Barry a Pitler Charitable Foundation
Barry a Pitler Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Batavia, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $17K. Net investment income was $541.
Barry a Pitler Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Barry a Pitler Charitable Foundation gave $17K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $16,750
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- Average grant
- $4,188
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Primary geography
- Illinois (70% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Barry a Pitler Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Rebecca Kutchins Fund ($12K). Together the top 4 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Barry a Pitler Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 281% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 360% 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $17K (2026). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Kutchins Fund Glenview, IL | Cancer assistance. | $11,750 |
| Jewish Community Foundation Overland Park, KS | Cancer patient assistance. | $3,000 |
| American Kidney Fund Rockville, MD | Patient assistance. | $1,000 |
| American Institute for Cancer Res Washington, DC | Cancer Research | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | $3,401 | $16,750 | $16,750 | 4 | $16,750 | $541 | — |
| 2025 | $9,200 | $903 | — | — | — | — | $703 | $130 |
| 2024 | $13,232 | $1,093 | — | — | — | — | $768 | $1,187 |
| 2023 | $12,240 | $3,418 | $4,415 | $4,400 | 4 | $4,400 | $868 | $1,221 |
| 2022 | $16,761 | $1,136 | $5,895 | $5,800 | 3 | $5,800 | $911 | $1,901 |
| 2021 | $19,893 | $684 | $4,029 | $4,000 | 3 | — | $1,018 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Barry a Pitler Charitable Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
SiGi Offenbach
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Romoser
1president
President → 1president, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Barry a Pitler Charitable Foundation
How much does Barry a Pitler Charitable Foundation give each year?
Barry a Pitler Charitable Foundation gave $17K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Barry a Pitler Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Barry a Pitler Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,188, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Barry a Pitler Charitable Foundation give grants?
Barry a Pitler Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kansas (18%) and Maryland (6%).
Does Barry a Pitler Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Barry a Pitler Charitable Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
What is Barry a Pitler Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Barry a Pitler Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4307780. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work Barry a Pitler Charitable 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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