Barrett Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Barrett Family Foundation is a private foundation in Woodbury, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $38,450 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$38,450
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$752,115
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $31,400 the year before.
32% 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 | $28,750 | 26 | $664,121 |
| 2024 | $31,400 | 26 | $711,628 |
| 2025 | $38,450 | 29 | $752,115 |
How to apply
Barrett 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 Barrett Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 29 | $38,450 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Peace | General | $5,000 |
| Alexandra House | General | $3,600 |
| Individual | General | $3,000 |
| Individual | General | $2,000 |
| New Path Mental Health | General | $2,000 |
| Veap | General | $2,000 |
| Centennial Food Shelf | General | $1,500 |
| Moveforward | General | $1,500 |
| Options for Women East | General | $1,500 |
| Archdiocese of St Paul | Capital campaign | $1,200 |
| Avenues for Youth | General | $1,000 |
| Individual | General | $1,000 |
| Individual | General | $1,000 |
| Catholic Community Fd-Annunciation | General | $1,000 |
| Community Emergency Services MPLS | General | $1,000 |
| Individual | General | $1,000 |
| Hope 4 Youth | General | $1,000 |
| Love Inc | General | $1,000 |
| Individual | General | $1,000 |
| Minnesota Boat Club | General | $1,000 |
| Sojourner Project | General | $1,000 |
| St Mary's Health Clinics | General | $1,000 |
| YWCA of MPLS | General | $1,000 |
| Individual | General | $500 |
| Enkrateria | General | $500 |
| Springbrook Nature Center | General | $500 |
| University of St Catherine | General | $250 |
| Impact Services | General | $200 |
| Panther Foundation | General | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael J Barrett
- Joanne K Barrett
Questions people ask
Does Barrett Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Barrett Family Foundation give?
$38,450 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Barrett Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael J Barrett (President) and Joanne K Barrett (V. President).
What does Barrett Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and youth programs.