Barbasol Foundation
Accepts applications
Barbasol Foundation is a private foundation in Dublin, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $418,070 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$418,070
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$761,274
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was up from $263,556 the year before.
41% 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 | $263,556 | 32 | $0 |
| 2024 | $418,070 | 31 | $761,274 |
How to apply
| Contact | The Barbasol Foundation 6156 Wilcox Rd, Dublin, OH 43016 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (614) 602-8225, dnmurray@perio-inc.com |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See Grant Program at https://barbasol.com/pages/bcares |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Barbasol Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 24 | $265,070 |
| Illinois | 3 | $126,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,400 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ashland County Community Foundation | Funds to be used to open new childcare center in Ashland, OH. Funds are allocated to capital expenditures. | $150,000 |
| Individual | Support of new high school operations | $125,000 |
| Treasure House | General operating support for disabled individual housing program. The program allows young-adults with cognitive or developmental disabilities to live mostly on their own in a safe and supporting environment. | $25,000 |
| Individual | Funds to be used for the wellness and mindfulness in schools - equiping educators with the tools to teach coping and regulating skills in the classroom. | $15,000 |
| Seeds of Caring | General operating funds towards their Help and Hope for Hungry and Homeless Neighbors program. The program provided 30 service-based opportunities for kids aged 2-12 and their families to learn about issues facing the community and also meet the needs of our community's most vulnerable citizens. | $14,300 |
| American Vets Appr Events | General operating support for veteran's appreciation events in Ashland County, OH. | $6,000 |
| Cristo Rey Columbus HS Work Study | Underwriting the cost for two students to participate in Cristo Rey's work-study program. The students were placed at the Childhood League. | $6,000 |
| Contemporary Theater of Ohio | Funds to be used for their in-residency program - program staff on site at schools teaching STEAM topics through art and theatre. | $6,000 |
| Homeport | Funds to be allocated to the after school program, which provides youth residents educational support through the school year and educational day programming during school breaks. | $6,000 |
| Friends of CASA of Franklin Co | General operating funds towards developing a new and specialized training program for volunteer GALs working with CASA to help them better understand, identify and address issues and concerns facing the LGBTQ youth they serve. | $5,000 |
| Foundations Community Childcare Inc | Create a new Ashland Childcare Center | $5,000 |
| Ashland Bike Project | Funds to be used to purchase bikes and biking equipment for school-aged programming in Ashland, OH. | $5,000 |
| Best Buddies in Ohio | Funds to be used for their central Ohio buddy program - pairing an IDD youth to form friendships with non-IDD youth. | $5,000 |
| Columbus Speech and Hearing | Funds to be allocated to the early identification and intervention program reducing costs for speech and hearing services for low-income children and their families. | $5,000 |
| Family Mentor Foundation | Funds to be allocated to the buddy box program, which will provide meals to low-income children when free school lunches are not available during the weekends and school breaks. | $5,000 |
| Individual | Funds to be used for the food in schools program - teaching kids about the importance of healthy and nutritius food. | $5,000 |
| Individual | Funds will be used to support basic need pantries (food, clothing, school supplies, and toiletries) in low-income schools. | $5,000 |
| Individual | Funds to be used to upgrade playground options catering to all sensory and disability needs. | $4,500 |
| United Schools Network | Funds to be used for microgrant program for school alumni - bus passes, new computers, lab fees. | $4,500 |
| Pelotonia | General operating funds towards cancer research at the James Center at Ohio State University Medical Center. | $4,220 |
| Girls on the Run | Scholarship funds for low-income girls participating in the running and fitness program. | $2,500 |
| Individual | $2,500 | |
| Individual | Scholarship funds for low-income boys participating in the running and fitness program. | $2,500 |
| Healthy Kids Running Series | Sponsorship of the Upper Arlington spring and fall youth running program. | $1,400 |
| City of Ashland | This grant will be used to sponsor the Ashland Symphony to perform at the Ashland Community Summer Band Shell Series. | $750 |
| Individual | General operating funds; employee match donation. | $500 |
| PGA Tour Charities | General operating funds; in memoriam donation. | $500 |
| Individual | eneral operating funds; in memoriam donation. | $500 |
| Ashland County Cancer Association | General operating funds towards their cancer patient programming. | $200 |
| Alzheimer's Association | In memoriam matching grant towards their research program | $100 |
| Friendship Animal Protective League | General operating funds; in memoriam donation. | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Melanie J Murray
- Sarah E Fast
- Devin N Murray
Questions people ask
Does Barbasol Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See Grant Program at https://barbasol.com/pages/bcares.
How much does Barbasol Foundation give?
$418,070 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Barbasol Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Melanie J Murray (President), Sarah E Fast (Treasurer) and Devin N Murray (Secretary).
What does Barbasol Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and youth programs.