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The Barrett Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Merrimack, New Hampshire · EIN 043372453

The Barrett Family Foundation is a private foundation in Merrimack, New Hampshire. In tax year 2025 it gave $31,404 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $300 and the largest $30,800. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $34,699 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$15,79213$73,398
2024$34,69913$41,869
2025$31,4044$25,846

How to apply

The 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Barrett Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Hampshire.

StateGrantsAmount
New Hampshire2$31,300
Connecticut1$100
Texas1$4

Grants paid in 2025

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Trinity High School
Manchester, NH
Operating$30,800
St Christopher Academy
Nashua, NH
Operating$500
Trinity College
Hartford, CT
Operating$100
Individual
TX
Operating$4

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Barrett Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Barrett Family Foundation give?

$31,404 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $300.

Who runs The Barrett Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Thomas Barrett (Dir/Pres), Matthew Barrett (Dir/Vice Pre), Nancy Barrett (Dir/Trs/Sec) and Christopher Barrett (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does The Barrett Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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