The Hernan & Orfi Barros Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Hernan & Orfi Barros Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $900,500 in 83 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $250,000. 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$900,500
- Number of grants83
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$8.8 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $524,520 | 48 | $8.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 67 | $8.3 million |
| 2025 | $900,500 | 83 | $8.8 million |
How to apply
The Hernan & Orfi Barros 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 The Hernan & Orfi Barros Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 59 | $817,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $13,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $1,700 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| White Memorial Medical Center Charitable Foundatio | AHWM Montebello Renovation & Beautification Hospital Chapel | $250,000 |
| Glendale Adventist Academy | Cafeteria Bathroom and Other Renovation Needs | $100,000 |
| Glendale Adventist Academy | School Operational Expenses | $100,000 |
| Vallejo Drive Church | The Friends of Music Ministry Fund | $88,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church Hollywood | Choir Tour France Ministry Project | $25,000 |
| Glendale Adventist Academy | Worthy Student Fund | $25,000 |
| La Sierra University | The Marsh Vocal Competition | $25,000 |
| Southern California Conference of Seventh Day Adve | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Vallejo Drive Church | For The Disaster Relief Fund | $25,000 |
| Just Horizons Alliance Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Philoscare Corp | To Support and Advance the Musical Endeavor of Sierra Linda Master Chorale and Orchestra | $20,000 |
| Adventist Development and Relief Agency Internatio | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Glendale Adventist Academy | Drama Department Fund | $10,000 |
| Glendale Adventist Academy | Music Program Fund | $10,000 |
| La Sierra University | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Loma Linda University Medical Auxiliary | Bella Vista Hospital, Puerto Rico. To Establish an educational center | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Master Chorale Assn | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Vallejo Drive Church | VDC Worthy Student Fund | $10,000 |
| White Memorial Medical Center Charitable Foundatio | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Vallejo Drive Church | Friends of Music Ministry (FOM) Fund | $8,000 |
| Americares Foundation Inc | Emergency Aid to Survivors in Myanmar, Ukraine, Gaza and other crisis zones | $5,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Rebuilding from Wildfires Fund | $5,000 |
| California Institute of Technology | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Khehsed Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| La Works Inc | Aid Fire Relief Fund | $5,000 |
| La Sierra University | The Music Department at La Sierra University | $5,000 |
| Public Media Group of Southern California | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | To Help Children in Myanmar in the Aftermath of the earthquake | $5,000 |
| Southwestern University | History Department at Southwestern University | $5,000 |
| United States Fund for UNICEF | Help Save Children's Lives and End Hunger in Gaza | $5,000 |
| Vallejo Drive Church | Condolence Fund | $5,000 |
| Vallejo Drive Church | The Friends of Music Ministry (FOM) Fund | $5,000 |
| Vallejo Drive Church | the Friends of Music Ministry (FOM) Fund | $5,000 |
| White Memorial Medical Center Charitable Foundatio | Chapel Preliminary Costs Fund | $5,000 |
| San Fernando Valley Academy | Child Development Center Directed by Mrs. Alma Wesley | $3,200 |
| University of Southern California | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | General & Unrestricted | $2,350 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Humanitarian Experience Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- R Marina Raines
Questions people ask
Does The Hernan & Orfi Barros Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Hernan & Orfi Barros Foundation give?
$900,500 in tax year 2025, across 83 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs The Hernan & Orfi Barros Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists R Marina Raines (Pres, Dir, Sec, Treas).
What does The Hernan & Orfi Barros Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.