The Barbara M Barron Family
The Barbara M Barron Family is a private foundation, based in Media, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1K. Net investment income was $59.
The Barbara M Barron Family at a glance
In short: The Barbara M Barron Family gave $1K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $1,000
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $3,707
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Barbara M Barron Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Shalom Austin ($1K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Barbara M Barron Family gives
- In 2025 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
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shalom Austin Austin, TX | Establish Social Service Department | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,707 | $4,707 | $1,000 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | $59 | $14 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Barbara M Barron Family reported a distributable amount of $14 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Barbara M Barron Family is led by Guy Matthews, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Guy Matthews
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adrienne Stempler
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Karisch
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 M Barron Family
How much does The Barbara M Barron Family give each year?
The Barbara M Barron Family gave $1K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Barbara M Barron Family?
The Barbara M Barron Family reported $4K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Barbara M Barron Family operate?
The Barbara M Barron Family has awarded grants in Texas.
What is The Barbara M Barron Family's EIN?
The Barbara M Barron Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1932434. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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