Leslie B Barrett Foundation
Leslie B Barrett Foundation is a private foundation, based in Stamford, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 9 grants totaling $6.6M. Net investment income was $394K.
Leslie B Barrett Foundation at a glance
In short: Leslie B Barrett Foundation gave $6.6M across 9 grants in 2022 (avg $735K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $6,616,514
- +2907.5% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 9
- +125.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $735,168
- +1236.7% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (91% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Leslie B Barrett Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Stamford Hospital ($5.9M). Together the top 9 received $6.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 26 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Leslie B Barrett Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1450% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $220K (2021) to $6.6M (2022). In 2022 it made 9 grants totaling $6.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stamford Hospital Stamford, CT | The mission of the hospital is to provide world class care from primary to the most comprehensive and advanced specialty services to lower Fairfield county, Connecticut. Further, the mission is to provide personalized compassionate care, clinical expertise, and the most advanced technology for every aspect of a patient's healthcare. | $5,937,514 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc Memphis, TN | To advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catostrophic diseases through research and treatment. | $500,000 |
| The Lustgarten Foundation Woodbury, NY | To advance the scientific and medical research related to the diagnosis, treatment, cure and prevention of pancreatic cancer. | $100,000 |
| Sacred Heart Church Stamford, CT | the purpose of the grant is to assist the church in its mission and to assist in the propagation of tHe faith in god. the mission includes the glorification of jesus and to replicate his mission of caring for others. it is to affirm each person as precious and valuable, to proclaim the truth, and enable each person to live as best as possible in god's sight. | $25,000 |
| St Catherine of Siena Church Riverside, CT | the purpose of the grant is to assist the church in its mission and to assist in the propagation of tHe faith in god. the mission includes the glorification of jesus and to replicate his mission of caring for others. it is to affirm each person as precious and valuable, to proclaim the truth, and enable each person to live as best as possible in god's sight. | $25,000 |
| Diocese of Bridgeport-Bishop's Appeal Bridgeport, CT | To fund a broad range of essential ministries, programs and agencies that deliver pastoral care and human services where they are needed. Many programs are funded through this appeal including programs serving the needs of the poor, programs related to faith formation of youth, formation of seminarians, support of retired clergy, care of the elderly and sick, etc. | $15,000 |
| Our Lady of Grace Preschool & Kindergarten Stamford, CT | To provide care, learning opportunities and education to children in an atmosphere where sound spiritual and moral values are evident. | $10,000 |
| ST JOSEPH MARELLO PARISh Pittson, PA | the purpose of the grant is to assist the church in its mission and to assist in the propagation of tHe faith in god. the mission includes the glorification of jesus and to replicate his mission of caring for others. it is to affirm each person as precious and valuable, to proclaim the truth, and enable each person to live as best as possible in god's sight. | $2,000 |
| St Mary's Church Barnesville, MD | the purpose of the grant is to assist the church in its mission and to assist in the propagation of tHe faith in god. the mission includes the glorification of jesus and to replicate his mission of caring for others. it is to affirm each person as precious and valuable, to proclaim the truth, and enable each person to live as best as possible in god's sight. | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $391,427 | $6,662,163 | $6,616,514 | 9 | $6,653,977 | $393,899 | $200,997 |
| 2021 | $6,270,736 | $761,549 | $255,203 | $220,000 | 4 | $251,423 | $770,509 | $437,331 |
| 2020 | $5,764,390 | $546,715 | $454,221 | $410,000 | 7 | — | $559,716 | $434,404 |
| 2019 | $5,671,896 | $567,154 | $475,647 | $427,000 | 6 | — | $583,861 | $434,873 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leslie B Barrett Foundation reported a distributable amount of $201K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Leslie B Barrett Foundation's 2022 filing lists 3 officers; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2022 are compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Louis M. Sileo
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$5K (2019) → $20K (2022)
Joseph J. Capalbo II
Trustee
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
$1K (2022)
Frank W. Livolsi Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $20K, to Louis M Sileo (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Leslie B Barrett Foundation
How much does Leslie B Barrett Foundation give each year?
Leslie B Barrett Foundation gave $6.6M across 9 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $220K across 4 grants.
What is Leslie B Barrett Foundation's typical grant size?
Leslie B Barrett Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $25,000, and its average grant was $735,168, across 9 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Leslie B Barrett Foundation give grants?
Leslie B Barrett Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Stamford, CT (3 grants).
Does Leslie B Barrett Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Leslie B Barrett Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Leslie B Barrett Foundation's largest grantees?
Leslie B Barrett Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Stamford Hospital ($5,937,514), St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc ($500,000) and The Lustgarten Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How much is Leslie B Barrett Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Leslie B Barrett Foundation reported a distributable amount of $201K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Leslie B Barrett Foundation's EIN?
Leslie B Barrett Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-6751330. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 13, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2022
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