The Barron Charitable Foundation
The Barron Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Norwalk, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $116K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 3 grants totaling $10K.
The Barron Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Barron Charitable Foundation gave $10K across 3 grants in 2021 (avg $3K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $9,500
- +5.6% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $3,167
- +5.6% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $116,010
- -7.6% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (37% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Barron Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Mass General Hospital Fund ($4K). Together the top 3 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Barron Charitable Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out 157% 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2020) to $10K (2021). In 2021 it made 3 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mass General Hospital Fund Boston, MA | medical research | $3,500 |
| American Heart Association Plainview, NY | medical research | $3,000 |
| ChildVision | child medical treatments | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $116,010 | $9,570 | $9,500 | 3 | $9,500 | $6,064 |
| 2020 | $125,580 | $9,000 | $9,000 | 3 | — | $6,514 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Barron Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Barron Charitable Foundation is led by Andrew Worden, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Andrew Worden
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Barron Charitable Foundation
How much does The Barron Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Barron Charitable Foundation gave $10K across 3 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $9K across 3 grants.
What is The Barron Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Barron Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,167, across 3 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Barron Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Barron Charitable Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was New York (32%).
Does The Barron Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Barron Charitable Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Barron Charitable Foundation?
The Barron Charitable Foundation reported $116K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Barron Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Barron Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0996056. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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 2020–2021
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