William a Barlocker Foundation
The William a Barlocker Foundation is a private foundation based in Mesa, Arizona. Its 2024 filing describes direct charitable activity as scholarships for students who meet predetermined qualifications.
William a Barlocker Foundation at a glance
In short: William a Barlocker Foundation gave $14K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $690.35), top state Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,807
- +1.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $690
- +21.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $848
- Total assets
- $275,906
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to William a Barlocker Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists an individual recipient as the contact and requests grades, financial need, and year in school. It lists no restrictions on awards and says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists August 1 and December 31. Both dates are past as of October 2, 2026.
- Deadline
- The filing lists August 1 and December 31.
- Contact
Application contact: Nathan Smith
Mailing address: 841 S 54Th Cir, Mesa, AZ 85206
Phone: (480) 626-3880
Email: nathan@bhn.us
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William a Barlocker Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 106 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Utah (42%), Arizona (38%), Nevada (7%), Oregon (7%), and California (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
How William a Barlocker Foundation gives
- Giving fell 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2023) to $18K (2021). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 20 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $13,807 |
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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 | $275,906 | $13,302 | $16,449 | $13,807 | 20 | $13,807 | $10,660 | $13,273 |
| 2023 | $279,053 | $7,025 | $16,880 | $13,600 | 24 | $13,600 | $6,042 | $14,637 |
| 2022 | $288,908 | $129,415 | $19,032 | $17,655 | 21 | $17,656 | $128,039 | $15,317 |
| 2021 | $178,525 | $15,837 | $21,465 | $18,452 | 23 | $18,452 | $12,687 | $15,528 |
| 2020 | $184,153 | $9,855 | $16,919 | $13,749 | 18 | — | $8,000 | $15,981 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William a Barlocker Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 20 grants totaling $13,807. Grants ranged from $306 to $900, with a median of $848. The largest listed grants were $900 each to individual recipients for tuition.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Nathan Smith is listed as chairman on the 2024 filing.
William a Barlocker Foundation is led by Nathan Smith, Chairman on the 2024 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nathan Smith
Chairman
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Justin Smith (2020–2023) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 William a Barlocker Foundation
How much does William a Barlocker Foundation give each year?
William a Barlocker Foundation gave $14K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $14K across 24 grants.
What is William a Barlocker Foundation's typical grant size?
William a Barlocker Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $848, and its average grant was $690, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William a Barlocker Foundation give grants?
William a Barlocker Foundation's top state is Utah, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arizona (38%) and Nevada (7%).
Does William a Barlocker Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on William a Barlocker Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Tuition" (20 grants).
How large is William a Barlocker Foundation?
William a Barlocker Foundation reported $276K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from William a Barlocker Foundation?
The filing lists an individual recipient as the contact and requests grades, financial need, and year in school. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William a Barlocker Foundation's EIN?
William a Barlocker Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2395114. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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