Timothy and Michele Barakett Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Timothy and Michele Barakett Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $8.8 million in 35 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $2.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$8.8 million
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$25.5 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $7.5 million the year before.
36% of its 2024 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 | $7.5 million | 32 | $24.7 million |
| 2024 | $8.8 million | 35 | $25.5 million |
How to apply
Timothy and Michele Barakett 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 Timothy and Michele Barakett Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 12 | $6.7 million |
| New York | 18 | $1.7 million |
| California | 3 | $430,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard College | Michele and timothy barakett fas dean's discretionary fund | $2.0 million |
| Harvard College | Michele and timothy barakett start-up grant program fund | $1.4 million |
| Harvard College | Timothy and michele barakett harvard quantum initiative support fund | $1.0 million |
| Rethink Food NYC Inc | Second installment of pledge | $750,000 |
| Harvard College | Barakett family athletic director's discretionary fund | $500,000 |
| Harvard College | Barakett, gse barakett family fellowship | $500,000 |
| Harvard College | Cohasset undergraduate fund | $500,000 |
| Education Super Highway | Donation to support organization to upgrade the internet access in public schools in america | $400,000 |
| Harvard College | Hbs dean's honorary endowment for business and society | $250,000 |
| Lawrence Catholic Academy | Lawrence catholic academy building campaign | $250,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | First installment of pledge to the for all campaign | $250,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | Donation to dubin breast center's annual benefit gala | $150,000 |
| Harvard College | Measuring mather fund | $100,000 |
| Harvard College | Donation to hbs fund | $100,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | Donation to organization fighting poverty in ny | $100,000 |
| Harvard College | Bridget terry long master's scholarship fund | $100,000 |
| The Shed | Donation to cultural institution of and for the 21st century artists | $100,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | Membership level donation toward upkeep and preservation of central park | $50,000 |
| The Bridge Golf Foundation | Organization using golf to improve life outcomes for young men of color in harlem, new york | $50,000 |
| The Public Theater | 1st installment of pledge to organization behind shakespeare in the park theater productions | $50,000 |
| Center for Hearing and Communications | Donation to annual feast fundraiser | $25,000 |
| Gilder Lehrman Institute | Donation to gala, honoring kathy and ken chenault | $25,000 |
| Greater Ny Foundation | Donation to civic institution for cross-sector problem solving in new york city | $25,000 |
| Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation Inc | Donation to join the artistic director's circle membership | $20,000 |
| Amazon Watch | General donation to support indigenous peoples protecting the amazon rainforest | $20,000 |
| Prep for Prep | Organization creating access for young people of color to first-rate educational, leadership development and professional advancement opportunities | $20,000 |
| Professional Children's School | Donation to the fund for professional children's school | $10,000 |
| The Dalton School | Donation to the school's annual fund campaign | $10,000 |
| The School of American Ballet | Donation to organization producing ballet performances in nyc | $10,000 |
| Stanford University Development Services | Donation to the 20th anniversary of lab and scientific symposium | $10,000 |
| Gallim Dance Company | Donation to inter-disciplinary arts organization and dance company | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Donation to dance against cancer benefit | $5,000 |
| Lulu & Leo Fund | Contribution to the choose creativity awards | $5,000 |
| Marissa Lorea Fund | General donation to organization providing scholarship funds to athletic girls in north providence, ri | $3,000 |
| The Episcopal School | Donation to nursery school's annual fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Timothy Barakett
- Michele Barakett
Questions people ask
Does Timothy and Michele Barakett Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Timothy and Michele Barakett Foundation give?
$8.8 million in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Timothy and Michele Barakett Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Timothy Barakett (Trustee) and Michele Barakett (Trustee).
What does Timothy and Michele Barakett Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and faith communities.