The Barr Fund
The Barr Fund is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. According to the most recent IRS Form 990 filing from 2023, the organization maintains total assets of $4,074,479 and distributed $267,140 in grants during that fiscal year.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$4.1M
+1425.6% YoY
Grant Count
6
-92.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$679K
+21513.3% YoY
Grantmaking
The Barr Fund makes grants to support its mission, though specific grant size ranges and detailed grantmaking patterns are not fully detailed in available public records. The foundation's annual giving reflects a modest but active grantmaking program relative to its asset base.
Grant Range
ranges and detailed grantmaking patterns are not fully detailed in available public records. The foundation's annual giving reflects a modest but active grantmaking program relative to its asset base.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois, suggesting a potential focus on Illinois-based organizations, though specific geographic restrictions or preferences are not detailed in available sources.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $4,074,479
Total Giving: $267,140
Filing Year: 2023 (most recent available)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
206 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Schwab Charitable ($4,057,371), Schwab Charitable ($5,892), Ethical Culture Fieldston School ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ETHICAL CULTURE FIELDSTON SCHOOL THE BRONX, NY | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| SEVENTH REGIMENT ARMORY CONSERVANCY INC NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL FUND | $2,500 |
| COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL FUND | $1,250 |
| JACKSON HOLE JEWISH COMMUNITY JACKSON, WY | GENERAL FUND | $3,600 |
| SCHWAB CHARITABLE LONE TREE, CO | GENERAL FUND | $5,892 |
| SCHWAB CHARITABLE LONE TREE, CO | GENERAL FUND | $4,057,371 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOWARD ISENBERG | CHAIRMAN & DIRECTOR | — | — |
| AMY LUBIN | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MARC S ISENBERG | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ALAN L ISENBERG | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ALICE L SPAHR | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| THOMAS R LUBIN | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for a grant from The Barr Fund?
The Barr Fund makes grants to support its mission, though specific grant size ranges and detailed grantmaking patterns are not fully detailed in available public records. The foundation's annual giving reflects a modest but active grantmaking program relative to its asset base.
Where does The Barr Fund make grants?
The foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois, suggesting a potential focus on Illinois-based organizations, though specific geographic restrictions or preferences are not detailed in available sources.
What size grants does The Barr Fund award?
In 2024, The Barr Fund awarded 6 grants totaling $4.1M — an average of about $679K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Barr Fund's EIN?
The Barr Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6111449. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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