150,000), Kimball Union Academy ($150,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NEW HAMPSHIRE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION CONCORD, NH | SUPPORT OF NON-PROFIT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | $150,000 |
| NORTHERN STAGE WHITE RIVER JCT, VT | SUPPORT OF NON-PROFIT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | $150,000 |
| Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Lebanon, NH | SUPPORT OF NON-PROFIT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | $50,000 |
| Upper Valley Haven White River Junction, VT | SUPPORT OF NON-PROFIT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | $20,000 |
| New London Barn Playhouse New London, NH | SUPPORT OF NON-PROFIT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | $9,000 |
| Friends of University Laval New York, NY | SUPPORT OF NON-PROFIT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
| New London Hospital New London, NH | SUPPORT OF NON-PROFIT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
| Interplay Jazz Arts Inc Hartland, VT | SUPPORT OF NON-PROFIT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
| The Center for Cartoon Studies White River Junction, VT | SUPPORT OF NON-PROFIT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | $100,000 |
| Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital Lebanon, NH | SUPPORT OF NON-PROFIT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Principal Officer: Becky Carr
- The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYNTHIA BARRETTE | President | 1 | — |
| RAYMOND BARRETTE | Trustee | — | — |
| JULIE A BARRETTE | Trustee | — | — |
| DAVID R BARRETTE | Trustee | — | — |
| KAITLYN S BARRETTE | Trustee | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has supported various organizations including the Maine Seacoast Mission's children's backpack and summer literacy programs, and has been active in funding educational and cultural initiatives in the Upper Valley region of New Hampshire and Vermont.
Barrett Foundation Awards $20,000 to Children\u2019s Backpack and Summer\Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Barrette Family Fund fund?
The foundation's primary funding focus areas include: • Education • Science and STEM education • Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking • Human services
How do I apply for a grant from Barrette Family Fund?
**Grant Activity & Amounts:** • The foundation made 31 grants in 2023 • Typical grant awards range from $500 to $286,750 • Historical data shows grants have ranged from $2,000 to $240,000, with an average award of approximately $40,000 and a median grant of $12,000 • Total giving in 2024 was $965,078 **Recent Notable Grants (2023):** • New Hampshire Charitable Foundation: $286,750 • Lebanon Opera House Improvement Corporation: $200,000 • Northern Stage Company: $150,000 **Application Process:**…
Where does Barrette Family Fund make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • New Hampshire • Vermont • Virginia The foundation has supported organizations across six states, with New Hampshire, Vermont, and Florida accounting for 87% of all grants.
What size grants does Barrette Family Fund award?
In 2024, Barrette Family Fund awarded 28 grants totaling $965K — an average of about $34K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Barrette Family Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Barrette Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $640K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Barrette Family Fund's EIN?
Barrette Family Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3732711. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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