Barry Community Foundation
Barry Community Foundation is a public charity based in Hastings, Michigan, that connects charitable resources with local needs across Barry County. It supports community organizations and projects through grants, scholarships, partnerships, and community initiatives.
Barry Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Barry Community Foundation gave $3.0M across 38 grants in 2025 (avg $79K), mostly in Michigan. 46% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,017,537
- +51.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 38
- +11.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $79,409
- +35.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,525
- Total assets
- $64,149,912
- +13.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (17 of 37, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Barry Community Foundation
- How to Apply
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Review the relevant program’s purpose, eligibility requirements, guidelines, and application instructions, then use its application link. The Foundation’s 2023 filing says grantees must submit a written, detailed report and sign a contract agreeing to repay grant funds if they are not used for the purpose approved by the Foundation’s board.
- Review Cycle
- The BCF Community Grant deadline is October 15, 2026. The Wilson H. Craig, Jr. grant has deadlines of October 31, 2026, and April 30 each year.
- Deadline
- The BCF Community Grant deadline is October 15, 2026.
- Next open deadline
- October 15, 2026 (Barry Community Foundation - BCF Community Grant)
- Contact
Mailing address: 231 South Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058
Phone: (269) 945-0526
Website: https://barrycf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
9 open opportunities from Barry Community Foundation
Barry Community Foundation - BCF Community Grant
Barry Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~October
Based on past cycles
Barry Community Foundation - Belonging in Barry Grant
Barry Community Foundation
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Varies
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Rolling
Barry Community Foundation - Wilson H. Craig, Jr. Grant
Barry Community Foundation
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Varies
Deadline
October 31, 2026
Listed date — confirm with the funder
Who Barry Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was 420 E Mills LLC ($1.6M). Together the top 10 received $2.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
158 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 124 grants of 158 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s website identifies Barry County, Michigan, as its service area. In filing year 2025, 100% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan. Listed grant recipients include organizations in Hastings, Nashville, Delton, Lake Odessa, and Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Barry Community Foundation open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 17 of 37 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $110K; repeat grants $57K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $23K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $695K (2020) to $3.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 38 grants totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 420 E Mills LLC Grand Rapids, MI | Hastings Riverwalk Apartments Construction | $1,650,000 |
| Green Gables Haven Hastings, MI | Support Operations - Helping Victims of Domestic Violence | $285,806 |
| Barry County United Way Hastings, MI | Homelessness prevention, funeral expenses, medical bills, vehicle repair, annual distributions | $253,637 |
| Barry County Junior Golf Association Hastings, MI | General Operations | $136,000 |
| Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation Nashville, MI | Scholarship Annual Distribution | $101,474 |
| YMCA of Barry County Hastings, MI | Support for Operations | $58,132 |
| Thornapple Manor Hastings, MI | Vehicle for Transporting Residents | $45,000 |
| Lake Odessa Area Historical Society Lake Odessa, MI | Annual Distribution | $37,823 |
| Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County Hastings, MI | Arts and Culture Support | $35,356 |
| Pitsch Companies Grand Rapids, MI | General Operations | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The Foundation’s website separately reports more than $67 million in charitable assets managed, as reported in its 2025 Annual Report.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $64,149,912 | $9,027,673 | $5,089,649 | $3,017,537 | 38 | $2,320,272 |
| 2024 | $56,406,726 | $5,301,489 | $3,829,925 | $1,997,123 | 34 | $1,221,020 |
| 2023 | $49,050,326 | $3,156,884 | $3,254,168 | $1,500,134 | 33 | $133,691 |
| 2022 | $45,859,995 | $5,893,431 | $3,347,451 | $935,197 | 25 | $1,703,629 |
| 2021 | $51,220,156 | $6,275,612 | $3,197,989 | $920,639 | 28 | $1,831,905 |
| 2020 | $41,744,012 | $8,945,855 | $3,159,739 | $695,074 | 28 | $835,536 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to improve lives by bridging resources and fostering collaboration. Its website describes grantmaking around seven elements of a healthy community: Arts and Culture, Basic Needs, Economy, Education, Environment, Health and Wellness, and Vibrant Communities. Its strategy also identifies affordable housing, Community Heart & Soul, and community impact investing as initiatives.
The Foundation’s grant recipients include organizations with varied purposes. Green Gables Haven says its mission is to provide a temporary, secure, nurturing environment and support for Barry County victims of domestic violence. The Young Men’s Christian Association says it provides character-building programs through activities such as summer camp, youth sports, childcare, and community recreation. Habitat for Humanity Barry County says it brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 38 grants totaling $3,017,537. Grant amounts ranged from $6,067 to $1,650,000, with a median grant of $16,525.
Among the largest reported grants were $1,650,000 to 420 E Mills LLC for Hastings Riverwalk Apartments construction; $285,806 to Green Gables Haven for operating support; and $253,637 to Barry County United Way for homelessness prevention, funeral expenses, medical bills, vehicle repair, and annual distributions. Other recipients included Barry County Junior Golf Association ($136,000 for general operations), Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation ($101,474 for an annual scholarship distribution), and YMCA of Barry County ($58,132 for operating support).
The Foundation’s website lists several grant opportunities, including the BCF Community Grant, Barry Health Access, Youth Advisory Council grants, and the Wilson H. Craig, Jr. grant. The BCF Community Grant is open to nonprofit, educational, and government partners and prioritizes programs aligned with the Foundation’s seven healthy-community elements. Its stated award range is $0–$50,000. The Wilson H. Craig, Jr. grant supports K–12 educational opportunities in areas including astronomy, math, science, engineering, technology, inventiveness, critical thinking, and creativity. The website also lists education, arts, agricultural heritage, and other local grant programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jennifer Haywood as chair, Chris Stafford as vice chair, Deborah Jackson as treasurer, and Diane Gaertner as secretary. It also lists Dave Solmes, Evan Liu, Fred Jacobs, Katherine Bertolini, Kim Norris, and Korin Ayers as directors.
Barry Community Foundation is led by Bonnie Gettys, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 15 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bonnie Gettys
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$109K (2020) → $129K (2025)
Jennifer Haywood
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Jacobs
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Norris
Director
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Korin Ayers
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Bertolini
Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marleon Tencate
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shana Bush
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Evan Liu
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael McKeown
Director
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Solmes
Director
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annie Halle
Vice President Operations
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$62K (2020) → $90K (2025)
Diane Gaertner
Secretary
Chairperson → Director, 2023
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Stafford
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Jackson
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Debbie Jackson (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Jennifer Hayward (2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: Johnny Demaagd (2024) — Director
- Former: Barbara Case (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: David Coleman (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Scott McKeown (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Julia McLean (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Marcia Szumowski (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Robert Perino (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Emily Mater (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Shannon Brown (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $129K, to Bonnie Gettys (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Barry Community Foundation
How much does Barry Community Foundation give each year?
Barry Community Foundation gave $3.0M across 38 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.0M across 34 grants.
What is Barry Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Barry Community Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $16,525, and its average grant was $79,409, across 38 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Barry Community Foundation that year got $110K on average.
Where does Barry Community Foundation give grants?
Barry Community Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hastings, MI (20 grants), Delton, MI (5 grants), Grand Rapids, MI (3 grants) and Nashville, MI (3 grants).
Does Barry Community Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 13% of Barry Community Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Classroom Projects" (4 grants).
Who are Barry Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Barry Community Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include 420 E Mills LLC ($1,650,000), Green Gables Haven ($285,806) and Barry County United Way ($253,637), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Barry Community Foundation?
Barry Community Foundation reported $64.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.0M.
What does Barry Community Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to improve lives by bridging resources and fostering collaboration. Its website describes grantmaking around seven elements of a healthy community: Arts and Culture, Basic Needs, Economy, Education, Environment, Health and Wellness, and Vibrant Communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Barry Community Foundation?
Review the relevant program’s purpose, eligibility requirements, guidelines, and application instructions, then use its application link. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Barry Community Foundation's EIN?
Barry Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3246131. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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