Barrett Family Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
Barrett Family Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Clearwater, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $270,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$270,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$6.8 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $345,000 the year before.
25% of its 2025 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 | $187,610 | 8 | $4.7 million |
| 2023 | $342,391 | 19 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $345,000 | 10 | $6.4 million |
| 2025 | $270,000 | 8 | $6.8 million |
How to apply
Barrett Family Foundation Trust 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Barrett Family Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida. It also paid $5,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 4 | $150,000 |
| New York | 1 | $55,000 |
| California | 1 | $30,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Ministries Inc | Homelessness/mental health | $60,000 |
| American Swiss Foundation Inc | Education | $55,000 |
| Agency for Community Treatment Services | Homelessness/mental health | $30,000 |
| Blue Star Families | Veterans advocacy | $30,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Veterans advocacy | $30,000 |
| Operation Healing Forces | Homelessness/mental health | $30,000 |
| Grey Bull Rescue | International rescue program | $30,000 |
| American Embassy Bern | Swiss independence day | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Erika L Barrett
- Michelle Barrett-Skelly
- Thomas Skelly
Questions people ask
Does Barrett Family Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Barrett Family Foundation Trust give?
$270,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Barrett Family Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Erika L Barrett (Trustee), Michelle Barrett-Skelly (Exec Director Thru 7/1/25 & Trustee) and Thomas Skelly (Executive Director 7/1/25 & Trustee).
What does Barrett Family Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, housing and homelessness and veterans.