The Barry Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Barry Foundation is a private foundation in Fargo, North Dakota. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 322 grants; the typical grant was $1,325 and the largest $335,000. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants322
- Typical grant$1,325
- Largest grant$335,000
- Assets$54.9 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
46% of its 2024 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 | $1.4 million | 277 | $49.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 322 | $54.9 million |
How to apply
The Barry 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 The Barry Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to North Dakota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 212 | $864,400 |
| Minnesota | 82 | $799,550 |
| Arizona | 5 | $22,500 |
| New York | 2 | $15,000 |
| Nebraska | 3 | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $10,000 |
| Iowa | 2 | $8,000 |
| South Dakota | 3 | $6,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $6,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation | Education: Capital Campaign - TRPLF Auditorium | $335,000 |
| Venn Foundation | Education: Summit Academy Dental Assistant Program PRI (DAF) | $197,500 |
| Young Life Castaway Club | Spirituality: Capital Campaign - Phase 2 Building | $150,000 |
| JPII Catholic Schools | Education: Match for Deacon Builders Scholarship Endowment | $140,000 |
| Ottertail County Humane Society | Environment: Expanding Our Pawprint Campaign | $100,000 |
| Mayo Foundation | Health: Capital Campaign - Arizona. Bold. Forward. Ambulatory Infusion Center | $100,000 |
| Ann Bancroft Foundation | Education: Annual Event and Programming | $25,000 |
| Simpson Housing Services Inc | Health: Music for Shelter and Programming | $25,000 |
| Folkways fiscal host FM Area Foundation | Arts: Downtown Community Programming Support for Folkways | $10,000 |
| Churches United for the Homeless | Health: Homeless Stabilization | $10,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Health: Annual Fundraiser Match Support | $10,000 |
| University of North Dakota | Barry Scholarship Program | $6,100 |
| Creative Care for Reaching Independence Inc | PaY Internship CCRI | $6,000 |
| FirstLink | PaY Internship FirstLink | $6,000 |
| Harvest Hope Farm | PaY Internship Harvest Hope Farm | $6,000 |
| Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity | PaY Internship Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity | $6,000 |
| YWCA Cass Clay | PaY Internship YWCA Cass Clay | $6,000 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | Education: Public Service Academy Student Support | $5,000 |
| Concordia College | Education: Memorial - Dr. Daniel Giles Lysne | $5,000 |
| North Dakota State University Foundation and Alumni Association | Education: Memorial - Dr. Daniel Giles Lysne | $5,000 |
| Wilderness Inquiry Inc | Environment: Outdoor Education Program | $5,000 |
| Clare Housing | Health: A Place to Call Home and Programming | $5,000 |
| Jeremiah Program of Fargo-Moorhead | Health: Journey for Hope and Programming | $5,000 |
| One Heartland | Health: Annual Support for Programs | $5,000 |
| Recovery Reinvented fiscal host Dakota Medical Foundation | Health: Recovery Reinvented and Programming | $5,000 |
| Arizona State University | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Carthage College | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Chapman University | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Colorado State University | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Concordia College | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Concordia College | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Concordia College | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Concordia College | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Cornell University | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Creighton University | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Grand Canyon University | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Grand Canyon University | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Iowa State University | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Macalester College | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Mayville State University | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- B John Barry
- Michael B Barry
- Dana R Johnson
- Jessica M Barry
- Paula Trom
- Marty J Hoffmann
- Dean C Hoffrogge
- Stacie M Montgomery
Questions people ask
Does The Barry Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Barry Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 322 grants, with a typical grant of $1,325.
Who runs The Barry Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists B John Barry (Chairman Emeritus & Director), Michael B Barry (Chair & Director), Dana R Johnson (Director) and Jessica M Barry (Vice Chair & Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Barry Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.