The Barish & O'Brien Foundation
The Barish & O’Brien Foundation is a private foundation based in White Plains, New York. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including recipients in White Plains and elsewhere.
The Barish & O'Brien Foundation at a glance
In short: The Barish & O'Brien Foundation gave $10K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $432.636), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,518
- -6.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $433
- +10.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $22,455
- -16.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Barish & O'Brien 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 572 North Broadway, White Plains, NY 10603
Phone: (914) 428-8600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Barish & O'Brien Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was White Plains Hospital ($2K). Together the top 10 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 71 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 16% to recipients in Tennessee. The remaining reported shares went to recipients in Virginia, Alabama, and the District of Columbia, at 3% each. The listed grants also included recipients in Georgia and New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Barish & O'Brien Foundation gives
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 105% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 831% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2020) to $10K (2023). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| White Plains Hospital White Plains, NY | General | $1,893 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Generalgeneral | $1,500 |
| Lifting up Westchester White Plains, NY | General | $1,000 |
| White Plains Beautification Foundation Inc White Plains, NY | General | $1,000 |
| City of White Plains Mayor's Scholarship Fund White Plains, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society Bronx, NY | General | $500 |
| Paws Crossed Animal Rescue Inc Elmsford, NY | General | $350 |
| NY Botanical Garden Montgomery, AL | General | $300 |
| Hospice of Westchester White Plains, NY | General | $250 |
| Wire Fox Terrier Club of the Central States Atlanta, GA | General | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,455 | $5,000 | $9,543 | $9,518 | 22 | $9,518 | $1,146 |
| 2023 | $26,998 | $10,000 | $10,143 | $10,143 | 26 | $10,143 | $56 |
| 2022 | $27,141 | $20,000 | $8,593 | $8,593 | 16 | $8,593 | $755 |
| 2021 | $15,734 | $10,000 | $4,643 | $4,643 | 6 | $4,643 | $21 |
| 2020 | $10,377 | $10,000 | $761 | $500 | 1 | — | $43 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Barish & O'Brien Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K 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 included organizations working in areas such as pediatric disease research and treatment, support for people facing housing or other basic-needs challenges, wildlife conservation, and animal rescue. These are grantees’ stated missions, not a mission statement for the foundation.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment, without denying treatment based on race, religion, or a family’s ability to pay. Lifting Up Westchester says it supports people who have lost housing or are struggling to meet basic needs. The Wildlife Conservation Society says it works to save wildlife and wild places through science, conservation, education, and inspiring people to value nature. PAWS Crossed Animal Rescue says it provides rescue, care, and safe haven for animals and engages in education, advocacy, and collaboration.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $9,518. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $1,893, with a median grant of $200.
Among its largest reported grants were $1,893 to White Plains Hospital; $1,500 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; $1,000 each to Lifting Up Westchester, White Plains Beautification Foundation, and the City of White Plains Mayor’s Scholarship Fund; and $500 to the Wildlife Conservation Society. Other listed grants included $350 to PAWS Crossed Animal Rescue, $250 to Hospice of Westchester, and $200 each to Wire Fox Terrier Club of the Central States, Eleventh Hour Rescue, and Christian Relief Services Inc. – American Helping Americans.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David I. Barish and Catherine J. O’Brien as trustees.
The Barish & O'Brien Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Catherine J. O'Brien
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David I. Barish
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Barish & O'Brien Foundation
How much does The Barish & O'Brien Foundation give each year?
The Barish & O'Brien Foundation gave $10K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 26 grants.
What is The Barish & O'Brien Foundation's typical grant size?
The Barish & O'Brien Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $200, and its average grant was $433, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Barish & O'Brien Foundation give grants?
The Barish & O'Brien Foundation gives mostly in New York: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Alexandria, VA (2 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Barish & O'Brien Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of The Barish & O'Brien Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Barish & O'Brien Foundation's largest grantees?
The Barish & O'Brien Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include White Plains Hospital ($1,893), St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($1,500) and Lifting up Westchester ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Barish & O'Brien Foundation?
The Barish & O'Brien Foundation reported $22K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Barish & O'Brien Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations working in areas such as pediatric disease research and treatment, support for people facing housing or other basic-needs challenges, wildlife conservation, and animal rescue. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Barish & O'Brien 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 ↑
What is The Barish & O'Brien Foundation's EIN?
The Barish & O'Brien Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2586294. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Barish & O'Brien Foundation 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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