The Barbara J Dreyer Cares Foundation Inc
The Barbara J. Dreyer Cares Foundation, based in Columbia, Maryland, provided financial assistance to families in the Connections community facing significant hardship. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return and states that foundation activities ended effective December 31, 2024, with no assets remaining; the foundation appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
The Barbara J Dreyer Cares Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Barbara J Dreyer Cares Foundation Inc gave $61K across 55 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $60,695
- -12.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 55
- +17.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,104
- -24.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $610
- Primary geography
- Texas (21% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Barbara J Dreyer Cares Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The 2024 filing states that the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It describes the school-leader recommendation and application process above and specifies a maximum grant of $5,000. The filing lists no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: See Description Of Grant Submission
Mailing address: C/O Steven Guttentag 5608 Warwick, Place, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Phone: (202) 725-7498
Email: info@barbaradreyercares.org
Website: https://barbarajdreyercares.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Barbara J Dreyer Cares Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
193 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 193 grants of 193 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website listed eligible schools in multiple states for the 2023–24 school year. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (21%), Arkansas (16%), Oregon (9%), North Carolina (9%), and New York (8%). These figures describe the locations of listed recipients and do not establish a broader geographic focus.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Barbara J Dreyer Cares Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2020) to $87K (2019). In 2024 it made 55 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 50 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $59,170 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990-PF (a private foundation). The 2024 filing states that all cash was distributed to grantees or used for operating expenses during that calendar year, and that no assets remained.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | $64,380 | $60,695 | 55 | $60,695 | — | $1,229 |
| 2023 | $64,380 | $27 | $70,545 | $69,000 | 47 | $69,045 | — | $4,291 |
| 2022 | $134,898 | $2,093 | $59,212 | $57,000 | 38 | $59,200 | $31 | $7,596 |
| 2021 | $192,017 | $388 | $67,771 | $66,500 | 43 | $66,500 | $88 | $10,885 |
| 2020 | $259,400 | $2,069 | $19,998 | $18,000 | 10 | — | $2,069 | $13,489 |
| 2019 | $277,329 | $3,163 | $86,540 | $86,500 | 38 | — | $3,163 | $12,513 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Barbara J Dreyer Cares Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K 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 foundation’s stated mission was to continue Barbara Dreyer’s legacy by providing financial assistance to families in the Connections community facing significant hardship. Its website says grants helped families address challenges accompanying a sudden, specific, significant loss or impairment affecting home or health, when those circumstances affected their lives and pursuit of education.
The website’s eligibility information for the 2023–24 school year required a family to have at least one child enrolled full-time in a listed Pearson Virtual Schools-supported school. The filing describes awards as grants to families, rather than grants to outside organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 55 grants totaling $60,695. The median grant was $610; awards ranged from $305 to $5,000. The two largest listed awards were $5,000 each to recipients identified as “INFORMATION ON FILE FURNISHED UPON” in Marshall, North Carolina, and Brooklyn, New York. Other listed awards included $1,500 grants to recipients in Arkansas, Texas, Oregon, Michigan, and Colorado. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as charitable.
The foundation’s website described a process in which families contacted their school leader through the school’s education management system, and proposals were submitted to the foundation on a school leader’s recommendation. The 2024 filing further states that applications were submitted through a Google Form for review by the hardship grant chairs and grant coordinator. These are historical instructions, not a current application process: the filing says activities terminated effective December 31, 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Martha Revenaugh as president; Yvonne Kisiel as secretary; and Steven Guttentag as treasurer. It also lists Susan Fancher, Marc Guerrasio, Monte Kalisch, Andrea Marhefka, Katie Marquette, Deane Turner, and Pat Laystrom as directors.
The Barbara J Dreyer Cares Foundation Inc is led by Martha Revenaugh, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Martha Revenaugh
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Marhefka
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deane Turner
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Marquette
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc Guerrasio
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monte Kalisch
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Fancher
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holly Atwell
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat Hoge
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat Laystrom
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Guttentag
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yvonne Kisiel
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ted Ochs (2019) — Assistant Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 The Barbara J Dreyer Cares Foundation Inc
How much does The Barbara J Dreyer Cares Foundation Inc give each year?
The Barbara J Dreyer Cares Foundation Inc gave $61K across 55 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $69K across 47 grants.
What is The Barbara J Dreyer Cares Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Barbara J Dreyer Cares Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $610, and its average grant was $1,104, across 55 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Barbara J Dreyer Cares Foundation Inc give grants?
The Barbara J Dreyer Cares Foundation Inc's top state is Texas, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arkansas (16%) and Oregon (9%).
Does The Barbara J Dreyer Cares Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 55 grants with a stated purpose on The Barbara J Dreyer Cares Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (55 grants).
What does The Barbara J Dreyer Cares Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission was to continue Barbara Dreyer’s legacy by providing financial assistance to families in the Connections community facing significant hardship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Barbara J Dreyer Cares Foundation Inc?
The 2024 filing states that the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Barbara J Dreyer Cares Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Barbara J Dreyer Cares Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Barbara J Dreyer Cares Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Barbara J Dreyer Cares Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2837557. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Barbara J Dreyer Cares Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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