Vivian J Barlow Foundation
Vivian J Barlow Foundation is a private foundation, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it made $78K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $37K.
Vivian J Barlow Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,111,197
- -3.7% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $53,611
- -31.4% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $77,684
- +31.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $95,796
- +27.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,111,197 | $53,611 | $95,796 | $77,684 | $37,015 |
| 2024 | $1,153,383 | $78,140 | $74,878 | $58,900 | $60,498 |
| 2023 | $1,150,120 | $23,041 | $78,099 | $62,778 | $9,624 |
| 2022 | $1,205,180 | $39,697 | $73,760 | $55,460 | $21,395 |
| 2021 | $1,239,252 | $174,713 | $72,388 | — | $151,617 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vivian J Barlow Foundation is led by Sharon Wilson, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; all 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sharon Wilson
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$25K (2021) → $24K (2025)
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$17K (2023) → $18K (2025)
Alexa Sloan
Advisory Committee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$250 (2021) → $1K (2025)
Brett Barlow
Advisory Committee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$250 (2021) → $1K (2025)
David Barlow
Advisory Committee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$250 (2021) → $1K (2025)
Henrietta Fridholm
Advisory Committee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$250 (2021) → $1K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: US Bank (2021–2022) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $24K, to Sharon Wilson (Executive Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Vivian J Barlow Foundation
How large is Vivian J Barlow Foundation?
Vivian J Barlow Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $54K.
What is Vivian J Barlow Foundation's EIN?
Vivian J Barlow Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-6186289. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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