Barbara and John Phair Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Barbara and John Phair Foundation Inc is a private foundation in South Bend, Indiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $224,650 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$224,650
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2024 was up from $88,000 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $88,000 | 9 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $224,650 | 20 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Barbara and John Phair Foundation Inc 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 Barbara and John Phair Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 16 | $179,650 |
| Illinois | 3 | $25,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph County | Support | $50,000 |
| Barbara & John Phair Foundation Inc | Support | $34,000 |
| South Bend Parks Foundation Inc | Support | $20,000 |
| Lourdes Academy of OshKosh | Support | $20,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul Society | Support | $12,000 |
| The Villages of Indiana | Support | $10,000 |
| The Children's Center of Cicero-Berwyn | Support | $10,000 |
| Mokena Educational Foundation | Support | $10,000 |
| South Bend Community School Corp | Support | $8,400 |
| Downtown South Bend Foundation | Outreach ambassador | $6,500 |
| Michiana Public Broadcasting Corp | Support | $5,500 |
| US Soccer Development Fund | Develop soccer program | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Raclin Murphy Museum | Museum | $5,000 |
| The History Museum | Gala | $5,000 |
| Potawatomi Zoological Society | General support | $5,000 |
| South Bend Symphony Orchestra | Support | $5,000 |
| A Rosie Place for Children | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Riverbend Campfire | Support | $3,000 |
| Studebaker National Museum | Support | $2,750 |
| WVPE Public Radio | Support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- John Phair
- Barbara Phair
Questions people ask
Does Barbara and John Phair Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Barbara and John Phair Foundation Inc give?
$224,650 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Barbara and John Phair Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists John Phair (President) and Barbara Phair (Vice President).
What does Barbara and John Phair Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.