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An and Pearl G Barnett Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 363663240

An and Pearl G Barnett Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $158,325 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $6,162 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 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $105,242 the year before.

80% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$105,2423$159,714
2024$158,32510$0

How to apply

An and Pearl G Barnett 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What An and Pearl G Barnett Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois9$155,825
California1$2,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 10 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Merit School of Music
Chicago, IL
Charitable$60,000
Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art
Chicago, IL
Charitable$32,000
The Peoples Music School
Chicago, IL
Charitable$27,500
Chicago Parks Foundation
Chicago, IL
Charitable$12,000
Old Town School of Music
Chicago, IL
Charitable$6,325
Chicago School of Music
Chicago, IL
Charitable$6,000
Nourishing Hope
Chicago, IL
Charitable$6,000
Habitat for Humanity
Chicago, IL
Charitable$4,000
Safeplace International
Oakland, CA
Charitable$2,500
Second Presbytarian Church
Chicago, IL
Charitable$2,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does An and Pearl G Barnett Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does An and Pearl G Barnett Family Foundation give?

$158,325 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $6,162.

Who runs An and Pearl G Barnett Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Sarah Hemmer (President), Sharon Egan (Vice President) and Christine Buck (Secretary).

What does An and Pearl G Barnett Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and international.

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