Virginia J Barber Foundation
Virginia J Barber Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $56K. Net investment income was $53K.
Virginia J Barber Foundation at a glance
In short: Virginia J Barber Foundation gave $56K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $56,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $1,177,784
- +1.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 Virginia J Barber Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Operation Greyhound - Bob Palmatier ($8K). Together the top 7 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Virginia J Barber Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2024) to $65K (2023). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Operation Greyhound - Bob Palmatier El Cajon, CA | For Humane Treatment of Greyhounds | $8,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity San Diego, CA | For Assistance for the Less Fortunate | $8,000 |
| Mono Lake Committee Le Vining, CA | To Preserve the Environment | $8,000 |
| National Cat Protection Society Spring Valley, CA | For Humane Treatment of Cats | $8,000 |
| Lions Tigers and Bears Alpine, CA | For Humane Treatment of Lions, Tigers, and Bears | $8,000 |
| San Diego Foundation San Diego, CA | To Promote Education and Assistance | $8,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of East County Santee, CA | To Promote Welfare of Children | $8,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,177,784 | $76,438 | $79,974 | $56,000 | 7 | $56,000 | $52,551 | $56,990 |
| 2024 | $1,166,180 | $87,256 | $79,755 | $56,000 | 7 | $56,000 | $63,501 | $56,266 |
| 2023 | $1,163,630 | $51,229 | $22,603 | $64,750 | 7 | $64,750 | $29,265 | $54,481 |
| 2022 | $1,089,329 | $55,720 | $24,035 | $64,750 | 7 | $64,750 | $731 | $60,923 |
| 2021 | $1,121,921 | $87,455 | $25,722 | $59,500 | 7 | $59,500 | — | $64,378 |
| 2020 | $1,119,485 | $58,311 | $25,105 | $63,000 | 7 | — | — | $62,428 |
| 2019 | $1,149,108 | $62,337 | $26,268 | $63,000 | 7 | — | $36,217 | $61,823 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Virginia J Barber Foundation reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Virginia J Barber Foundation is led by John Eppstein, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Eppstein
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mark Nord
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Tony Konja
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Virginia J Barber Foundation
How much does Virginia J Barber Foundation give each year?
Virginia J Barber Foundation gave $56K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $56K across 7 grants.
What is Virginia J Barber Foundation's typical grant size?
Virginia J Barber Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,000, and its average grant was $8,000, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Virginia J Barber Foundation give grants?
Virginia J Barber Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (2 grants).
Does Virginia J Barber Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Virginia J Barber Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Virginia J Barber Foundation's largest grantees?
Virginia J Barber Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Operation Greyhound - Bob Palmatier ($8,000), Habitat for Humanity ($8,000) and Mono Lake Committee ($8,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Virginia J Barber Foundation?
Virginia J Barber Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Virginia J Barber Foundation's EIN?
Virginia J Barber Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5405824. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 22, 2022)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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