Barry-Bashur Foundation
The Barry-Bashur Foundation is a private foundation based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Its 2025 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Barry-Bashur Foundation at a glance
In short: Barry-Bashur Foundation gave $29K across 109 grants in 2025 (avg $261.596), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $28,514
- +22.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 109
- +23.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $262
- -1.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $120
- Total assets
- $41,818
- -8.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Barry-Bashur Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing says to submit a letter request with a copy of the organization’s 501(c)(3) exemption letter. It lists no award restrictions, but states preferences for animal welfare, education, and veterans support.
- Review Cycle
- Availability of funds.
- Deadline
- Availability of funds.
- Contact
Application contact: John Bashur
Mailing address: 776 Edgemont Run, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Phone: (248) 649-0174
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Barry-Bashur Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Michigan Animal Rescue League ($12K). Together the top 10 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
207 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 207 grants of 207 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Michigan received 62% of grant dollars, followed by Virginia at 14%, the District of Columbia at 6%, and Kansas and New York at 2% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 109 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Barry-Bashur Foundation gives
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 791% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $29K (2025). In 2025 it made 109 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Animal Rescue League Pontiac, MI | Animal Welfare | $11,500 |
| Cranbrook Schools Bloomfield Hills, MI | Education | $1,000 |
| Meadow Brook Theater Rochester, MI | General Charitable Arts | $1,000 |
| North Oakland Scamp Clarkston, MI | General Welfare | $500 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Educational | $500 |
| Michigan Humane Society Bingham Farms, MI | Animal Welfare | $400 |
| Humane Society of Huron Valley Ann Arbor, MI | Animal Welfare | $300 |
| Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | General Welfare | $300 |
| Armed Services YMCA Woodbridge, VA | General Welfare | $300 |
| National Association of Blind Vererans Baltimore, MD | General Welfare | $300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,818 | $28,531 | $32,595 | $28,514 | 109 | $30,347 | $1,130 |
| 2024 | $45,882 | $36,064 | $24,940 | $23,285 | 88 | $24,062 | $861 |
| 2023 | $34,758 | $16 | $8,713 | $7,500 | 7 | $8,107 | $369 |
| 2022 | $9,815 | $13,002 | $4,534 | $3,200 | 2 | $4,200 | $85 |
| 2021 | $1,346 | $4,002 | $3,660 | $1,000 | 1 | $3,245 | $64 |
| 2020 | $1,006 | $1 | $3,023 | — | — | — | $128 |
| 2019 | $4,028 | $12 | $2,043 | — | — | — | $243 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Barry-Bashur Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its filing identifies animal welfare, education, and veterans support as preferred areas.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of organizations it supports. The Michigan Animal Rescue League says it provides care, sanctuary, adoption, and community education for dogs and cats. The Michigan Humane Society says it works to improve and save lives through animal care, community engagement, and advocacy. The National Military Family Association says it guides uniformed-service families through stressful times with programs, financial help, advice, and advocacy. Other 2025 grantees included education and arts organizations, as well as organizations supporting blind or visually impaired people.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 109 grants totaling $28,514. Grant amounts ranged from $20 to $11,500, with a median of $120. Its largest reported grant was $11,500 to the Michigan Animal Rescue League. Other notable grants included $1,000 each to Cranbrook Schools and Meadow Brook Theater, and $500 each to North Oakland Scamp and the University of Michigan.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Bashur as president, director, and treasurer; John E. Grenke as director and secretary; and Jason Range as director.
Barry-Bashur Foundation is led by John Bashur, President, Director & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Bashur
President, Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John E. Grenke
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Range
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Glen Milligan (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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-Bashur Foundation
How much does Barry-Bashur Foundation give each year?
Barry-Bashur Foundation gave $29K across 109 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $23K across 88 grants.
What is Barry-Bashur Foundation's typical grant size?
Barry-Bashur Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $120, and its average grant was $262, across 109 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Barry-Bashur Foundation give grants?
Barry-Bashur Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (14%) and District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Merrifield, VA (17 grants), Washington, DC (13 grants), Detroit, MI (6 grants) and Sterling, VA (6 grants).
Does Barry-Bashur Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 66% of Barry-Bashur Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (72 of 109) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Animal Welfare" (9 grants), "Educational" (6 grants) and "Civic" (6 grants).
Who are Barry-Bashur Foundation's largest grantees?
Barry-Bashur Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Michigan Animal Rescue League ($11,500), Cranbrook Schools ($1,000) and Meadow Brook Theater ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Barry-Bashur Foundation?
Barry-Bashur Foundation reported $42K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Barry-Bashur Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its filing identifies animal welfare, education, and veterans support as preferred areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Barry-Bashur Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Barry-Bashur Foundation's EIN?
Barry-Bashur Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1149345. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Barry-Bashur 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 21, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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