The Barmore Fund
The Barmore Fund is a private foundation based in Harpswell, Maine. In 2024, it reported giving $37,500 through 12 grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in reproductive health, education, health care, youth empowerment, and hunger prevention.
The Barmore Fund at a glance
In short: The Barmore Fund gave $38K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state District of Columbia. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $37,500
- -5.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,125
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $548,862
- -1.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (45% 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 Barmore Fund
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 93 Governors Point Road, Harpswell, ME 04079-4339
Phone: (207) 729-5103
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Barmore Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc ($5K). Together the top 10 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 65 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 45% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC; 13% to Maine; 11% each to Illinois, California, and New York. The listed grants also included recipients in Massachusetts and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Barmore Fund open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $38K (2024) to $43K (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc Washington, DC | Reproductive control | $5,000 |
| UNCF Attn Denise Scott Direct Response Programs Washington, DC | College scholarships to disadvantaged students | $4,000 |
| International Medical Corps Pasadena, CA | Health care activities | $4,000 |
| Mitchell Institute Portland, ME | Education scholarships | $4,000 |
| Pathfinder International Attn Development Department Washington, DC | Reproductive health | $4,000 |
| Possibility Project New York, NY | Youth empowerment | $4,000 |
| Reach Education Inc Washington, DC | Youth reading education | $4,000 |
| American Brain Tumor Association Chicago, IL | Brain tumor research | $3,000 |
| American Heart Stroke Association Dallas, TX | Aneurysm research | $2,500 |
| Pine Street Inn Boston, MA | Hunger prevention | $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 | $548,862 | $38,435 | $50,956 | $37,500 | 12 | $39,701 | $29,329 | $38,966 |
| 2023 | $559,383 | $15,270 | $50,627 | $39,500 | 13 | $42,679 | $10,721 | $35,771 |
| 2022 | $594,740 | $38,287 | $51,873 | $42,500 | 14 | $45,475 | $29,568 | $37,409 |
| 2021 | $611,326 | $58,264 | $54,128 | $40,000 | 14 | $41,835 | $48,828 | $41,028 |
| 2020 | $604,690 | $33,950 | $48,665 | $38,000 | 12 | — | $25,665 | $36,658 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Barmore Fund reported a distributable amount of $39K 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 funder is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for reproductive health, scholarships, health care, youth empowerment and reading education, medical research, and hunger prevention.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. REACH Education says it prepares teens to tutor and serve as role models for younger students, with the goal of improving literacy outcomes. International Medical Corps says it provides health interventions and related support to communities affected by conflict, natural disasters, and disease outbreaks. The American Brain Tumor Association says it works to advance understanding and treatment of brain tumors.
Among grantees addressing basic needs, Pine Street Inn says it works to end homelessness, and Preble Street says it provides services and advocates for people experiencing homelessness, housing problems, hunger, and poverty. Fill a Heart 4 Kids says it provides food, necessities, educational support, and life-skills opportunities to homeless, at-risk, and foster children.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund awarded 12 grants totaling $37,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median grant of $4,000.
The largest grant was $5,000 to Planned Parenthood Federation of America for reproductive control. Other grants included $4,000 each to UNCF for college scholarships to disadvantaged students, International Medical Corps for health care activities, Mitchell Institute for education scholarships, Pathfinder International for reproductive health, Possibility Project for youth empowerment, and REACH Education for youth reading education. The American Brain Tumor Association received $3,000 for brain tumor research, and the American Heart Stroke Association received $2,500 for aneurysm research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Suzanne B Sands as President; Donna B Barmore as Director; Johanna M Barmore as Vice President; Corinne B Barmore as Secretary; and Gregory T Barmore as Treasurer.
The Barmore Fund is led by Suzanne B Sands, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Suzanne B Sands
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna B Barmore
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory T Barmore
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Johanna M Barmore
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Corinne B Barmore
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Corinne B Bailey (2020–2022) — Secretary
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 Barmore Fund
How much does The Barmore Fund give each year?
The Barmore Fund gave $38K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $40K across 13 grants.
What is The Barmore Fund's typical grant size?
The Barmore Fund's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $3,125, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Barmore Fund give grants?
The Barmore Fund's top state is District of Columbia, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maine (13%) and Illinois (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants) and Portland, ME (2 grants).
Does The Barmore Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Barmore Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Hunger prevention" (3 grants).
Who are The Barmore Fund's largest grantees?
The Barmore Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc ($5,000), UNCF Attn Denise Scott Direct Response Programs ($4,000) and International Medical Corps ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Barmore Fund?
The Barmore Fund reported $549K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Barmore Fund fund?
No mission statement for the funder is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for reproductive health, scholarships, health care, youth empowerment and reading education, medical research, and hunger prevention. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Barmore Fund?
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 Barmore Fund's EIN?
The Barmore Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0540393. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Barmore Fund 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
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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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