HJ & BR Barlow Family Foundation
HJ & BR Barlow Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Layton, Utah. Its 2024 filing reports 13 grants totaling $108,930, all to recipients in Utah.
HJ & BR Barlow Family Foundation at a glance
In short: HJ & BR Barlow Family Foundation gave $109K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Utah. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $108,930
- +0.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -13.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,379
- +15.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $1,708,474
- +4.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to HJ & BR Barlow Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. No application process or materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 50 West Gentile St, Layton, UT 84041
Phone: (801) 544-2121
Website: HTTPS://WWW.BARLOWFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORG/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who HJ & BR Barlow Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Children's Center ($40K). Together the top 10 received $108K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 77 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is HJ & BR Barlow Family Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 91% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+20%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $91K (2021) to $205K (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $109K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Children's Center Salt Lake City, UT | Donation | $40,000 |
| Datc Foundation Kaysville, UT | Donation | $10,430 |
| CenterPoint Legacy Theater Centerville, UT | Donation | $10,000 |
| Utah Symphony Salt Lake City, UT | Donation | $10,000 |
| Utah State University Logan, UT | Donation | $10,000 |
| Weber State University Ogden, UT | Donation | $8,000 |
| Weber State University Ogden, UT | Donation | $6,000 |
| Assistance League of SLC Salt Lake City, UT | Donation | $5,000 |
| Utah State University Logan, UT | Donation | $3,000 |
| Stand for Kind Draper, UT | Donation | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,708,474 | $137,757 | $110,728 | $108,930 | 13 | $108,930 | $83,172 | $134,795 |
| 2023 | $1,641,445 | $128,363 | $110,668 | $108,500 | 15 | $108,500 | $65,952 | $98,346 |
| 2022 | $1,623,750 | $434,029 | $214,292 | $205,000 | 17 | $205,000 | $46,739 | $64,105 |
| 2021 | $1,404,013 | $107,592 | $91,192 | $90,800 | 16 | $90,800 | $66,438 | $100,514 |
| 2020 | $1,387,613 | $101,581 | $108,983 | $101,050 | 16 | — | $48,087 | $76,924 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, HJ & BR Barlow Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $135K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for this foundation. Its 2024 grants went to Utah organizations including a children’s center, universities, a theater, a symphony, and community organizations. On Pitch Performing Arts, a 2024 grantee, describes its own mission as educating, entertaining, and inspiring audiences through theater, supporting the next generation of theater artists, and providing arts education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $108,930. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $40,000, with a median of $6,000. Notable awards included $40,000 to The Children’s Center, $10,430 to DATC Foundation, and $10,000 each to CenterPoint Legacy Theater, Utah Symphony, and Utah State University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Haven J Barlow, Jesselie Anderson, Jenn Barlow, and Stewart Barlow as trustees.
HJ & BR Barlow Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Haven J. Barlow
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jenn Barlow
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jesselie Anderson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stewart Barlow
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 HJ & BR Barlow Family Foundation
How much does HJ & BR Barlow Family Foundation give each year?
HJ & BR Barlow Family Foundation gave $109K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $109K across 15 grants.
What is HJ & BR Barlow Family Foundation's typical grant size?
HJ & BR Barlow Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $8,379, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from HJ & BR Barlow Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does HJ & BR Barlow Family Foundation give grants?
HJ & BR Barlow Family Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (3 grants), Ogden, UT (2 grants), Logan, UT (2 grants) and Kaysville, UT (2 grants).
Does HJ & BR Barlow Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on HJ & BR Barlow Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (13 grants).
Who are HJ & BR Barlow Family Foundation's largest grantees?
HJ & BR Barlow Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Children's Center ($40,000), Weber State University ($14,000 across 2 grants) and Utah State University ($13,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is HJ & BR Barlow Family Foundation?
HJ & BR Barlow Family Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $109K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $135K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does HJ & BR Barlow Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for this foundation. Its 2024 grants went to Utah organizations including a children’s center, universities, a theater, a symphony, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from HJ & BR Barlow Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is HJ & BR Barlow Family Foundation's EIN?
HJ & BR Barlow Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0793102. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does HJ & BR Barlow Family 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). HJ & BR Barlow Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 26, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hj-and-br-barlow-family-foundation-morg_0e9910b2e3c141138d7e688cfc6319f7
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