Barney Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Barney Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 34 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.7 million
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$44.3 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.8 million the year before.
6% of its 2024 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 | $1.8 million | 34 | $41.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 34 | $44.3 million |
How to apply
Barney 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 Barney Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 2 | $530,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $400,000 |
| Florida | 12 | $200,000 |
| Illinois | 6 | $200,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $55,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $55,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $50,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $50,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donors Trust | General purposes | $500,000 |
| Hillsdale College | General purposes | $400,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | General purposes | $50,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Misericordia - Heart of Mercy | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Nu Feinberg School of Medicine | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Special Olympics | General purposes | $50,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General purposes | $50,000 |
| The John Hopkins University | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Lost Tree Village Charitable Foundation | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Chicago Police Memorial Foundation | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Scoreboard Charities | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Hope Rural School | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Real Life Children's Ranch | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Warriors Renewal Coalition Inc | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Air Force Academy Foundation | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Big Dog Ranch Rescue | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Busch Wildlife Sanctuary | General purposes | $10,000 |
| K9S for Warriors | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Neads World Class Service Dogs | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Operation 300 Inc | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Travis Manion Foundation | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Treasure Coast Wildlife Center | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Mark Garwood Share Foundation | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Mission K9 Rescue | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Music City Marauders Hockey Association | General purposes | $5,000 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | General purposes | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen M Barney Sr
- Lynne C Barney
- Stephen M Barney Jr
- Kristen Barney Adams
Questions people ask
Does Barney Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Barney Family Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Barney Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephen M Barney Sr (Trustee), Lynne C Barney (Trustee), Stephen M Barney Jr (Foundation MGR.) and Kristen Barney Adams (Foundation MGR.).
What does Barney Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.