The Deborah and Byron Barkley
The Deborah and Byron Barkley is a private foundation, based in Salt Lake City, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $443K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $48K. Net investment income was $15K.
The Deborah and Byron Barkley at a glance
In short: The Deborah and Byron Barkley gave $48K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $48,000
- +336.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,000
- +772.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $24,000
- Total assets
- $442,787
- -6.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Deborah and Byron Barkley funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Utah ($36K). Together the top 2 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Deborah and Byron Barkley gives
- In 2024 it paid out 320% 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $48K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Medical Care | $35,500 |
| Department of Orthopaedics Salt Lake City, UT | Medical Care | $12,500 |
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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 | $442,787 | $17,327 | $50,438 | $48,000 | 2 | $48,000 | $14,889 | $14,988 |
| 2023 | $471,549 | $118 | $13,278 | $11,000 | 4 | $11,000 | $956 | $15,967 |
| 2022 | $483,495 | $139,500 | $11,442 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $225 | $11,164 |
| 2021 | $357,850 | $357,850 | — | — | — | — | — | $8,701 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Deborah and Byron Barkley reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Deborah and Byron Barkley is led by Byron Barkley, President on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Byron Barkley
President
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Deborah and Byron Barkley
How much does The Deborah and Byron Barkley give each year?
The Deborah and Byron Barkley gave $48K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $11K across 4 grants.
How large is The Deborah and Byron Barkley?
The Deborah and Byron Barkley reported $443K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Deborah and Byron Barkley operate?
The Deborah and Byron Barkley has awarded grants in Utah.
What is The Deborah and Byron Barkley's EIN?
The Deborah and Byron Barkley's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1763737. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 2021–2024
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