Barrington Family Foundation
The Barrington Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Richmond, Virginia. It supports other organizations exempt under IRC Section 501(c)(3) through contributions and does not conduct direct charitable activities.
Barrington Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Barrington Family Foundation gave $655K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $655,000
- -1.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- -8.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,129
- +7.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $12,701,958
- +7.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Barrington Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Canal Capital Mgmt 9 S 5Th St, Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: (804) 677-9524
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Barrington Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cristo Rey Richmond High School ($100K). Together the top 10 received $485K.
Grant Size Distribution
130 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 114 grants of 130 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (68%) and New York (21%), followed by Texas (9%), the District of Columbia (1%), and Georgia (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
How Barrington Family Foundation gives
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 36% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $328K (2019) to $668K (2023). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $655K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cristo Rey Richmond High School Richmond, VA | Charitable Support | $100,000 |
| Harlem Lacrosse New York, NY | Charitable Support | $75,000 |
| Semper Fi & America's Fund Quantico, VA | Charitable Support | $75,000 |
| Nextup Richmond, VA | Charitable Support | $50,000 |
| Salvation Army Richmond, VA | Charitable Support | $40,000 |
| North Country Ministry Warrensburg, NY | Charitable Support | $35,000 |
| Community Fdn for a Greater Richmon Richmond, VA | Charitable Support | $30,000 |
| Richmond Performing Arts Alliance Richmond, VA | Charitable Support | $30,000 |
| Houston Revision Houston, TX | Charitable Support | $25,000 |
| United Way Richmond, VA | Charitable Support | $25,000 |
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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 | $12,701,958 | $2,135,091 | $705,130 | $655,000 | 31 | $655,000 | $1,094,053 | $777,409 |
| 2023 | $11,805,386 | $1,099,900 | $707,843 | $668,000 | 34 | $668,000 | $299,639 | $667,177 |
| 2022 | $11,770,211 | $995,770 | $690,406 | $616,625 | 33 | $616,625 | $215,616 | $616,513 |
| 2021 | $11,894,920 | $1,690,038 | $600,974 | $481,000 | 31 | $481,000 | $809,129 | $665,545 |
| 2020 | $11,217,141 | $3,305,569 | $527,527 | $487,000 | 1 | — | $2,249,764 | $482,453 |
| 2019 | $9,123,754 | $279,615 | $370,603 | $327,500 | 1 | — | $270,984 | $499,802 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Barrington Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $777K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its primary purpose is to support other organizations exempt under IRC Section 501(c)(3). Its 2024 grants included organizations working in education, support for military members and families, youth development, the performing arts, and community services. These are examples of grantees’ work, not a stated list of the foundation’s focus areas.
For example, Cristo Rey Richmond High School describes its mission as educating young people of limited economic means through college-preparatory education and work-study experience. Semper Fi & America’s Fund says it provides case management and ongoing support to wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and military families. Richmond Performing Arts Alliance says it advances performing arts in the Richmond region by supporting artists and providing spaces for the arts.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $655,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $100,000, with a median of $12,500. Among the largest were $100,000 to Cristo Rey Richmond High School, $75,000 each to Harlem Lacrosse and Semper Fi & America’s Fund, and $50,000 to NextUp. Other notable grants included $40,000 to the Salvation Army, $35,000 to North Country Ministry, and $30,000 each to Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond and Richmond Performing Arts Alliance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Martin J. Barrington as president, Mary P. Devine as secretary and treasurer, and Kathleen D. Barrington McGregor and Cody McGregor as vice presidents.
Barrington Family Foundation is led by Martin J. Barrington, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Martin J. Barrington
President
President & Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen D. Barrington McGregor
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary P. Devine
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary, Treasurer & Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cody McGregor
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Matthew H Barrington (2019) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Barrington Family Foundation
How much does Barrington Family Foundation give each year?
Barrington Family Foundation gave $655K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $668K across 34 grants.
What is Barrington Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Barrington Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $21,129, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Barrington Family Foundation give grants?
Barrington Family Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (21%) and Texas (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (12 grants), Houston, TX (4 grants), Albany, NY (3 grants) and Goochland, VA (2 grants).
Does Barrington Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Barrington Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Support" (31 grants).
Who are Barrington Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Barrington Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cristo Rey Richmond High School ($100,000), Harlem Lacrosse ($75,000) and Semper Fi & America's Fund ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Barrington Family Foundation?
Barrington Family Foundation reported $12.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $655K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $777K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Barrington Family Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its primary purpose is to support other organizations exempt under IRC Section 501(c)(3). Its 2024 grants included organizations working in education, support for military members and families, youth development, the performing arts, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Barrington Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Barrington Family Foundation's EIN?
Barrington Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2045689. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Barrington Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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