The Barry Foundation
The Barry Foundation is a private foundation based in Fargo, an individual recipient Its 2024 filing reports grantmaking that includes education, spirituality, environment, health, and arts, as well as programs involving student philanthropy, nonprofit internships, and scholarships.
The Barry Foundation at a glance
In short: The Barry Foundation gave $1.8M across 322 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state North Dakota. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,766,350
- +26.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 322
- +16.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,486
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,325
- Total assets
- $54,902,011
- +11.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (51 of 163, 2024)
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Barry Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 225 Broadway Suite 801, Fargo, ND 58102
Phone: (701) 356-7800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Barry Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation ($335K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 56 grants to individuals ($161,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
1,494 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,456 grants of 1,494 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in an individual recipient and 45% to recipients in Minnesota. Arizona, New York, and Nebraska each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 322 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Barry Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 51 of 163 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 191% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2023) to $1.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 322 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation Medora, ND | Education: Capital Campaign - TRPLF Auditorium | $335,000 |
| Venn Foundation St. Paul, MN | Education: Summit Academy Dental Assistant Program PRI (DAF) | $197,500 |
| Young Life Castaway Club Detroit Lakes, MN | Spirituality: Capital Campaign - Phase 2 Building | $150,000 |
| JPII Catholic Schools Fargo, ND | Education: Match for Deacon Builders Scholarship Endowment | $140,000 |
| Ottertail County Humane Society Fergus Falls, MN | Environment: Expanding Our Pawprint Campaign | $100,000 |
| Mayo Foundation Rochester, MN | Health: Capital Campaign - Arizona. Bold. Forward. Ambulatory Infusion Center | $100,000 |
| Ann Bancroft Foundation St. Paul, MN | Education: Annual Event and Programming | $25,000 |
| Simpson Housing Services Inc Minneapolis, MN | Health: Music for Shelter and Programming | $25,000 |
| Folkways fiscal host FM Area Foundation Fargo, ND | Arts: Downtown Community Programming Support for Folkways | $10,000 |
| Churches United for the Homeless Moorhead, MN | Health: Homeless Stabilization | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,902,011 | $5,723,834 | $3,178,567 | $1,766,350 | 322 | $4,624,363 | $4,902,465 | $2,424,479 |
| 2023 | $49,183,702 | $1,722,649 | $2,571,385 | $1,392,400 | 277 | $2,562,224 | $1,193,162 | $2,282,933 |
| 2022 | $45,065,627 | $1,640,906 | $2,519,875 | $1,598,300 | 316 | $2,290,611 | $1,311,702 | $2,360,777 |
| 2021 | $54,820,620 | $3,767,002 | $2,409,114 | $1,482,200 | 315 | $2,176,147 | $3,669,599 | $2,518,185 |
| 2020 | $49,003,734 | $1,539,116 | $2,439,710 | $1,469,972 | 264 | — | $1,317,677 | $2,149,036 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Barry Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 grants supported a range of charitable purposes. Among the grantees, the Ann Bancroft Foundation says it inspires and equips girls through grants, mentorship, and ongoing development; Simpson Housing Services says it houses, supports, and advocates for people experiencing homelessness; and Churches United says it provides shelter, stable housing, food, and a path toward healing. Other supported organizations include YWCA Cass Clay, whose mission includes empowering women and promoting dignity, and FirstLink, which describes its work as suicide support services, volunteerism, and connecting people to community resources.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 322 grants totaling $1,766,350. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $335,000, with a median of $1,325. Its largest grants included $335,000 to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation for an auditorium capital campaign; $197,500 to Venn Foundation for the Summit Academy Dental Assistant Program; $150,000 to Young Life Castaway Club for a building campaign; and $140,000 to JPII Catholic Schools for a scholarship endowment match.
Other 2024 grants included $100,000 each to Ottertail County Humane Society and Mayo Foundation; $25,000 each to the Ann Bancroft Foundation and Simpson Housing Services; and $10,000 each to Folkways’ fiscal host, FM Area Foundation, Churches United for the Homeless, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The filing also lists a $6,100 grant to the University of an individual recipient for the Barry Scholarship Program.
The foundation’s Philanthropy and Youth (PaY) program introduces local high school students to leadership, service, philanthropic research, and grantmaking. In 2024, more than 500 students from 20 area high schools made 137 grants of $500 to $1,500 to 89 organizations, totaling $120,000; the foundation also made 14 PaY administrative grants totaling $10,350.
The PaY Summer Internship program provides grants to nonprofit organizations in the Fargo-Moorhead and northwestern Minnesota region to support nine-week student internships on special projects. In 2024, the foundation awarded five grants totaling $30,000, and six community partners provided $36,000 directly to organizations. The program provided 11 student internships at 11 community nonprofit organizations.
The Barry Scholarship Program provides renewable grants of up to $5,000 per year for up to four years to individuals who participated in PaY during high school. It also offers recipients a cohort experience with professional and educational guidance and personal development opportunities. In 2024, scholarships totaling $334,100 were awarded to 72 students.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists B. John Barry as chairman emeritus and director; Michael B. Barry as chair and director; Jessica M. Barry as vice chair and director; Dana R. Johnson and Paula Trom as directors; Marty J. Hoffmann as president, CEO, secretary, and director; Dean C. Hoffrogge as treasurer; and Stacie M. Montgomery as COO and CFO.
The Barry Foundation is led by Marty J Hoffmann, President, CEO, Secretary & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marty J Hoffmann
President, CEO, Secretary & Director
President & Secretary → President, CEO & Secretary, 2022
President, CEO & Secretary → President, CEO, Secretary & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$147K (2020) → $223K (2024)
Michael B Barry
Chair & Director
Director → Vice Chair & Director, 2022
Vice Chair & Director → Chair & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
B John Barry
Chairman Emeritus & Director
Chairman, CEO & Director → Chairman Emeritus, 2021
Chairman Emeritus → Chairman Emeritus & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana R Johnson
Director
Vice Chair & Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica M Barry
Vice Chair & Director
Director → Vice Chair & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paula Trom
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacie M Montgomery
COO & CFO
On filings since 2022
45 hrs/week
$71K (2022) → $116K (2024)
Dean C Hoffrogge
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Thomas J Barry (2020–2023) — Chair & Director
- Former: Pamela J Borgerding (2020–2022) — Vice Chair & Director
- Former: Gail Bollinger (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Marty J Byers (2021) — President, CEO, Director & Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $223K, to Marty J Hoffmann (President, CEO, Secretary & Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Barry Foundation
How much does The Barry Foundation give each year?
The Barry Foundation gave $1.8M across 322 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 277 grants.
What is The Barry Foundation's typical grant size?
The Barry Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,325, and its average grant was $5,486, across 322 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Barry Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Barry Foundation give grants?
The Barry Foundation's top state is North Dakota, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Minnesota (45%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fargo, ND (111 grants), Grand Forks, ND (26 grants), Moorhead, MN (20 grants) and West Fargo, ND (17 grants).
Does The Barry Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 322 grants with a stated purpose on The Barry Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Barry Scholarship Program" (72 grants), "Forward Barry Scholarship" (20 grants) and "FWD P2P: Student Participant Scholarship" (20 grants).
Who are The Barry Foundation's largest grantees?
The Barry Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation ($335,000), Venn Foundation ($200,000 across 2 grants) and Young Life Castaway Club ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 56 grants to individuals ($161,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Barry Foundation?
The Barry Foundation reported $54.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Barry Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 grants supported a range of charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Barry Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Barry Foundation's EIN?
The Barry Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5767275. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Barry Foundation 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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