Barr Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Barr Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $249,055 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $49,782 and the largest $49,807. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$249,055
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$49,782
- Largest grant$49,807
- Assets$10.4 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $250,000 the year before.
33% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $250,000 | 9 | $6.3 million |
| 2024 | $250,000 | 8 | $7.4 million |
| 2025 | $249,055 | 6 | $10.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | J McFerran Barr II 435 N Whittington Pkwy Suite 180, Louisville, KY 40222 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (502) 327-5660 |
| What to submit | Applicants will be required to submit written grant proposals setting forth the purpose for which the assistance is sought, how the applicant will use the funds (with budget) and how program evaluation will be performed. |
| Deadlines | December 1 each year for payment of grants before year end. |
| Restrictions | The organization does not limit support to certain charitable, educational, religious, or scientific groups (other than the underlying requirement that the groups be qualified 501(c)(3) exempt organizations). |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 6 | $249,055 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cabbage Patch Settlement House | General supportcontributed 102 shares of microsoft corp stock on 11/19/25. Cost basis of $2,482 reported as book value; fair value of $49,686. | $49,807 |
| Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve | General supportcontributed 102 shares of microsoft corp stock on 11/19/25. Cost basis of $1,643 reported as book value; fair value of $49,686. | $49,807 |
| Gilda's Club Kentuckiana Inc | General supportcontributed 102 shares of microsoft corp stock on 11/19/25. Cost basis of $272 reported as book value; fair value of $49,686. | $49,807 |
| Lincoln Heritage Council of Boy Scouts of America Inc | General supportcontributed 9 shares of microsoft corp and 2,846 shares of kenvue inc stock on 11/19/25. Cost basis of $2,482 reported as book value; fair value of $49,604. | $49,757 |
| Second Hope Ministries | General support | $25,000 |
| Meredith Dunn School | General supportcontributed 1,539 shares of kenvue inc stock on 11/19/25. Cost basis of $2,159 reported as book value; fair value of $24,716. | $24,877 |
Officers and trustees
- Alexandra Ortiz
- J McFerran Barr II
- Matthew W Carper
- Panayiota G Jones
Questions people ask
Does Barr Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: December 1 each year for payment of grants before year end..
How much does Barr Foundation Inc give?
$249,055 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $49,782.
Who runs Barr Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Alexandra Ortiz (President), J McFerran Barr II (Chairman), Matthew W Carper (Treasurer) and Panayiota G Jones (Secretary).