The WJ Barney Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The WJ Barney Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Loudonville, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $185,100 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$185,100
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was down from $198,900 the year before.
16% 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 | $146,900 | 33 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $198,900 | 37 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $185,100 | 33 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
The WJ Barney Foundation Inc 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 The WJ Barney Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 19 | $94,800 |
| Georgia | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 2 | $15,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $14,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $8,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $6,800 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $4,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Jill Last Stage Cancer Foundat | Provide important timeouts from cancer to create positive, lasting memories for families | $20,000 |
| Maddie's Mark Foundation Inc | Provides best daysever for childrensuffering from majorillness | $15,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | To create, find andsupport programs that directly improve the health and well being ofchildren | $11,200 |
| Jordan Thomas Foundation | Provide prosthetics to children withamputations | $10,000 |
| Okizu Camp | Provide peer support. Mentoring and recreationalprograms to meet the needs of all families | $10,000 |
| Individual | Provide a place where horses are peoples guides | $8,000 |
| The Comm Foundbutler Family Foundat | FOSTER SAFETY OPPORTUNITY AND GROWTH FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMiLIES | $8,000 |
| Individual | For children to develop educational opportunities,increase physical,verbal,communicationand daily living skills andpromote better personal and socialopportunities | $8,000 |
| Individual | Help honor and remember our nation's fallen servicemen and women | $6,800 |
| Catie Hoch Foundation | Is dedicated tohelping childrenwhile they are intreatment for cancer | $6,600 |
| Individual | $6,000 | |
| Nancy B Clemente Cancer Fund | To fight cancer | $6,000 |
| Okizu Preservation Fund | Provides funding to ensure the future and longevity of camp okizu | $5,000 |
| Rensselaer County Search Rescue Inc | Assist law enforcement agenciesin locating and recovering lost or missing persons | $5,000 |
| Canine Partners for Life | To increase the independence and quality of life of individuals with physical, developmental and cognitive disabilities or who are in other situations of need, by providing and sustaining professionally trained service and companion dogs | $5,000 |
| Individual | Air transport ofanimals from overcrowded shelterswhere they are at risk of being euthanized toorganizations thatfind each animal ahome | $5,000 |
| Individual | $5,000 | |
| US Equestrian Team Foundation Inc | Support equestrianathletes and futureof equestrian | $4,000 |
| Remote Area Medical Foundation | Deliver basic medical aid to people | $4,000 |
| Living Resources Foundation | Promotion of thecare, facilities andequipment for individuals withdisabilities | $4,000 |
| Joint Vets Commw F Wigand VFW | To honor and helpveterans | $4,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation | Builds comfort homes where military and veterans can stay free of charge | $4,000 |
| Kai Foundation Inc | Set up clinic in africa | $3,000 |
| Project Recover | Is a collaborative effort to enlist 21st century science and technology in a quest to find and repatriate americans missing in action since world war ii in order to provide recognition and closure for families and the nation | $3,000 |
| Athelas Therapeutic Riding Inc | Provides opportunities for people with varying ability levels to challenge themselvesphysically and emotionally and to set goals to improve their quality of life through activities with horses | $2,500 |
| Woodland Cemetary Association | Taking care of cemetary | $2,500 |
| Individual | Educates about general aviationsrole in relocatingendangered seaturtles | $2,500 |
| The United Ministry of Delhi | Serving children andfamilies for 50 years | $2,500 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Since 9/11 helping america's hero's by providing mortgage free homes to gold star and fallen first responder families with young children and by building specifically adapted smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first respondres | $2,500 |
| All Saints Catholic Academy | Education | $2,000 |
| Intl Motor Racing Research Center | An archival and research library focused on preserving and sharing history of motorsports | $2,000 |
| Appf Firefighters Childrens Fund | Firefighter relieffund | $1,000 |
| Individual | To educate and empower individuals with disabilities in life changing sport and recreation programs to sustain healty, active and fun lifestyles | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah Pandick
- Dorothy Behrle
- Thomas Pandick
Questions people ask
Does The WJ Barney Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The WJ Barney Foundation Inc give?
$185,100 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The WJ Barney Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Deborah Pandick (President), Dorothy Behrle (Vice President) and Thomas Pandick (Treasurer,Secy,).
What does The WJ Barney Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and youth programs.