The Barrist Family Foundation
The Barrist Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in GWYNEDD VALLEY, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $188K. Net investment income was $103K.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.0M
-2.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$188K
-1.8% YoY
Grant Count
8
+14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
-14.1% YoY
About The Barrist Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Barrist Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in GWYNEDD VALLEY, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $188K. Net investment income was $103K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,958,154 | $3,043,137 | $2,705,578 |
| Revenue | $143,291 | $569,765 | $98,433 |
| Expenses | $228,274 | $232,205 | $220,866 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $188,333 | $191,834 | $202,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $103,350 | $529,394 | $80,067 |
| Distributable Amount | — | $205 | $2,802 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL BARRIST TRUSTEE | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| NATALIE BARRIST | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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