Barney & Barney Foundation Annual Grant Program

Barney & Barney Foundation Annual Grant Program

Geographic Scope: San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, and Bay Area (California, US)

Mission Focus Areas:

Overview:
The Barney & Barney Foundation awards grants to local non-profit organizations annually. Since 2009, the Foundation has awarded $5.5 million to more than 300 non-profits.

Selection Process

• Nomination-based: Grant recipients are nominated and selected each year by Foundation colleagues
• Review: Foundation Committee reviews all grant applications and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors
• Selection: Board narrows candidates to 2-3 per area of focus (youth/communities or arts/environment)
• Annual rotation: Foundation is committed to supporting different non-profit organizations each year

Geographic Distribution

Grants are distributed across four regions:
• San Diego
• Orange County/Los Angeles
• Bay Area
• Contra Costa County

Eligibility: Local 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations serving the designated geographic areas