The Barrack Foundation
The Barrack Foundation is a private foundation based in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations; its 2024 grants included a Jewish day school, educational organizations, religious organizations, and a legal services organization.
The Barrack Foundation at a glance
In short: The Barrack Foundation gave $10.1M across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $1.3M), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,081,354
- +191.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -65.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,260,169
- +738.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,552
- Total assets
- $31,308,594
- +0.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (99% 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 Barrack Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 930 Rock Creek Road, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Phone: (215) 963-0600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Barrack Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy ($10.0M). Together the top 8 received $10.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 93 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania. The reported shares for recipients in Washington, DC, New Jersey, and New York were each 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Barrack Foundation gives
- Giving grew 703% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 269% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2021) to $10.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $10.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy Bryn Mawr, PA | Unrestricted | $10,015,000 |
| American Israel Education FD Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Aish Chaim Bala Cynwyd, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Efrat Foundation Newark, NJ | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| HAR Zion Temple Penn Valley, PA | Unrestricted | $4,104 |
| Community Legal Services Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hillel at Temple University Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $750 |
| Temple University Institutional Advancement New York, NY | Unrestricted | $500 |
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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 | $31,308,594 | $10,165,155 | $10,132,903 | $10,081,354 | 8 | $10,081,354 | $10,140,155 | $3,744,290 |
| 2023 | $31,276,342 | $3,334,903 | $3,478,020 | $3,456,115 | 23 | $3,456,115 | $3,334,903 | $3,409,996 |
| 2022 | $31,340,718 | $1,974,665 | $3,194,336 | $3,169,991 | 21 | $3,169,991 | $1,946,665 | $3,456,045 |
| 2021 | $32,535,914 | $1,366,816 | $1,282,034 | $1,255,529 | 21 | — | $1,366,816 | $3,321,938 |
| 2020 | $32,445,393 | $1,199,815 | $1,600,883 | $1,592,806 | 20 | — | $1,204,329 | $2,620,925 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Barrack Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.7M 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 $10,015,000 to Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy, whose mission describes it as a pluralistic Jewish day school for grades six through twelve combining college-preparatory education with Jewish and American values and texts. Community Legal Services of Philadelphia received $1,000; it describes its mission as fighting poverty, challenging systems that perpetuate injustice, and changing lives through advocacy and legal representation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 8 grants totaling $10,081,354. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,015,000, with a median of $4,552. The largest grants were $10,015,000 to Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy and $50,000 to American Israel Education Fund. Other listed grants included $5,000 to Aish Chaim, $5,000 to Efrat Foundation, and $4,104 to Har Zion Temple. The listed grants were designated unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Leonard Barrack is listed as manager on the 2024 filing.
The Barrack Foundation's only listed officer is Leonard Barrack, Manager on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leonard Barrack
Manager
On filings since 2020
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 Barrack Foundation
How much does The Barrack Foundation give each year?
The Barrack Foundation gave $10.1M across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.5M across 23 grants.
What is The Barrack Foundation's typical grant size?
The Barrack Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,552, and its average grant was $1,260,169, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Barrack Foundation give grants?
The Barrack Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does The Barrack Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Barrack Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Barrack Foundation's largest grantees?
The Barrack Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy ($10,015,000), American Israel Education FD ($50,000) and Aish Chaim ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Barrack Foundation?
The Barrack Foundation reported $31.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Barrack Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included $10,015,000 to Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy, whose mission describes it as a pluralistic Jewish day school for grades six through twelve combining college-preparatory education with Jewish and American values and texts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Barrack Foundation?
The foundation 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 Barrack Foundation's EIN?
The Barrack Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2084461. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Barrack 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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