The Barrist Family Foundation
The Barrist Family Foundation is a private foundation, 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.
The Barrist Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Barrist Family Foundation gave $188K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $188,333
- -1.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,542
- -14.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $2,958,154
- -2.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (95% 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 Barrist Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Pennsylvania ($50K). Together the top 8 received $188K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 39 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Barrist Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2024 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $166K (2022) to $203K (2023). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $188K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Restricted Gift- Brain Bank Fund | $50,000 |
| North Penn Valley Boys and Girls CL Lansdale, PA | WVB & GC Pledge Agreement | $33,333 |
| Leigh Leckerman Scholarship Feasterville Trevose, PA | Unrestricted Gift | $30,000 |
| Phila Outward Bound School Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted Gift Annual Campaign | $25,000 |
| The McKeown Foundation Dresher, PA | Unrestricted Gift | $25,000 |
| Childrens Scholarship Fund Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| Eoro Foundation Inc West Palm Beach, FL | Restricted Gift Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted Gift | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,958,154 | $143,291 | $228,274 | $188,333 | 8 | $188,333 | $103,350 | — |
| 2024 | $3,043,137 | $569,765 | $232,205 | $191,834 | 7 | $191,834 | $529,394 | $205 |
| 2023 | $2,705,578 | $98,433 | $220,866 | $202,500 | 7 | $202,500 | $80,067 | $2,802 |
| 2022 | $2,828,011 | $172,575 | $190,043 | $166,000 | 9 | $166,000 | $153,264 | $2,245 |
| 2021 | $2,845,479 | $324,994 | $211,237 | $185,000 | 8 | — | $304,471 | $152 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Barrist Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Barrist Trustee
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Natalie Barrist
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Barrist Family Foundation
How much does The Barrist Family Foundation give each year?
The Barrist Family Foundation gave $188K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $192K across 7 grants.
What is The Barrist Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Barrist Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $23,542, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Barrist Family Foundation give grants?
The Barrist Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (4 grants).
Does The Barrist Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 63% of The Barrist Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Barrist Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Barrist Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Pennsylvania ($50,000), North Penn Valley Boys and Girls CL ($33,333) and Leigh Leckerman Scholarship ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Barrist Family Foundation?
The Barrist Family Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $143K.
What is The Barrist Family Foundation's EIN?
The Barrist Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0383922. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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