The Barrington & Cassandra
The Barrington & Cassandra is a private foundation, based in Sewickley, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $13K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $32K.
The Barrington & Cassandra at a glance
In short: The Barrington & Cassandra gave $32K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $32,000
- -3.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,000
- -3.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $12,587
- -4.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Barrington & Cassandra funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Eastern Star Church ($20K). Together the top 4 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Barrington & Cassandra gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2020) to $42K (2019). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Star Church Indianpolis, IN | Religious Development | $20,000 |
| American Institute of Architects Washington, DC | HBCU Internship Support | $6,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU) Orlando, FL | Collegiate Religious Support | $5,000 |
| In Touch Ministries Dorsville, GA | Support Religious Ministry | $1,000 |
Ready to take the next step with The Barrington & Cassandra?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,587 | $39,706 | $40,296 | $32,000 | 4 | $35,449 | — | $600 |
| 2024 | $13,178 | $30,761 | $33,164 | $33,000 | 4 | $33,000 | $603 | $216 |
| 2023 | $15,581 | $-786 | $33,366 | $33,000 | 4 | $33,000 | $403 | $978 |
| 2022 | $49,735 | $14,507 | $35,647 | $34,990 | 5 | $34,990 | — | $2,182 |
| 2021 | $70,975 | $9,021 | $38,426 | $37,500 | 3 | $37,500 | $8,145 | $4,625 |
| 2020 | $100,282 | $3,903 | $31,568 | $30,500 | 4 | — | $2,882 | $5,409 |
| 2019 | $127,953 | $5,875 | $43,265 | $42,250 | 3 | — | $4,687 | $6,703 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Barrington & Cassandra reported a distributable amount of $600 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Barrington & Cassandra is led by Barrington C. Owens, Chairman on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barrington C. Owens
Chairman
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Cassandra B. Owens
V. Chair & T
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Edward B. Aufman
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Barrington & Cassandra
How much does The Barrington & Cassandra give each year?
The Barrington & Cassandra gave $32K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $33K across 4 grants.
What is The Barrington & Cassandra's typical grant size?
The Barrington & Cassandra's median grant in 2025 was $5,500, and its average grant was $8,000, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Barrington & Cassandra give grants?
The Barrington & Cassandra gives mostly in Indiana: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (19%) and Florida (16%).
Does The Barrington & Cassandra give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Barrington & Cassandra's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Barrington & Cassandra?
The Barrington & Cassandra reported $13K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $600 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Barrington & Cassandra's EIN?
The Barrington & Cassandra's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3693586. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Barrington & Cassandra funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Barrington & Cassandra's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
The Pisteos Foundation
Southlake, TX
The Pisteos Foundation funds ministry contributions and a varied mix of charitable organizations, including faith-based groups, veteran services, and healthcare-related charities. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,200 to $29,800, with a median of $3,600; recipients were concentrated in Texas, Tennessee, Oklahoma, North Carolina, and Colorado. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$94K
Grants
22
Total Given
$140K
Lindsey Davis Charities
Sanibel, FL
Assets
$1.3M
Grants
30
Total Given
$79K
Aetna Foundation Inc
Hartford, CT
Aetna Foundation supported health and wellness, access to health care, and related community needs; its 2021 grants ranged from $5,000 to $1 million, with a median of $40,000, and went to organizations across multiple states, especially in D.C. and Connecticut. Its 2021 filing was marked final, so it appears to have ended or be winding down grantmaking; that filing said there were no restrictions on who could apply and pointed applicants to its website for application materials.
Assets
—
Grants
65
Total Given
$7.2M
Badders Foundation
Nacogdoches, TX
The Badders Foundation supports churches, educational and community organizations, and charities, with 92% of its 2024 grant dollars going to Texas recipients. Grants ranged from $200 to $435,151, with a median of $1,000. Applicants must submit a proposal to the board; the filing states there are no award restrictions or deadlines.
Assets
$65K
Grants
66
Total Given
$681K
United Way Worldwide
Alexandria, VA
United Way Worldwide funds community programs focused on youth opportunity, health, financial security, education, and disaster relief, with 2024 grants made across multiple U.S. states and internationally. Its 209 reported grants ranged from $5,100 to $736,333, with a median of $22,675. It does not state whether it accepts unsolicited grant requests.
Assets
$68.0M
Grants
209
Total Given
$11.4M
Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation
Chattanooga, TN
The foundation supports 501(c)(3) charities and Christian ministries, with grants for community needs, education, children and families, and other charitable work; its 2024 median grant was $18,250, though awards varied widely. Giving is concentrated in Tennessee, especially the Chattanooga area, with grants also reaching other states; it does not describe a general open application process—one giving circle uses member nominations, and Unidos en Compasión accepts applications by invitation.
Assets
$136.1M
Grants
567
Total Given
$36.4M
More similar funders
More Funders in Pennsylvania
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from The Barrington & Cassandra's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Barrington & Cassandra down — hundreds of funders to go?