Barn Road Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Barn Road Foundation is a private foundation in Tiburon, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 27 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $611,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$611,000
- Assets$45.2 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.5 million the year before.
26% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.7 million | 31 | $40.0 million |
| 2023 | $2.5 million | 46 | $43.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 27 | $45.2 million |
How to apply
Barn Road 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 Barn Road Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 1 | $611,000 |
| California | 18 | $372,000 |
| New York | 2 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $50,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $20,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable | General Support | $611,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Norcal | General Support | $100,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | General Support | $100,000 |
| Yale University | General Support | $50,000 |
| De Young Art Meuseum | General Support | $50,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General Support | $50,000 |
| Brigid Alliance | General Support | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast | General Support | $50,000 |
| Point Blue Conservation | General Support | $30,000 |
| SF Moma | General Support | $25,500 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Servic | General Support | $25,000 |
| Homeward Bound | General Support | $25,000 |
| Act | General Support | $25,000 |
| Common Sense Media | General Support | $25,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-el of San Franci | General Support | $10,000 |
| Field Museum | General Support | $10,000 |
| San Francisco Ballet | General Support | $10,000 |
| Young Center Chicago | General Support | $10,000 |
| Mesa Refuge | General Support | $10,000 |
| Lifehouse | General Support | $10,000 |
| For Site Foundation | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Exploratorium | General Support | $10,000 |
| Music Maker Fundation | General Support | $2,500 |
| Grace Cathedral | General Support | $2,500 |
| San Francisco Free Clinic | General Support | $2,000 |
| Marin Academy | General Support | $1,000 |
| Marin County Day School | General Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ian Altman
- Laura Scher
Questions people ask
Does Barn Road Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Barn Road Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Barn Road Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ian Altman (President) and Laura Scher (VP/Sec/Trea).
What does Barn Road Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.