Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Barney & Barney Foundation Annual Grant Program

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

Mission Focus Areas:

  • Supporting those in need

  • Assisting youth

  • Advancing the arts

  • Protecting the environment
  • 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

    What Barney & Barney Foundation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

    Grants in 2023
    31
    Total given
    $461K
    Median grant
    $10K
    Range
    $5,000–$40K
    • By dollars: California 73%, Arizona 20%, New York 7%. Top recipient cities: Phoenix, AZ; San Diego, CA; Scottsdale, AZ.
    • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

    Example grants

    • Human Options · Irvine, CA

      General operations

      $40K

    • Miracles for Kids Inc · Irvine, CA

      General operations

      $40K

    • The Elizabeth Hospice Inc · Escondido, CA

      General operations

      $40K

    • Apa Family Support Services · San Francisco, CA

      General operations

      $30K

    • Band of Parents · New York, NY

      General operations

      $30K

    IRS Form 990, 2023. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsyouth-programsartsenvironment

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