The Barilla Foundation Inc
The Barilla Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Georgetown, Texas. It says it seeks to enrich the lives of neighbors in need by providing food, housing, education, and opportunity. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in food access, education, housing, and human services.
The Barilla Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Barilla Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $54K), mostly in Texas. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,568,032
- -45.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- +11.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $54,070
- -50.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $7,326,304
- +34.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (4 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Barilla Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 2874 Cedar Hollow Road, Georgetown, TX 78628
Phone: (512) 828-6476
Website: https://thebarillafoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Barilla Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Breakthrough Central Texas ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
149 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 149 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 1% to recipients in Tennessee, and less than 1% to recipients in the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Barilla Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 29 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $60K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+20%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 411% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $345K (2019) to $2.9M (2024). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough Central Texas Austin, TX | General Support of the Organization | $250,000 |
| Central Texas Food Bank Autin, TX | General Support of the Organization | $250,000 |
| Abundant Life Foundation Austin, TX | General Support of the Organization | $100,000 |
| Lifeworks - Youth & Family Alliance Austin, TX | General Support of the Organization | $100,000 |
| Safe Alliance Austin, TX | General Support of the Organization | $100,000 |
| Texas Empowerment Academy Austin, TX | General Support of the Organization | $100,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Austin, TX | General Support of the Organization | $70,000 |
| Big - Brookwood in Georgetown Georgetown, TX | General Support of the Organization | $50,000 |
| Caring Place Georgetown, TX | General Support of the Organization | $50,000 |
| Childrens Advocacy Center of Williamson County (CASA) Georgetown, TX | General Support of the Organization | $50,000 |
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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 | $7,326,304 | $3,502,786 | $1,633,414 | $1,568,032 | 29 | $1,570,024 | $162,178 | $381,947 |
| 2024 | $5,467,645 | $310,627 | $2,918,374 | $2,860,670 | 26 | $2,864,672 | $259,999 | $355,405 |
| 2023 | $8,067,068 | $5,101,576 | $1,322,433 | $1,272,796 | 25 | $1,275,914 | $114,070 | $282,082 |
| 2022 | $4,286,925 | $1,193,345 | $1,359,251 | $1,307,100 | 32 | $1,310,841 | $46,505 | $236,309 |
| 2021 | $4,452,831 | $1,462,884 | $1,422,305 | $1,375,928 | 37 | $1,375,928 | $51,275 | $219,331 |
| 2020 | $4,959,823 | $3,204,507 | $1,249,259 | $1,223,682 | 38 | — | $36,638 | $147,943 |
| 2019 | $2,697,381 | $1,020,904 | $358,952 | $345,191 | 35 | — | $29,984 | $89,990 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Barilla Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $382K for 2025 — 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 is “to be stewards of our own community” and to enrich the lives of neighbors in need by providing food, housing, education, and opportunity.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. Central Texas Food Bank describes its mission as increasing food access in Central Texas. Abundant Life Foundation says it creates community where Hondurans can transform their lives through housing, education, and community engagement. Safe Alliance describes its work as providing hope and healing to people impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault. Other 2025 recipients include organizations serving older adults and people with disabilities, youth, and companion animals.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 29 grants totaling $1,568,032. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $250,000, with a median of $50,000. Its largest listed grants were $250,000 each to Breakthrough Central Texas and Central Texas Food Bank, followed by $100,000 each to Abundant Life Foundation, LifeWorks – Youth & Family Alliance, SAFE Alliance, and Texas Empowerment Academy. The foundation also awarded $70,000 to Meals on Wheels and $50,000 each to several organizations, including BIG – Brookwood in Georgetown, Caring Place, and Family Eldercare.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these officers and directors:
- Cathryn J. Godfrey — President, CFO, Director
- Michael L. Godfrey — VP, CFO, Director
- Justin T. Godfrey — VP, Treasurer, Director
- Angela Godfrey — VP, Secretary, Director
The Barilla Foundation Inc is led by Cathryn J. Godfrey, President, CFO & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cathryn J. Godfrey
President, CFO & Director
Director → President, CFO & Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Godfrey
Vice President, Secretary & Director
Director → Vice President, Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin T. Godfrey
Vice President, Treasurer & K Director
Director → Vice President, Treasurer & K Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael L. Godfrey
Vice President, CFO & Director
Director → Vice President, CFO & Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Barilla Foundation Inc
How much does The Barilla Foundation Inc give each year?
The Barilla Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.9M across 26 grants.
What is The Barilla Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Barilla Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $54,070, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Barilla Foundation Inc that year got $16K on average.
Where does The Barilla Foundation Inc give grants?
The Barilla Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (19 grants) and Georgetown, TX (6 grants).
Does The Barilla Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Barilla Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Barilla Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Barilla Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Breakthrough Central Texas ($250,000), Central Texas Food Bank ($250,000) and Abundant Life Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Barilla Foundation Inc?
The Barilla Foundation Inc reported $7.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $382K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Barilla Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to be stewards of our own community” and to enrich the lives of neighbors in need by providing food, housing, education, and opportunity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Barilla Foundation Inc?
The Barilla Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check thebarillafoundation.org for any change to that policy.
What is The Barilla Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Barilla Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5446103. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Barilla 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 2024 (received by the IRS April 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 23, 2024)
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