Fred and Sherry Bargar Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Baltimore, MD EIN: 20-8111915

Fred and Sherry Bargar Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Baltimore, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $170K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $17K. Net investment income was $15K.

Key facts about Fred and Sherry Bargar Foundation

EIN: 20-8111915
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $17,000
Grants made (2024): 4
Average grant: $4,250
Median grant: $2,000
Total assets: $169,851
Primary geography: Maryland (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Fred and Sherry Bargar Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Fred and Sherry Bargar Foundation's 4 itemized 2024 grants were Maryland (94%) and Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (2 grants). None of its 4 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (4 grants).

How Fred and Sherry Bargar Foundation gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 153% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$170K

-2.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$17K

-20.2% YoY

Grant Count

-50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

+59.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fred and Sherry Bargar Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Fred and Sherry Bargar Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Maryland $16K (94%)

Virginia $1K (6%)

Share of all 4 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Florida Maryland Virginia

Cities

BaltimoreKensingtonSarasotaDumfriesSpringfieldTampaRockvilleTowson

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$169,851	$173,549	$171,087
Revenue	$15,754	$25,645	$8,875
Expenses	$19,509	$23,158	$16,320
Qualifying Distributions	$18,167	$22,422	$15,616
Net Investment Income	$14,887	$24,909	$8,015
Distributable Amount	$11,849	$10,802	$11,361

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

29 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Mount Saint Joseph High School Inc ($12,000), Make a Wish Foundation ($2,000), Johns Hopkins Childrens Ctr ($2,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
MOUNT SAINT JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL INC Baltimore, MD	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$12,000
MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION Kensington, MD	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$2,000
JOHNS HOPKINS CHILDRENS CTR Baltimore, MD	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$2,000
BREW Springfield, VA	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Alfred Bargar	Director	1	—
Sherry a Bargar	Director	1	—
Adam W Bargar	Director	1	—
Carrie a Bargar	Director	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fred and Sherry Bargar Foundation?

Fred and Sherry Bargar Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Baltimore, MD. It holds $170K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Fred and Sherry Bargar Foundation?

As of 2024, Fred and Sherry Bargar Foundation holds $170K in total assets with $16K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $17K in 2024.

Where does Fred and Sherry Bargar Foundation operate?

Fred and Sherry Bargar Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Maryland, Virginia.

What size grants does Fred and Sherry Bargar Foundation award?

In 2024, Fred and Sherry Bargar Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $17K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Fred and Sherry Bargar Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Fred and Sherry Bargar Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Fred and Sherry Bargar Foundation's EIN?

Fred and Sherry Bargar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8111915. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.