Barry Family Foundation Inc
Barry Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lexington, Kentucky. Its 2024 filing describes awards for Christian ministry, including education and community involvement, and grants to organizations and individuals.
Barry Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Barry Family Foundation Inc gave $60K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $59,950
- +118.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +71.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,996
- +27.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,250
- Total assets
- $233,194
- +19.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (48% 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 Barry Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. The filing says to email a request with a statement explaining how the grant will assist in promoting the organization’s purpose. Awards are restricted to promoting Christian ministry, including education and community involvement.
- Contact
Application contact: Jane Barry
Mailing address: 2612 Cumberland Avenue, Middlesboro, KY 40965
Phone: (606) 269-9411
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Barry Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Crossing the Gap ($10K). Together the top 7 received $36K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($23,950), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee (48%), Kentucky (45%), North Carolina (4%), and a state not identified in the filing (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Barry Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 467% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2021) to $60K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crossing the Gap Cumberland Gap, TN | For Organization's Use to Further Mission | $10,000 |
| Galilee Bible Camp Lafollete, TN | For Organization's Use to Further Mission | $10,000 |
| 5 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $23,950 |
| Fincastle Church Lafollete, TN | For Organization's Use to Further Mission | $6,000 |
| Trinity Penecostal Lighthouse Inc Pineville, KY | For Organization's Use to Further Mission | $2,500 |
| Open Arms Ministry Jacksboro, TN | For Organization's Use to Further Mission | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army Somerset, KY | For Organization's Use to Further Mission | $2,500 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | For Organization's Use to Further Mission | $2,500 |
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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 | $233,194 | $97,447 | $59,950 | $59,950 | 12 | $59,950 | $15,447 | $2,203 |
| 2023 | $195,697 | $101,318 | $27,504 | $27,504 | 7 | $27,504 | $4,552 | $6,530 |
| 2022 | $121,883 | $74,357 | $51,702 | $51,702 | 7 | $51,702 | $4,177 | $5,098 |
| 2021 | $99,228 | $110,010 | $10,782 | $10,579 | 2 | $10,579 | $10 | $2,463 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Barry Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that awards are restricted to promoting Christian ministry, including education and community involvement. Its grants included support for organizations’ missions and individual assistance for basic needs and Christian ministry.
Among the organizations it supported, Samaritan’s Purse describes its own mission as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine, with the purpose of sharing God’s love through Jesus Christ.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $59,950. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $10,000, with a median of $3,250. Notable recipients included Crossing the Gap ($10,000), Galilee Bible Camp ($10,000), individual recipients ($9,450 and $6,000), and Fincastle Church ($6,000). Other listed grants included $2,500 to Samaritan’s Purse.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Neil G. Barry III as president, Neil G. Barry IV as vice president, Elizabeth B. Romans as secretary, and Jane S. Barry as treasurer.
Barry Family Foundation Inc is led by Neil G. Barry III, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Neil G. Barry III
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Elizabeth B. Romans
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jane S. Barry
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Neil G. Barry IV
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Barry Family Foundation Inc
How much does Barry Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Barry Family Foundation Inc gave $60K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $28K across 7 grants.
What is Barry Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Barry Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,250, and its average grant was $4,996, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Barry Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Barry Family Foundation Inc's top state is Tennessee, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Kentucky (45%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lafollete, TN (2 grants).
Does Barry Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Barry Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "For Organization's Use to Further Mission" (7 grants).
Who are Barry Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Barry Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Crossing the Gap ($10,000), Galilee Bible Camp ($10,000) and Fincastle Church ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($23,950), which are not listed by name. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Barry Family Foundation Inc?
Barry Family Foundation Inc reported $233K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Barry Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that awards are restricted to promoting Christian ministry, including education and community involvement. Its grants included support for organizations’ missions and individual assistance for basic needs and Christian ministry. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Barry Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Barry Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Barry Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3532153. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Barry Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Barry Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/barry-family-foundation-inc-morg_eb699233909b4914b7abd163db0aed17
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