The Barbara J Timmer Family Foundation
The Barbara J Timmer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2021 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Barbara J Timmer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Barbara J Timmer Family Foundation gave $435K across 20 grants in 2021 (avg $22K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $435,467
- +188.1% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 20
- -9.1% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $21,773
- +216.9% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $1,050
- Primary geography
- Ohio (86% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Barbara J Timmer Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its 2021 filing is marked as a final return.
- Contact
Mailing address: 415 East North Water St 1102, Chicago, IL 60611-5815
Phone: (847) 530-4353
Website: https://www.barbarajtimmerfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Barbara J Timmer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was American Endowment Foundation ($373K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $431K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 42 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 12% to recipients in Illinois. California accounted for 1%; Maryland and Minnesota each accounted for 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Barbara J Timmer Family Foundation gives
- 68% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $151K (2020) to $435K (2021). In 2021 it made 20 grants totaling $435K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH | Charitable Purposes | $263,403 |
| American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH | Charitable Purposes | $109,539 |
| Leukemia Research Fdn Northfield, IL | General Operating Purposes | $25,000 |
| Old St Patrick's Church Chicago, IL | General Operating Purposes North Lawndale Kinship Initiative | $12,000 |
| Advocate Lutheran General Foundation Downers Grove, IL | General Operating Purposes | $10,000 |
| Bracken's Kitchen Garden Grove, CA | General Operating Purposes | $3,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL | General Operating Purposes | $2,000 |
| Pacific Garden Mission Chicago, IL | General Operating Purposes | $2,000 |
| Pelotonia Columbus, OH | General Operating Purposes | $2,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Research Clarksburg, MD | General Operating Purposes | $1,100 |
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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 | — | $153,884 | $441,057 | $435,467 | 20 | $440,994 | $16,868 | $26,105 |
| 2020 | $388,253 | $147,458 | $154,841 | $151,137 | 22 | — | $16,229 | $20,378 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Barbara J Timmer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2021 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the American Endowment Foundation describes its mission as expanding the capacity of American philanthropy throughout the financial services industry. The Greater Chicago Food Depository says its mission is to end hunger, while Bracken’s Kitchen describes work involving food rescue, culinary training, and community feeding. Pelotonia says it aims to accelerate innovative cancer research.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation gave $435,467 through 20 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $263,403, with a median grant of $1,050. In 2020, it reported 22 grants totaling $151,137. Its 2021 filing, the latest on this page, reports 20 grants totaling $435,467.
The largest 2021 grants included $263,403 and $109,539 to the American Endowment Foundation, both for charitable purposes; $25,000 to Leukemia Research Fdn for general operating purposes; $12,000 to Old St Patrick’s Church for general operating purposes and the North Lawndale Kinship Initiative; and $10,000 to Advocate Lutheran General Foundation for general operating purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists John F Timmer as trustee.
The Barbara J Timmer Family Foundation is led by John F. Timmer, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
John F. Timmer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 J Timmer Family Foundation
How much does The Barbara J Timmer Family Foundation give each year?
The Barbara J Timmer Family Foundation gave $435K across 20 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $151K across 22 grants.
What is The Barbara J Timmer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Barbara J Timmer Family Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $1,050, and its average grant was $21,773, across 20 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Barbara J Timmer Family Foundation give grants?
The Barbara J Timmer Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (5 grants) and Hudson, OH (2 grants).
Does The Barbara J Timmer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of The Barbara J Timmer Family Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Barbara J Timmer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Barbara J Timmer Family Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include American Endowment Foundation ($372,942 across 2 grants), Leukemia Research Fdn ($25,000) and Old St Patrick's Church ($12,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does The Barbara J Timmer Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2021 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the American Endowment Foundation describes its mission as expanding the capacity of American philanthropy throughout the financial services industry. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Barbara J Timmer Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Barbara J Timmer Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Barbara J Timmer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Barbara J Timmer Family Foundation's EIN?
The Barbara J Timmer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7602887. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does The Barbara J Timmer Family Foundation 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 20, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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