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J Frank Barefield Jr Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Birmingham, Alabama · EIN 392581130

J Frank Barefield Jr Family Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $12,500 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

How to apply

J Frank Barefield Jr Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What J Frank Barefield Jr Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Alabama.

StateGrantsAmount
Alabama1$10,000
Florida2$2,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Greater Birmingham Humane Society
Birmingham, AL
Support charity$10,000
Humane Society of Broward County
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Support charity$1,500
Broward Performing Arts Foundation
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Support charity$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does J Frank Barefield Jr Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does J Frank Barefield Jr Family Foundation give?

$12,500 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.

Who runs J Frank Barefield Jr Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists J Frank Barefield Jr (President/ C), Barbi H Briemann (Vice-Preside), John Franklin Barefield III (Board Member) and Lauren Awbrey Crooks (Board Member) among 8 officers and trustees.

What does J Frank Barefield Jr Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly animals and arts and culture.

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