BJB Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2014. The organization holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and operates as a grantmaking foundation focused on philanthropic activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$2.1M
-34.9% YoY
Grant Count
13
-13.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$159K
-24.9% YoY
Grantmaking
BJB Foundation makes grants across multiple focus areas including education, philanthropy and voluntarism, and human services.
Grant Range
$500–$2,379,058
Average Grant
$935
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
BJB Foundation supports initiatives across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:
- States: Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington
- Cities: Chicago, Denver, Downers Grove, Federal Way, New York, Palatine, Park Ridge, and Wilmette
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $5,401,649
- Total Revenue: $504,860
- Total Expenses: $2,291,511
- Net Income: -$1,786,651
- Total Liabilities: $0
Previous Year (2023):
- Total Assets: $6,299,975
- Total Revenue: $934,164
- Total Expenses: $4,074,611
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Sean T. Barry – President (serves without compensation)
- Kathleen Barry Boychuck – Secretary (serves without compensation)
- Donal P. Barry Jr. – Chief Financial Officer (serves without compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAN T BARRY | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| KATHLEEN BARRY BOYCHUCK | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DONAL P BARRY JR | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 155 N Michigan Ave, Suite 9003, Chicago, IL 60601-7711
- Phone: 312-729-5454
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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