F E & a R Barstow Charitable Tr
F E & a R Barstow Charitable Tr is a private foundation, based in Sherborn, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $4.3M. Net investment income was $67K.
F E & a R Barstow Charitable Tr at a glance
In short: F E & a R Barstow Charitable Tr gave $4.3M across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $1.4M), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,341,664
- +7136.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,447,221
- +2312.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $615,993
- Primary geography
- Ohio (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who F E & a R Barstow Charitable Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund ($4.3M across 2 grants). Together the top 2 received $4.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 10 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How F E & a R Barstow Charitable Tr gives
- Giving grew 1347% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2024) to $4.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $4.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Cincinatti, OH | Unrestricted grant of remaining common stock assets | $3,665,671 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted cash grants for eventual distribution to other public charities | $615,993 |
| Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra of Boston Newton, MA | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
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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 | — | $66,564 | $4,343,788 | $4,341,664 | 3 | $4,341,664 | $66,564 | $124,682 |
| 2024 | $2,739,653 | $137,557 | $63,985 | $60,000 | 1 | $60,070 | $134,904 | $224,965 |
| 2023 | $2,666,081 | $137,788 | $302,070 | $300,000 | 2 | $300,070 | $137,788 | $225,804 |
| 2022 | $2,830,363 | $114,718 | $301,635 | $300,000 | 2 | $300,035 | $113,558 | $233,294 |
| 2021 | $3,017,280 | $98,475 | $302,070 | $300,000 | 2 | $300,070 | $98,475 | $243,618 |
| 2020 | $3,220,876 | $101,461 | $302,570 | $300,000 | 2 | — | $101,461 | $198,172 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, F E & a R Barstow Charitable Tr reported a distributable amount of $125K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
F E & a R Barstow Charitable Tr's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James F Barstow
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John C Barstow
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas R Barstow
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
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 F E & a R Barstow Charitable Tr
How much does F E & a R Barstow Charitable Tr give each year?
F E & a R Barstow Charitable Tr gave $4.3M across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $60K across 1 grant.
What is F E & a R Barstow Charitable Tr's typical grant size?
F E & a R Barstow Charitable Tr's median grant in 2025 was $615,993, and its average grant was $1,447,221, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does F E & a R Barstow Charitable Tr give grants?
F E & a R Barstow Charitable Tr gives mostly in Ohio: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does F E & a R Barstow Charitable Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of F E & a R Barstow Charitable Tr's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is F E & a R Barstow Charitable Tr required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, F E & a R Barstow Charitable Tr reported a distributable amount of $125K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is F E & a R Barstow Charitable Tr's EIN?
F E & a R Barstow Charitable Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3489662. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work F E & a R Barstow Charitable Tr funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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