Barrette Family Fund
Preselected recipients only
Barrette Family Fund is a private foundation in Hanover, New Hampshire. In tax year 2025 it gave $871,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $275,000. 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$871,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$275,000
- Assets$13.8 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was down from $965,078 the year before.
18% 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 | $1.1 million | 24 | $12.0 million |
| 2024 | $965,078 | 28 | $13.6 million |
| 2025 | $871,000 | 26 | $13.8 million |
How to apply
Barrette Family Fund 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 Barrette Family Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 17 | $542,500 |
| Vermont | 7 | $303,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | Support of non-profit purpose of organization | $275,000 |
| Individual | Support of non-profit purpose of organization | $150,000 |
| Individual | Support of non-profit purpose of organization | $122,000 |
| Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center | Support of non-profit purpose of organization | $50,000 |
| Individual | Support of non-profit purpose of organization | $50,000 |
| Lebanon Opera House | Support of non-profit purpose of organization | $50,000 |
| Hanover Nursey School | Support of non-profit purpose of organization | $38,000 |
| Gift of Adoption | Support of non-profit purpose of organization | $15,000 |
| Upper Valley Business Alliance Foun | Support of non-profit purpose of organization | $15,000 |
| Friends of University Laval | Support of non-profit purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Interplay Jazz Arts Inc | Support of non-profit purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital | Support of non-profit purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Individual | Support of non-profit purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Individual | Support of non-profit purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire Food Bank | Support of non-profit purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Individual | Support of non-profit purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| New London Hospital | Support of non-profit purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Upper Valley Humane Society | Support of non-profit purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| The Fells | Support of non-profit purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Individual | Support of non-profit purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Sunapee Heritage Alliance | Support of non-profit purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Howe Library Corporation | Support of non-profit purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Mt Ascutney Hospital | Support of non-profit purpose of organization | $4,000 |
| Individual | Support of non-profit purpose of organization | $2,500 |
| Individual | Support of non-profit purpose of organization | $2,500 |
| Kimball Union Academy | Support of non-profit purpose of organization | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cynthia Barrette
- Raymond Barrette
- Julie A Barrette
- David R Barrette
- Kaitlyn S Barrette
Questions people ask
Does Barrette Family Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Barrette Family Fund give?
$871,000 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Barrette Family Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Cynthia Barrette (President), Raymond Barrette (Trustee), Julie A Barrette (Trustee) and David R Barrette (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Barrette Family Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and education.