George W Barber Jr Foundation
George W Barber Jr Foundation is a private foundation, based in Birmingham, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $46K.
George W Barber Jr Foundation at a glance
In short: George W Barber Jr Foundation gave $46K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $46,000
- -27.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,200
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $7,516
- -35.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who George W Barber Jr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way of Central Alabama ($25K). Together the top 5 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How George W Barber Jr Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−18%). Method
- In 2024 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2019) to $64K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Central Alabama Birmingham, AL | General Support of United Way Operations | $25,000 |
| Cornerstone Schools of Alabama Birmingham, AL | Support of Harvest of Hope at Home | $10,000 |
| Hand-in-Paw Birmingham, AL | General Support of Operations | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of AL Birmingham, AL | General Support of Operations | $3,500 |
| Freshwater Land Trust Birmingham, AL | General Support of Operations | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,516 | $43,507 | $47,701 | $46,000 | 5 | $46,000 | $408 |
| 2023 | $11,710 | $63,012 | $64,844 | $63,500 | 7 | $63,500 | $654 |
| 2022 | $13,542 | $40,002 | $41,500 | $40,000 | 3 | $40,000 | $737 |
| 2021 | $15,040 | $57,007 | $57,500 | $56,000 | 6 | $56,000 | $750 |
| 2020 | $15,533 | $56,404 | $41,511 | $40,000 | 3 | — | $213 |
| 2019 | $640 | $31,504 | $31,495 | $30,000 | 2 | — | $31 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George W Barber Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $408 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George W Barber Jr Foundation is led by George W. Barber Jr., Chairman on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George W. Barber Jr.
Chairman
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles M. Miller Jr.
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Dale Siebert
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Lee A. Kinnebrew
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Thomas T. Sanford
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: T. Paul Sanford (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Lee Woehle (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Lynne Woehle (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 George W Barber Jr Foundation
How much does George W Barber Jr Foundation give each year?
George W Barber Jr Foundation gave $46K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $64K across 7 grants.
What is George W Barber Jr Foundation's typical grant size?
George W Barber Jr Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,200, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George W Barber Jr Foundation give grants?
George W Barber Jr Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (5 grants).
Does George W Barber Jr Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of George W Barber Jr Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are George W Barber Jr Foundation's largest grantees?
George W Barber Jr Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include United Way of Central Alabama ($25,000), Cornerstone Schools of Alabama ($10,000) and Hand-in-Paw ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is George W Barber Jr Foundation?
George W Barber Jr Foundation reported $8K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $408 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is George W Barber Jr Foundation's EIN?
George W Barber Jr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-0941684. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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