The Barbara and Jay Fritz
The Barbara and Jay Fritz is a private foundation, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $4.4M in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 9 grants totaling $224K. Net investment income was $410K.
The Barbara and Jay Fritz at a glance
In short: The Barbara and Jay Fritz gave $224K across 9 grants in 2021 (avg $25K), mostly in California. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $223,600
- +9.1% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $24,844
- +9.1% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $4,438,238
- +4.2% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- California (93% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Barbara and Jay Fritz funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Order of Malta ($72K). Together the top 9 received $224K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 18 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Barbara and Jay Fritz gives
- In 2021 it paid out 105% of 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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $205K (2020) to $224K (2021). In 2021 it made 9 grants totaling $224K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Order of Malta Oakland, CA | General | $71,600 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center Foundation Rancho Mirage, CA | General | $50,000 |
| Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Windsor, CA | General | $25,000 |
| St Philips Apostle Church Occidental, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Boston College Chesnut Hill, MA | General | $15,000 |
| St Ignatius College Prep San Francisco, CA | General | $12,000 |
| Mission Dolores Academy San Francisco, CA | General | $10,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic C Petaluma, CA | General | $10,000 |
| St Domini's Catholic Church San Francisco, CA | General | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $4,438,238 | $409,991 | $278,678 | $223,600 | 9 | $223,600 | $409,991 | $212,547 |
| 2020 | $4,259,714 | $109,138 | $253,693 | $205,000 | 9 | — | $139,401 | $211,335 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Barbara and Jay Fritz reported a distributable amount of $213K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Barbara and Jay Fritz is led by Barbara Fritz, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Barbara Fritz
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clayton B. Fritz
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 The Barbara and Jay Fritz
How much does The Barbara and Jay Fritz give each year?
The Barbara and Jay Fritz gave $224K across 9 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $205K across 9 grants.
What is The Barbara and Jay Fritz's typical grant size?
The Barbara and Jay Fritz's median grant in 2021 was $15,000, and its average grant was $24,844, across 9 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Barbara and Jay Fritz give grants?
The Barbara and Jay Fritz gives mostly in California: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (3 grants).
Does The Barbara and Jay Fritz give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Barbara and Jay Fritz's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Barbara and Jay Fritz's largest grantees?
The Barbara and Jay Fritz's largest 2021 grantees include Order of Malta ($71,600), Eisenhower Medical Center Foundation ($50,000) and Our Lady of Guadalupe Church ($25,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is The Barbara and Jay Fritz?
The Barbara and Jay Fritz reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $224K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $213K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Barbara and Jay Fritz's EIN?
The Barbara and Jay Fritz's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3083753. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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