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The Michael James Barrett & April Purcell Barrett Foundation

Preselected recipients only Wilmington, Delaware · EIN 333733360

The Michael James Barrett & April Purcell Barrett Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $118,985 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

How to apply

The Michael James Barrett & April Purcell 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to District of Columbia.

StateGrantsAmount
District of Columbia2$85,000
California1$25,000
Arkansas1$8,985

Grants paid in 2025

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
World Central Kitchen Incorporated
Washington, DC
General & Unrestricted$50,000
Guardian Org Foundation
Washington, DC
General & Unrestricted$35,000
Vote Org
Oakland, CA
General & Unrestricted$25,000
Bill Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation
Little Rock, AR
General & Unrestricted$8,985

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Michael James Barrett & April Purcell Barrett Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Michael James Barrett & April Purcell Barrett Foundation give?

$118,985 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.

Who runs The Michael James Barrett & April Purcell Barrett Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Andrew Barrett (Dir, Sec, Treas, Pres), April Barrett (Dir), James Barrett (Dir) and Michelle Wyman (Dir, Pres).

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