The Barry Family Foundation Inc
The Barry Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations providing education, health care, residential care, hospice care, and charitable services.
The Barry Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Barry Family Foundation Inc gave $47K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $47,000
- -43.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +175.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,273
- -79.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $195,192
- -17.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (94% 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 Barry Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing states that donations are initiated and voted upon by foundation officers; no application form or materials are required, and there are no award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Michael G Barry
Mailing address: 519 W Labelle, Oconomowoc, WI 53065
Phone: (608) 712-4953
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Barry Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brother Rice High School Student Fund ($18K across 3 grants). Together the top 9 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 52 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 6% to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Barry Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 424% 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 $47K (2024) to $83K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brother Rice High School Student Fund Chicago, IL | Catholic High School - Fund to Defray Cost of Mt Sion Program | $7,000 |
| Brother Rice High School Student Fund Chicago, IL | Catholic High School - Fund to Defray Cost of Mt Sion Program | $7,000 |
| Cardinal Bernardine Church Orland Hills, IL | Catholic Elementary School | $5,500 |
| Mount St Joseph Lake Zurich, IL | Residential Care for Women w/ Disabilities | $5,000 |
| Brother Rice High School Student Fund Chicago, IL | Catholic High School - Fund to Defray Cost of Mt Sion Program | $4,000 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital Chicago, IL | Pediatric Hospital | $4,000 |
| St John Fisher School Chicago, IL | Catholic Parish | $4,000 |
| Mercy Home Chicago, IL | Residential Care for Youth | $4,000 |
| Solace Home Madison, WI | Hospice Care | $3,000 |
| St julie's - Vincent DePaul Society Tinley Park, IL | Charitable Society | $2,500 |
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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 | $195,192 | $203 | $47,803 | $47,000 | 11 | $47,201 | $10,740 | $11,143 |
| 2023 | $237,123 | $14,453 | $84,229 | $83,250 | 4 | $83,451 | $13,851 | $13,556 |
| 2022 | $306,886 | $9,641 | $57,733 | $56,000 | 12 | $56,189 | $12,658 | $16,221 |
| 2021 | $347,358 | $16,425 | $58,694 | $58,000 | 12 | $58,000 | $17,967 | $19,146 |
| 2020 | $389,700 | $21,612 | $71,817 | $71,300 | 13 | — | $21,110 | $20,742 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Barry Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $11K 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 support for schools and student costs, a pediatric hospital, residential care, hospice care, and charitable organizations. Mount St Joseph, which received $5,000, describes its own mission as a home for people with developmental disabilities and a developmental training center and programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $47,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $7,000, with a median of $4,000. Notable grants included $7,000 to an individual recipient High School Student Fund for the Mt Sion Program, $5,500 to Cardinal Bernardine Church for a Catholic elementary school, $5,000 to Mount St Joseph, and $4,000 each to Lurie Children's Hospital, St John Fisher School, and Mercy Home.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael G Barry as president, Margaret Barry-Sheerin as treasurer, and Susan M Salmon as secretary.
The Barry Family Foundation Inc is led by Michael G Barry, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael G Barry
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Barry-Sheerin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan M Salmon
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Barry Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Barry Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Barry Family Foundation Inc gave $47K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $83K across 4 grants.
What is The Barry Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Barry Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,273, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Barry Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Barry Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Illinois: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (7 grants).
Does The Barry Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Barry Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Barry Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Barry Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Brother Rice High School Student Fund ($18,000 across 3 grants), Cardinal Bernardine Church ($5,500) and Mount St Joseph ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Barry Family Foundation Inc?
The Barry Family Foundation Inc reported $195K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $47K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Barry Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for schools and student costs, a pediatric hospital, residential care, hospice care, and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Barry Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Barry Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Barry Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3043337. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Barry Family Foundation Inc 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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