Barr Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Barr Family Foundation is a private foundation in Anaheim, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $7,500 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $5,000. 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$7,500
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$317,602
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $15,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12,000 | 3 | $293,583 |
| 2024 | $15,000 | 3 | $314,257 |
| 2025 | $7,500 | 2 | $317,602 |
How to apply
Barr 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.
What Barr Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Down Syndrome Connection | Unrestricted gifts | $5,000 |
| Choc Foundation | Unrestricted gifts | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Betty M Barr
- Marianne Elyse Iversen
- Sherry Lynn Fordham
Questions people ask
Does Barr Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Barr Family Foundation give?
$7,500 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs Barr Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Betty M Barr (Foundation Manager), Marianne Elyse Iversen (Trustee) and Sherry Lynn Fordham (Trustee).
What does Barr Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly disability.