E M Barr TW Charitable Trust
E M Barr TW Charitable Trust is a private foundation located in Columbus, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports 15 grants totaling $180,500, all identified as general operating support.
E M Barr TW Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: E M Barr TW Charitable Trust gave $181K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), top state Ohio. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $180,500
- -0.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,033
- -33.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $2,973,422
- +0.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (3 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (47% 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 E M Barr TW Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1558 Dept Ea5W86, Columbus, OH 43216
Phone: (330) 742-7021
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who E M Barr TW Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Salvation Army ($50K). Together the top 10 received $160K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 63 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Trust’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (47%), Virginia (39%), Maryland (6%), Michigan (3%), and Georgia (3%). These figures describe the locations of recipients, not necessarily the locations served by their programs.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is E M Barr TW Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 15 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2019) to $230K (2022). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $181K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Youngstown Symphony Youngstown, OH | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Youngstown Business Incubator Youngstown, OH | General Operating | $25,000 |
| United Way Worldwide Alexandria, VA | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Goodwill Industries Rockville, MD | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Poland Forest Foundation Youngstown, OH | General Operating | $7,500 |
| Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp Youngstown, OH | General Operating | $6,000 |
| Goodness Grows North Lima, OH | General Operating | $6,000 |
| Catholic Charities Flint, MI | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Butler Institute of American Art Youngstown, OH | General Operating | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,973,422 | $250,948 | $227,120 | $180,500 | 15 | $202,625 | $229,461 | $184,233 |
| 2024 | $2,949,240 | $268,410 | $229,260 | $182,000 | 10 | $203,461 | $247,282 | $171,550 |
| 2023 | $2,910,429 | $297,672 | $206,529 | $165,500 | 10 | $186,043 | $278,180 | $158,822 |
| 2022 | $2,818,415 | $240,591 | $278,287 | $230,130 | 14 | $251,352 | $220,258 | $167,313 |
| 2021 | $2,842,755 | $384,223 | $221,277 | $174,000 | 14 | $196,144 | $362,882 | $186,530 |
| 2020 | $2,692,230 | $247,370 | $148,938 | $110,500 | 15 | — | $222,251 | $159,997 |
| 2019 | $2,588,786 | $114,110 | $144,786 | $89,750 | 11 | — | $94,795 | $152,633 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, E M Barr TW Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $184K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the Trust is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for charitable organizations in areas including community development, arts, human services, and youth sports. For example, Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation describes its mission as improving quality of life in Youngstown by encouraging neighborhood investment. The Butler Institute of American Art says it promotes appreciation of art through collections, exhibits, and education. The American Junior Golf Association describes its program as promoting junior golf competitions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the Trust awarded 15 grants totaling $180,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $6,000. The largest awards included $50,000 to The Salvation Army in Alexandria, Virginia; $25,000 each to Youngstown Symphony and Youngstown Business Incubator; and $20,000 to United Way Worldwide. Each of these grants was designated for general operating support. Other reported 2025 awards included $6,000 to Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation, $5,000 to Butler Institute of American Art, and $1,000 to Fairhaven Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Huntington National Bank is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
E M Barr TW Charitable Trust's only listed officer is Huntington National Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Huntington National Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$36K (2019) → $41K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $41K, to Huntington National Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about E M Barr TW Charitable Trust
How much does E M Barr TW Charitable Trust give each year?
E M Barr TW Charitable Trust gave $181K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $182K across 10 grants.
What is E M Barr TW Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
E M Barr TW Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $12,033, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from E M Barr TW Charitable Trust that year got $8K on average.
Where does E M Barr TW Charitable Trust give grants?
E M Barr TW Charitable Trust's top state is Ohio, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (39%) and Maryland (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Youngstown, OH (6 grants) and Alexandria, VA (2 grants).
Does E M Barr TW Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of E M Barr TW Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are E M Barr TW Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
E M Barr TW Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include The Salvation Army ($50,000), Youngstown Symphony ($25,000) and Youngstown Business Incubator ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is E M Barr TW Charitable Trust?
E M Barr TW Charitable Trust reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $203K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $184K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does E M Barr TW Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the Trust is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for charitable organizations in areas including community development, arts, human services, and youth sports. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from E M Barr TW Charitable Trust?
The Trust 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 E M Barr TW Charitable Trust's EIN?
E M Barr TW Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6687006. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does E M Barr TW Charitable Trust 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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