Dr Gertrude a Barber Foundation Inc
Fundraising exclusively in support of the dr. Gertrude a. Barber center, inc., barber services systems, inc., dr. Gertrude a. Barber in home services, inc., and dr. Gertrude a. Barber educational institute, inc.
Dr Gertrude a Barber Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Dr Gertrude a Barber Foundation Inc gave $2.6M across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $639K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,555,434
- +10.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $638,859
- -17.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $89,323,815
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Dr Gertrude a Barber Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dr Gertrude a Barber Center Inc ($2.5M). Together the top 4 received $2.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 16 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Dr Gertrude a Barber Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 831% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $140K (2019) to $2.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Gertrude a Barber Center Inc Erie, PA | Through the erie activity fund, eitc grant funds, through enrichment funds | $2,510,434 |
| Dr Gertrude a Barber in-Home Erie, PA | General Administrative Expenses | $25,000 |
| Barber Services Systems Inc Erie, PA | General Administrative Expenses | $10,000 |
| Dr Gertrude a Barber Educational Institute Inc Erie, PA | General Administrative Expenses and Program | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $89,323,815 | $2,626,723 | $3,028,430 | $2,555,434 | 4 | $1,529,423 |
| 2024 | $80,825,887 | $4,920,490 | $2,763,331 | $2,319,344 | 3 | $2,147,670 |
| 2023 | $71,326,479 | $6,781,003 | $778,518 | $356,683 | 3 | $1,038,413 |
| 2022 | $61,184,404 | $11,316,419 | $650,223 | $274,605 | 3 | $2,462,970 |
| 2021 | $61,162,194 | $10,639,907 | $660,476 | $283,735 | 3 | $7,051,199 |
| 2020 | $47,822,953 | $7,824,946 | $987,737 | $613,724 | 3 | $1,178,817 |
| 2019 | $41,776,116 | $4,536,280 | $913,726 | $139,537 | 3 | $1,299,827 |
About Dr Gertrude a Barber Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Dr Gertrude a Barber Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Erie, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $89.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $2.6M. Net investment income was $1.5M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dr Gertrude a Barber Foundation Inc is led by John J. Barber III, President, Chairman & Treasurer since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John J. Barber III
President, Chairman & Treasurer
President & CEO → President, Chairman & Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian O'Donoghue
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Reams
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin O'Hare
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Barber
Director
Vice President & Treasury Manager → Vice President & Treasury M, 2024
Vice President & Treasury M → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brendan P. Barber Esq.
Director
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John J. Barber IV Esq.
Director
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bridget Barber
Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean Nielsen
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert J. Will
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Vice Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Thomas Elliott (2019–2022) — Director · Filing note: Thru aug 2021
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 Dr Gertrude a Barber Foundation Inc
How much does Dr Gertrude a Barber Foundation Inc give each year?
Dr Gertrude a Barber Foundation Inc gave $2.6M across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.3M across 3 grants.
What is Dr Gertrude a Barber Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Dr Gertrude a Barber Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $17,500, and its average grant was $638,859, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Dr Gertrude a Barber Foundation Inc give grants?
Dr Gertrude a Barber Foundation Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Erie, PA (4 grants).
Does Dr Gertrude a Barber Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of Dr Gertrude a Barber Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Dr Gertrude a Barber Foundation Inc?
Dr Gertrude a Barber Foundation Inc reported $89.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What is Dr Gertrude a Barber Foundation Inc?
Dr Gertrude a Barber Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Erie, PA. It holds $89.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Dr Gertrude a Barber Foundation Inc's EIN?
Dr Gertrude a Barber Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1753149. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 5, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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