The Charles and Elizabeth Barr

LOUISVILLE, KY EIN: 88-2146412

The Charles and Elizabeth Barr is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LOUISVILLE, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 30 grants totaling $441K. Net investment income was $1.7M.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.6M

+25.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$441K

+36.1% YoY

Grant Count

-6.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$15K

+45.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Charles and Elizabeth Barr reported a distributable amount of $433K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Charles and Elizabeth Barr

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Kentucky $813K (75%)

District of Columbia $67K (6%)

California $62K (6%)

New Jersey $40K (4%)

Maine $22K (2%)

Oregon $22K (2%)

New York $20K (2%)

Connecticut $15K (1%)

+8 more states

States

California Connecticut District of Columbia Georgia Illinois Indiana Kentucky Massachusetts Maryland Maine New Jersey New York Oregon Pennsylvania Texas Virginia

Cities

AmericusArlingtonAuroraBethesdaBostonBrunswickCantonChicagoCorvallisCrestwoodFrankfortHood RiverIndianapolisLexingtonLouisvilleMcleanNew KensingtonNew YorkPortlandPrinceton

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$5,646,280	$4,487,522	$5,098,786
Revenue	$1,700,089	$4,256,016	$5,440,927
Expenses	$541,963	$367,202	$342,141
Qualifying Distributions	$443,850	$329,100	$328,937
Net Investment Income	$1,664,736	$2,230,734	$883,294
Distributable Amount	$433,229	$300,460	$78,437

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

95 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Yew Dell Botanical Gardens ($150,000), Speed Art Museum ($65,000), Kentucky Opera Association Inc ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN PRINTING HOUSE FOR THE BLIND LOUISVILLE, KY	TO SUPPORT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR THE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED	$1,000
CHEVY CHASE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WASHINGTON, DC	TO SUPPORT THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	$2,000
DC PREP WASHINGTON, DC	TO PREPARE EACH CHILD ACADEMICALLY AND SOCIALLY FOR A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE	$10,000
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS NEW YORK, NY	TO DELIVER EMERGENCY MEDICAL AID TO PEOPLE IN CRISIS	$5,000
DUMBARTON HOUSE FUND FOR FUTURE WASHINGTON, DC	TO SUPPORT THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE COLONIAL DAMES OF AMERICA	$10,000
ENVIRONMENT OREGON PORTLAND, OR	TO WORK FOR CLEAN AIR, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN ENERGY, WILDLIFE AND OPEN SPACES, AND A LIVABLE CLIMATE	$5,000
ETHEL WALKER SCHOOL SIMSBURY, CT	TO PROVIDE COLLEGE PREPARATORY EDUCATION SERVICES FOR STUDENTS	$5,000
FEEDING AMERICA CHICAGO, IL	TO HELP PEOPLE GET THE FOOD AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO THRIVE	$5,000
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL NEW KENSINGTON, PA	TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD HOMES, COMMUNITY, AND HOPE	$5,000
IVY 1879 FOUNDATION INC PRINCETON, NJ	TO SUPPORT THE PRESERVATION OF THE IVY CLUB'S HISTORIC BUILDING	$20,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DR CHARLES C BARR	VICE PRESIDENT	1	—
ELIZABETH E BARR	PRESIDENT	1	—
ELIZABETH B FAWELL	DIRECTOR	1	—
CHARLES M BARR	DIRECTOR	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Charles and Elizabeth Barr?

The Charles and Elizabeth Barr is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LOUISVILLE, KY. It holds $5.6M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Charles and Elizabeth Barr?

As of 2024, The Charles and Elizabeth Barr holds $5.6M in total assets with $1.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 30 grants totaling $441K in 2024.

Where does The Charles and Elizabeth Barr operate?

The Charles and Elizabeth Barr has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia.

What size grants does The Charles and Elizabeth Barr award?

In 2024, The Charles and Elizabeth Barr awarded 30 grants totaling $441K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Charles and Elizabeth Barr required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Charles and Elizabeth Barr reported a distributable amount of $433K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Charles and Elizabeth Barr's EIN?

The Charles and Elizabeth Barr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2146412. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.