Barr Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Barr Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $43,350 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$43,350
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $37,250 the year before.
44% 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 | $37,250 | 31 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $43,350 | 23 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Barr Charitable 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.
What Barr Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 4 | $14,500 |
| Vermont | 9 | $13,350 |
| California | 6 | $11,500 |
| New York | 2 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Envision Unlimited | General & to support the adaptive cycling program | $10,000 |
| Planting Justice | General | $5,000 |
| Living Tree Alliance | For 2nd day rosh hashanah and children programming througout the year | $4,500 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | Campaign for a just east bay | $3,000 |
| Disability Lead | General | $2,500 |
| Bennington Early Childhood Center | General | $2,150 |
| Civicure | Civic and cultural restoration | $2,000 |
| Impact 100 East Bay | General | $2,000 |
| Prospect Mountain Association | Bill koch league | $1,800 |
| Bennington College | Capa | $1,500 |
| Shaftbury Elementary School PTO | Rainbow food committee | $1,200 |
| Borderless Magazine | General | $1,000 |
| Hubbard Hall Projects | Thanks to andrew pate for his work | $1,000 |
| John G McCullough Free Library | General | $1,000 |
| Young Center | For immigrant childrens rights | $1,000 |
| Biotech Partners | General | $500 |
| Impact 500 Global | General | $500 |
| Magee Womens Research Institute | General | $500 |
| Narika | General | $500 |
| Opportunity Junction | General | $500 |
| The Fund for North Bennington Inc | General | $500 |
| Vtdigger | General | $500 |
| Vermont Arts Exchange | General | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy L Domini- Resigned 12525
- Teri L Barr
- Bianca Barr
- Shira Sternberg
- Nushin Kormi
- Wendy Holding-Appointed 12525
Questions people ask
Does Barr Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Barr Charitable Trust give?
$43,350 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Barr Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Amy L Domini- Resigned 12525 (Trustee), Teri L Barr (Trustee), Bianca Barr (Trustee) and Shira Sternberg (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Barr Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, community development and education.