The James R & Mary Jane Barrett
The James R & Mary Jane Barrett is a private foundation, based in Baltimore, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $780K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $68K. Net investment income was $78K.
The James R & Mary Jane Barrett at a glance
In short: The James R & Mary Jane Barrett gave $68K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $68,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,500
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,500
- Total assets
- $779,924
- +0.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (25% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The James R & Mary Jane Barrett funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was A Jewish Voice for Peace Inc ($9K). Together the top 8 received $68K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 46 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The James R & Mary Jane Barrett gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 116% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2023) to $96K (2021). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Jewish Voice for Peace Inc Berkely, CA | Charitable | $8,500 |
| Allende Program in Social Medicine for Civilian Medical Resources Network Loves Park, IL | Charitable | $8,500 |
| Campaign for Peace Disarmament and Common Security Cambridge, MA | Charitable | $8,500 |
| Community Movement Builders (Bap) Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $8,500 |
| Community Peacemaker Teams Chicago, IL | Charitable | $8,500 |
| Interreligious Task Force on Central America Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $8,500 |
| Nonviolent Peaceforce Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $8,500 |
| PSR - La (Back from the Brink) Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $8,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $779,924 | $89,861 | $82,563 | $68,000 | 8 | $68,000 | $77,590 | $58,414 |
| 2024 | $772,626 | $43,165 | $81,763 | $68,000 | 8 | $68,000 | $31,859 | $56,279 |
| 2023 | $811,224 | $12,907 | $65,835 | $52,500 | 7 | $52,500 | $10,980 | $55,263 |
| 2022 | $864,152 | $55,308 | $100,264 | $82,500 | 11 | $82,500 | $37,867 | $65,450 |
| 2021 | $909,108 | $127,441 | $111,363 | $96,000 | 12 | — | $113,978 | $65,589 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James R & Mary Jane Barrett reported a distributable amount of $58K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The James R & Mary Jane Barrett is led by Brian Barrett, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Barrett
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Larcom
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary C. Slicher
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Saranam
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Magno
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Maria Santelli (2021–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 James R & Mary Jane Barrett
How much does The James R & Mary Jane Barrett give each year?
The James R & Mary Jane Barrett gave $68K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $68K across 8 grants.
What is The James R & Mary Jane Barrett's typical grant size?
The James R & Mary Jane Barrett's median grant in 2025 was $8,500, and its average grant was $8,500, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The James R & Mary Jane Barrett give grants?
The James R & Mary Jane Barrett's top state is California, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (25%) and Massachusetts (13%).
Does The James R & Mary Jane Barrett give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The James R & Mary Jane Barrett's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (8 grants).
Who are The James R & Mary Jane Barrett's largest grantees?
The James R & Mary Jane Barrett's largest 2025 grantees include A Jewish Voice for Peace Inc ($8,500), Allende Program in Social Medicine for Civilian Medical Resources Network ($8,500) and Campaign for Peace Disarmament and Common Security ($8,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The James R & Mary Jane Barrett?
The James R & Mary Jane Barrett reported $780K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $68K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $58K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The James R & Mary Jane Barrett's EIN?
The James R & Mary Jane Barrett's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1685102. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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