James Barry-Robinson Home for Boys Trust
The trust is a type ii supporting organization.
James Barry-Robinson Home for Boys Trust at a glance
In short: James Barry-Robinson Home for Boys Trust gave $3.7M across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $1.8M), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,655,787
- -11.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,827,894
- +33.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,827,894
- Total assets
- $73,456,262
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who James Barry-Robinson Home for Boys Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Barry-Robinson Schools of Norfolk ($3.3M). Together the top 2 received $3.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 6 grants of 9 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How James Barry-Robinson Home for Boys Trust gives
- Giving grew 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $2.8M (2020) to $4.1M (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $3.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Barry-Robinson Schools of Norfolk Norfolk, VA | Operating subsidy, capital grant, rent and other designated purposes | $3,253,291 |
| Next Step to Success Norfolk, VA | Program Support | $402,496 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $73,456,262 | $9,621,973 | $4,960,512 | $3,655,787 | 2 | $6,564,805 |
| 2024 | $71,059,080 | $10,731,346 | $5,047,015 | $4,120,760 | 3 | $3,155,771 |
| 2023 | $63,684,957 | $12,601,780 | $3,711,538 | $2,766,078 | 2 | $8,534,229 |
| 2022 | $52,424,237 | $5,457,978 | $3,793,138 | $2,878,599 | 1 | $2,523,638 |
| 2021 | $56,733,874 | $5,959,968 | $4,112,398 | $3,206,346 | 1 | $1,141,716 |
| 2020 | $49,691,285 | $5,553,084 | $3,779,413 | $2,755,081 | 1 | $2,512,337 |
About James Barry-Robinson Home for Boys Trust
Based on IRS filings
James Barry-Robinson Home for Boys Trust is a public charity focused on Education, based in Norfolk, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $73.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $3.7M. Net investment income was $6.6M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James Barry-Robinson Home for Boys Trust is led by Charles V. McPhillips, Chairman since 2025 (on filings since 2020); all 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles V. McPhillips
Chairman
Trustee → President, 2024
President → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $15K (2025)
William A. Prince
Trustee
Trustee → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $15K (2025)
Drcindy Kelly
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
$3K (2025)
Donald F. Price
Treasurer
Trustee → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $15K (2025)
Michael K. Kerner
Former Trustee
Trustee → Former Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $13K (2025)
Kevin M. Sweeney
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $15K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: William C. Eisenbeiss (2020–2022) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $15K, to Donald F Price (Treasurer). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about James Barry-Robinson Home for Boys Trust
How much does James Barry-Robinson Home for Boys Trust give each year?
James Barry-Robinson Home for Boys Trust gave $3.7M across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $4.1M across 3 grants.
How large is James Barry-Robinson Home for Boys Trust?
James Barry-Robinson Home for Boys Trust reported $73.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.6M.
What is James Barry-Robinson Home for Boys Trust?
James Barry-Robinson Home for Boys Trust is a public charity focused on Education, based in Norfolk, VA. It holds $73.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does James Barry-Robinson Home for Boys Trust operate?
James Barry-Robinson Home for Boys Trust has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is James Barry-Robinson Home for Boys Trust's EIN?
James Barry-Robinson Home for Boys Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-0594700. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 6, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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