The Barberio Family Foundation Tr
The Barberio Family Foundation TR is a private foundation based in Williamsville, New York. It made 16 grants totaling $53,950 in 2024 to charitable organizations, including recipients in New York and other states.
The Barberio Family Foundation Tr at a glance
In short: The Barberio Family Foundation Tr gave $54K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $53,950
- -48.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,372
- -61.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $1,083,447
- +3.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (6 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Barberio Family Foundation Tr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists Mark G Barberio as the contact for how to apply.
- Contact
Application contact: Mark G Barberio
Mailing address: 53 Mill, Williamsville, NY 14221
Phone: (716) 626-0575
Email: mark@barberiohq.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Barberio Family Foundation Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Patricia Allen Fund ($17K). Together the top 10 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 68 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 4% to North Carolina, and 2% to Washington, DC. The filing also reports shares rounded to 0% for Pennsylvania and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Barberio Family Foundation Tr open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 16 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $300 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2020) to $105K (2023). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Patricia Allen Fund Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $17,000 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Teachers Desk Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Net Positive-the Foundry Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Nativity Miguel New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| 100 Club of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $2,650 |
| KIA Memorial Tonawanda, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Megan Cajigas Fnd Willmington, NC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| WNY Mussomelese Society Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Ride for Roswell Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,083,447 | $124,513 | $88,086 | $53,950 | 16 | $53,950 | $125,319 | $60,195 |
| 2023 | $1,047,020 | $346,338 | $139,129 | $105,450 | 12 | $105,450 | $65,837 | $45,548 |
| 2022 | $839,811 | $12,931 | $142,488 | $95,000 | 12 | $95,000 | $47,674 | $45,900 |
| 2021 | $969,368 | $277,476 | $92,662 | $78,000 | 10 | $78,000 | $48,072 | $38,143 |
| 2020 | $784,554 | $-39,414 | $51,928 | $43,500 | 18 | — | $33,701 | $41,289 |
| 2019 | $875,896 | $17,572 | $53,644 | $45,300 | 19 | — | $42,114 | $43,777 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Barberio Family Foundation Tr reported a distributable amount of $60K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to a range of charitable recipients. For example, Rochester Institute of Technology describes its mission as shaping the future and improving the world through creativity and innovation. The Teachers Desk describes itself as a store where teachers shop for free for donated school supplies to provide to students in need. The American Heart Association describes its mission as promoting longer, healthier lives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $53,950. Grants ranged from $100 to $17,000, with a median grant of $1,500. Notable awards included $17,000 to the Patricia Allen Fund, $10,000 to Rochester Institute of Technology, and $5,000 each to The Teachers Desk, Net Positive-The Foundry, and Nativity Miguel. The American Heart Association received $100.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark G Barberio as president and Carolyn D Barberio as treasurer.
The Barberio Family Foundation Tr is led by Mark G. Barberio, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark G. Barberio
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Carolyn D. Barberio
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
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 Barberio Family Foundation Tr
How much does The Barberio Family Foundation Tr give each year?
The Barberio Family Foundation Tr gave $54K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $105K across 12 grants.
What is The Barberio Family Foundation Tr's typical grant size?
The Barberio Family Foundation Tr's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $3,372, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Barberio Family Foundation Tr that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Barberio Family Foundation Tr give grants?
The Barberio Family Foundation Tr gives mostly in New York: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Buffalo, NY (7 grants).
Does The Barberio Family Foundation Tr give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The Barberio Family Foundation Tr's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (16 grants).
Who are The Barberio Family Foundation Tr's largest grantees?
The Barberio Family Foundation Tr's largest 2024 grantees include Patricia Allen Fund ($17,000), Rochester Institute of Technology ($10,000) and The Teachers Desk ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Barberio Family Foundation Tr?
The Barberio Family Foundation Tr reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $54K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $60K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Barberio Family Foundation Tr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to a range of charitable recipients. For example, Rochester Institute of Technology describes its mission as shaping the future and improving the world through creativity and innovation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Barberio Family Foundation Tr?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Barberio Family Foundation Tr's EIN?
The Barberio Family Foundation Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-7186039. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Barberio Family Foundation Tr accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 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 March 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Barberio Family Foundation Tr funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-barberio-family-foundation-tr-morg_98ba4bcc8d7446e4bc6dbea03f42e7b9
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