Barbour Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Barbour Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boulder, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $36,620 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $4,020. 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$36,620
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$4,020
- Assets$741,155
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $32,500 the year before.
5% 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 | $20,000 | 23 | $509,774 |
| 2024 | $32,500 | 29 | $668,459 |
| 2025 | $36,620 | 30 | $741,155 |
How to apply
Barbour 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 Barbour Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 6 | $9,200 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $4,770 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $4,400 |
| New York | 3 | $3,950 |
| Colorado | 6 | $3,500 |
| Missouri | 2 | $3,200 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $1,500 |
| California | 1 | $1,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YWCA | Unrestricted | $4,020 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Unrestricted | $3,400 |
| Washington University | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted | $2,200 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $2,200 |
| Miseracordia | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Camp Five Museum Foundation | Unresticted | $1,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| American Heart Assn | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Assoc | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $750 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $750 |
| International Assoc of Attunement P | Unrestricted | $700 |
| Sister Carmen Comm Center | Unrestricted | $700 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Unrestricted | $700 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | Unrestricted | $700 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $700 |
| Oakwood Center Inc | Unrestricted | $700 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | Unrestricted | $700 |
| Ripon College | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Children's Health Defense | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Co Trout Unlimited | Unrestricted | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- Krista Vanderveer
- James J Barbour
- Susi Shelton
- Ann Barbour
Questions people ask
Does Barbour Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Barbour Family Foundation give?
$36,620 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Barbour Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Krista Vanderveer (President), James J Barbour (Officer), Susi Shelton (Officer) and Ann Barbour (Officer).
What does Barbour Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and education.