Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation is a private foundation in Paradise Valley, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.0 million in 54 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $560,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.0 million
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$560,000
- Assets$61,215
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
30% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.7 million | 54 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 57 | $710,623 |
| 2025 | $2.0 million | 54 | $61,215 |
How to apply
Craig and Barbara Barrett 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.
What Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 4 | $616,000 |
| California | 4 | $490,000 |
| Arizona | 24 | $351,231 |
| Virginia | 3 | $308,103 |
| Montana | 6 | $66,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 4 | $46,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $39,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Institution of Washington | Carnegie fund sponsorship | $560,000 |
| California Institute of Technology | Disaster relief fund/geochemical innovation fund/trustees fund | $375,000 |
| Horatio Alger Association | Distinguished americans award sponsorship | $282,330 |
| Uss Arizona Legacy Foundation | General support | $170,000 |
| Individual | General support | $100,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Rice family fellowship | $50,000 |
| University of Montana | General support | $50,000 |
| Kiski School | General support | $33,500 |
| Individual | In support of the national museum of natural history gem and mineral collection | $30,000 |
| Arizona Interscholastic Association | Sponsorship - 2026 aia state robotics championship | $25,000 |
| Basis Charter Schools Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Individual | Annual board contribution/general support | $25,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Gala sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Barrows Neurological Foundation | 2026 barrow grand ball sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Si SE Puede Foundation | Stem center in arizona support | $25,000 |
| Global War on Terrorism Memorial FD | General support | $25,000 |
| Nooneleftorg | General support | $15,773 |
| African Parks Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| CM Russell Museum | General support | $12,500 |
| Junior Achievement of Arizona | Stem program support | $10,000 |
| Individual | General support | $10,000 |
| Arizona Science Center | Az science and engineering fair sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Scottsdale Museum of the West | 2025 spirit of the west fundraiser | $10,000 |
| Rand | General support | $10,000 |
| US Ukraine Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Individual | $10,000 | |
| Saltsburg Area Historical Society | General support | $6,000 |
| O'Connor Institute | Lbj dinner sponsorship,endowment | $6,000 |
| Heard Museum | Guild award sponsorship | $5,500 |
| Computer History Museum | General support | $5,000 |
| The Tibet Fund | General support | $4,000 |
| Individual | General support | $3,420 |
| Individual | General support/annual fund/restricted endowment | $2,900 |
| Individual | General support | $2,581 |
| Mountain States Legal Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Museum of Northern Arizona | General support | $2,500 |
| Historical League | Arizona historymakers sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Phoenix Zoo | General support | $2,250 |
| American Scandinavian Foundation | 2025 gala sponsorship | $2,000 |
| Individual | General support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara Barrett
- Craig Barrett
Questions people ask
Does Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2025, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Barbara Barrett (Vice Pres.) and Craig Barrett (President).
What does Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, education and arts and culture.