Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation
The Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation is a private foundation based in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Its 2025 filing reports 54 grants totaling $2,000,754 to charitable organizations, including recipients involved in science, education, cultural institutions, and other activities.
Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation at a glance
In short: Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation gave $2.0M across 54 grants in 2025 (avg $37K), top state District of Columbia. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,000,754
- +31.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 54
- -5.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $37,051
- +38.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $61,215
- -91.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (9 of 53, 2025)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (31% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4617 E Ocotillo, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Phone: (602) 840-7439
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Carnegie Institution of Washington ($560K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 215 grants of 250 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC (31%), California (24%), Arizona (18%), Virginia (15%), and Montana (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 53 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $44K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 66% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $838K (2020) to $2.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 54 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Institution of Washington Washington, DC | Carnegie Fund Sponsorship | $560,000 |
| California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA | Disaster Relief Fund/Geochemical Innovation Fund/Trustees Fund | $375,000 |
| Horatio Alger Association Alexandria, VA | Distinguished Americans Award Sponsorship | $282,330 |
| USS Arizona Legacy Foundation Tempe, AZ | General Support | $170,000 |
| Hoover Institution Standord, CA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Rice Family Fellowship | $50,000 |
| University of Montana Missoula, MT | General Support | $50,000 |
| Kiski School Saltsburg, PA | General Support | $33,500 |
| Smithsonian Institution Washington, DC | In support of the national museum of natural history gem and mineral collection | $30,000 |
| Arizona Interscholastic Association Phoenix, AZ | Sponsorship - 2026 AIA State Robotics Championship | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $61,215 | $1,383,145 | $2,032,553 | $2,000,754 | 54 | $2,000,754 | $1,221,848 | — |
| 2024 | $710,623 | $1,040,217 | $1,529,301 | $1,525,546 | 57 | $1,525,546 | $920,877 | $19,810 |
| 2023 | $1,199,707 | $2,004,974 | $1,681,102 | $1,663,204 | 54 | $1,663,204 | $1,894,679 | $10,423 |
| 2022 | $875,835 | $2,306,189 | $1,510,303 | $1,467,359 | 36 | $1,467,359 | $1,795,604 | $7,932 |
| 2021 | $79,949 | $119 | $1,801,579 | $1,799,367 | 49 | $1,799,367 | $99 | $55,083 |
| 2020 | $1,881,409 | $1,249 | $867,160 | $837,650 | 41 | — | — | $113,077 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations and activities including science and research, education and robotics, cultural collections and museums, wildlife conservation, and sponsorships and general support.
Among its grantees, the Smithsonian Institution describes its mission as increasing and diffusing knowledge by preserving heritage, discovering knowledge, and sharing resources. The Arizona Interscholastic Association says it coordinates interscholastic activities that enrich Arizona high school athletics and activities. BASIS Charter Schools says it aims to empower students through a transformative K–12 academic program. The Wildlife Conservation Society says it works to save wildlife and wild places through science, conservation, education, and public engagement.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 54 grants totaling $2,000,754. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $560,000, with a median of $6,000.
The largest reported grants included $560,000 to the Carnegie Institution of Washington for Carnegie Fund sponsorship; $375,000 to the California Institute of Technology for its Disaster Relief Fund, Geochemical Innovation Fund, and Trustees Fund; $282,330 to the Horatio Alger Association for Distinguished Americans Award sponsorship; and $170,000 to the USS Arizona Legacy Foundation for general support. Other notable grants included $100,000 to the Hoover Institution for general support and $50,000 each to Johns Hopkins University for the Rice Family Fellowship and the University of Montana for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Barbara Barrett as vice president and Craig Barrett as president.
Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation is led by Craig Barrett, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Craig Barrett
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Barbara Barrett
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation
How much does Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation give each year?
Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation gave $2.0M across 54 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.5M across 57 grants.
What is Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation's typical grant size?
Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $37,051, across 54 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation give grants?
Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (24%) and Arizona (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (15 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), Tempe, AZ (3 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 65% of Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 54) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation's largest grantees?
Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Carnegie Institution of Washington ($560,000), California Institute of Technology ($375,000) and Horatio Alger Association ($282,330), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation?
Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation reported $61K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What does Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations and activities including science and research, education and robotics, cultural collections and museums, wildlife conservation, and sponsorships and general support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation's EIN?
Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1539507. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Craig and Barbara Barrett 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/craig-and-barbara-barrett-foundation-morg_be40c37914f04f998dbf0f7576af2ebe
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