The Barilla Foundation Inc
The Barilla Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Georgetown, Texas. The organization is dedicated to being stewards of the community and enriching the lives of neighbors in need. The foundation is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Barilla G e R, Fratelli S.p.A., or Fondazione Barilla (BCFN).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.5M
-32.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.9M
+124.8% YoY
Grant Count
26
+4.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$110K
+116.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: At The Barilla Foundation we are dedicated to being stewards of our own community. We strive to enrich the lives of our neighbors in need by providing them with food, housing, education, and opportunity.
Primary Funding Areas:
- Education
- Human Services
- Poverty Alleviation
- Reproductive Health
- Nonprofit Human Services
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grantmaking is by invitation only.
Grant Range
$2,000–$750,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects primarily in Texas and Tennessee, with additional activity in California and Virginia. Specific cities where funding has been directed include Alexandria, Annandale, Austin, and Cedar Park.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (2024):
- Total assets: $5,467,645
- Total giving: $2,860,670
- Giving rate: 52.3% of assets
- Total expenses: $2,918,374
Historical Comparison:
| Year | Total Assets | Total Giving | Number of Grants | Median Grant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,467,645 | $2,860,670 | 26 | $50,000 |
| 2023 | $8,100,000 | $1,300,000 | 25 | $12,000 |
| 2022 | $4,300,000 | $1,300,000 | 32 | $4,000 |
Tax Status:
- Tax-exempt since July 2016
- EIN: 47-5446103
- Form type: 990PF
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,467,645 | $8,067,068 | $4,286,925 |
| Revenue | $310,627 | $5,101,576 | $1,193,345 |
| Expenses | $2,918,374 | $1,322,433 | $1,359,251 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,864,672 | $1,275,914 | $1,310,841 |
| Net Investment Income | $259,999 | $114,070 | $46,505 |
| Distributable Amount | $355,405 | $282,082 | $236,309 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
158 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by a board of directors who serve without compensation:
- Cathryn J. Godfrey
- Michael L. Godfrey
- Justin T. Godfrey
- Angela Godfrey
- Mike Godfrey (Director)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHRYN J GODFREY | PRESIDENT, CFO, DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| MICHAEL L GODFREY | VP, CFO, DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| JUSTIN T GODFREY | VP, TREASURER,K DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| ANGELA GODFREY | VP, SECRETARY, DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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