Barber Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Barber Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chappaqua, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $43,050 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $7,200. 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$43,050
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$7,200
- Assets$538,971
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $35,575 the year before.
46% of its 2025 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 | $32,900 | 25 | $450,809 |
| 2024 | $35,575 | 30 | $497,480 |
| 2025 | $43,050 | 30 | $538,971 |
How to apply
Barber 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 Barber Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 1 | $7,200 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $7,100 |
| Arizona | 4 | $5,500 |
| Wyoming | 3 | $4,800 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $4,600 |
| New York | 6 | $3,950 |
| California | 2 | $3,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $1,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | General | $7,200 |
| Violence Intervention Program | General | $2,500 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hol | General | $2,500 |
| University of Scranton | General | $2,500 |
| Cornell University | General | $2,100 |
| Individual | General | $2,000 |
| The Wilderness Society | General | $1,800 |
| National Park Foundaton | General | $1,600 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | General | $1,500 |
| Heard Museum | General | $1,500 |
| The Charles Martell Society | General | $1,500 |
| Free Expression Foundation | General | $1,500 |
| Individual | General | $1,500 |
| The Lawrenceville School | General | $1,200 |
| Individual | General | $1,000 |
| Individual | General | $1,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | General | $1,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General | $1,000 |
| National Parks Conservancy | General | $1,000 |
| Good Samaritan Mission | General | $1,000 |
| JDRF - Breakthrough T1D | General | $800 |
| Food Bank of Wyoming | General | $800 |
| National Audubon Society | General | $800 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General | $700 |
| Individual | General | $700 |
| St Bernard's School | General | $500 |
| Stray Cat Theater | General | $500 |
| Individual | General | $500 |
| Chappaqua School Foundation | General | $500 |
| Individual | General | $350 |
Officers and trustees
- James L Barber III
- James L Barber
- Lynda Barber
- Christina Barber
Questions people ask
Does Barber Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Barber Family Foundation give?
$43,050 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Barber Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James L Barber III (Trustee), James L Barber (Trustee), Lynda Barber (Trustee) and Christina Barber (Trustee).
What does Barber Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and food and hunger.