Henry C & Karin J Barkhorn Foundation
The Henry C & Karin J Barkhorn Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2026 filing reports 70 grants totaling $151,500, with listed support for organizations working in education, humanitarian relief, food access, health care, and other areas.
Henry C & Karin J Barkhorn Foundation at a glance
In short: Henry C & Karin J Barkhorn Foundation gave $152K across 70 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 7% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $151,500
- -1.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 70
- -5.4% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,164
- +4.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,182,391
- -1.7% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (5 of 70, 2026)
- Primary geography
- New York (59% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Henry C & Karin J Barkhorn Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1095 Park Avenue Apt 7B, New York, NY 10128-1154
Phone: (212) 860-7021
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Henry C & Karin J Barkhorn Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was St Benedict's Preparatory School ($16K). Together the top 10 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
334 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 334 grants of 334 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 15% to recipients in the District of Columbia, and 12% to recipients in New Jersey. California and Colorado each received 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 70 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Henry C & Karin J Barkhorn Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 5 of 70 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $900; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 91% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+17%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $127K (2021) to $154K (2025). In 2026 it made 70 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Benedict's Preparatory School Newark, NJ | General Support | $16,000 |
| Prep for Prep New York, NY | General Support | $13,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association New York, NY | General Support | $6,000 |
| Church of the Advent Washington, DC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| NY Common Pantry New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Riverdale Country School Bronx, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Lotus Network Englewood, CO | General Support | $4,000 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | General Support | $3,000 |
| Martha's Table Washington, DC | General Support | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,182,391 | $136,643 | $157,050 | $151,500 | 70 | $151,500 | $133,843 | $145,878 |
| 2025 | $1,202,798 | $164,529 | $159,301 | $154,000 | 74 | $154,000 | $161,479 | $135,265 |
| 2024 | $1,197,570 | $148,236 | $139,800 | $136,750 | 68 | $136,750 | $145,186 | $120,873 |
| 2023 | $1,189,134 | $77,374 | $133,423 | $129,500 | 60 | $129,500 | $74,324 | $124,852 |
| 2022 | $1,245,183 | $258,707 | $132,318 | $129,000 | 62 | $129,000 | $202,872 | $133,545 |
| 2021 | $1,118,794 | $137,318 | $140,630 | $126,500 | 63 | — | $118,908 | $105,378 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Henry C & Karin J Barkhorn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $146K for 2026 — 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 foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include general support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Prep for Prep describes its work as providing educational access and opportunity to promising New York City students. The International Rescue Committee says it responds to humanitarian crises and helps people affected by conflict and disaster. Martha’s Table describes its work as supporting children, families, and communities through education programs, healthy food, and family supports.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 70 grants totaling $151,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $16,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed grants included $16,000 to St Benedict’s Preparatory School, $13,000 to Prep for Prep, and $6,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association. Other listed awards included $5,000 each to Church of the Advent, Doctors Without Borders, NY Common Pantry, and Riverdale Country School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Henry C Barkhorn, Karin J Barkhorn, Eleanor Johnson Barkhorn, and Philip E Barkhorn as trustees.
Henry C & Karin J Barkhorn Foundation's 2026 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Eleanor Johnson Barkhorn
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry C. Barkhorn
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karin J. Barkhorn
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip E. Barkhorn
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Henry C & Karin J Barkhorn Foundation
How much does Henry C & Karin J Barkhorn Foundation give each year?
Henry C & Karin J Barkhorn Foundation gave $152K across 70 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $154K across 74 grants.
What is Henry C & Karin J Barkhorn Foundation's typical grant size?
Henry C & Karin J Barkhorn Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,164, across 70 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Henry C & Karin J Barkhorn Foundation that year got $900 on average.
Where does Henry C & Karin J Barkhorn Foundation give grants?
Henry C & Karin J Barkhorn Foundation gives mostly in New York: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (15%) and New Jersey (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (36 grants), Washington, DC (10 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Henry C & Karin J Barkhorn Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 99% of Henry C & Karin J Barkhorn Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (69 of 70) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Henry C & Karin J Barkhorn Foundation's largest grantees?
Henry C & Karin J Barkhorn Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include St Benedict's Preparatory School ($16,000), Prep for Prep ($13,000) and Alzheimer's Association ($6,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Henry C & Karin J Barkhorn Foundation?
Henry C & Karin J Barkhorn Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $152K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $146K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Henry C & Karin J Barkhorn Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include general support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Prep for Prep describes its work as providing educational access and opportunity to promising New York City students. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Henry C & Karin J Barkhorn Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Henry C & Karin J Barkhorn Foundation's EIN?
Henry C & Karin J Barkhorn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3531980. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Henry C & Karin J Barkhorn Foundation 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Henry C & Karin J Barkhorn Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/henry-c-and-karin-j-barkhorn-foundation-morg_d94ff46d104f4c9cb469b6e1516d10a3
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