John F Barrett Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Cincinnati, OH EIN: 31-1685424

John F Barrett Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $95K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $2K. Net investment income was $72.

Key facts about John F Barrett Foundation Inc

EIN: 31-1685424
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $1,650
Grants made (2024): 4
Average grant: $413
Median grant: $225
Total assets: $94,836
Primary geography: Ohio (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

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

Who John F Barrett Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for John F Barrett Foundation Inc's 4 itemized 2024 grants were Ohio (61%), District of Columbia (15%) and Maryland (12%). 25% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How John F Barrett Foundation Inc gives

Giving fell 95% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2023 it paid out 376% 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

$95K

-27.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$2K

-94.2% YoY

Grant Count

-81.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$412.5

-68.1% YoY

About John F Barrett Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Ohio $1K (61%)

District of Columbia $250 (15%)

Maryland $200 (12%)

Kentucky $200 (12%)

Share of all 4 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California District of Columbia Illinois Kentucky Massachusetts Maryland Maine New York Ohio

Cities

CincinnatiNew YorkMilfordWashingtonBedfordCape PorpoiseKennebunkportReadingCarol StreamHagerstownIndian HillMasonNortonSan FranciscoSpring ValleyTiburonVersailles

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$94,836	$130,894	$176,017
Revenue	—	$1,486	$44,955
Expenses	$3,175	$30,340	$8,600
Qualifying Distributions	$1,650	$28,450	$8,600
Net Investment Income	$72	—	$44,955
Distributable Amount	—	$7,558	$8,025

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 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

113 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Bishop Fenwick Society ($1,000), Gregorian University Foundation ($250), Breakthrough T1D Ride ($200).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BISHOP FENWICK SOCIETY Cincinnati, OH	To support religious organizations.	$1,000
GREGORIAN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION Washington, DC	GENERAL	$250
BREAKTHROUGH T1D RIDE Hagerstown, MD	To support diabetes research.	$200
FRONTIER NURSING SCHOOL Versailles, KY	Education	$200

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
John F Barrett	Trustee	—	—
C Francis Barrett	Trustee	—	—
James H Brun	Trustee	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John F Barrett Foundation Inc?

John F Barrett Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Cincinnati, OH. It holds $95K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is John F Barrett Foundation Inc?

As of 2024, John F Barrett Foundation Inc holds $95K in total assets. It awarded 4 grants totaling $2K in 2024.

Where does John F Barrett Foundation Inc operate?

John F Barrett Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New York, Ohio.