The Barra Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Barra Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.9 million in 85 grants; the typical grant was $11,000 and the largest $305,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.9 million
- Number of grants85
- Typical grant$11,000
- Largest grant$305,000
- Assets$94.8 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.3 million the year before.
52% 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 | $3.3 million | 80 | $82.2 million |
| 2024 | $4.9 million | 85 | $94.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Barra Foundation Wwwbarrafoundationorg, Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (610) 964-7601 |
| What to submit | All letters of inquiry (LOI) must be submitted through an online system at www.barrafoundation.org. The loi must include information about the type of request, timeframe, targeted audience, etc. |
| Deadlines | No formal submission deadlines. |
| Restrictions | Grants are restricted to the greater philadelphia region. The primary focus of the foundation is on innovation in and across the fields of arts and culture, education, health and human services. Please see www.barrafoundation.org for further information. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Barra Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 73 | $3.7 million |
| California | 2 | $102,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $56,500 |
| New York | 3 | $42,500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $12,200 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TCG Groceries | Catalyst fund grant - $300,000, knowledge and networks grant - $5,000 | $305,000 |
| Philadelphia City Fund | Catalyst fund grant | $300,000 |
| Workshop Learning | Entity support - special grant | $263,280 |
| Art-Reach | Knowledge and networks grant | $205,000 |
| Philadelphia Accelerator Fund | Mission aligned investment grant | $200,000 |
| Sustainable Business Networktriple Bottom Brewing | Catalyst fund grant | $182,500 |
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Knowledge and networks grant | $180,000 |
| Drexel University | Catalyst fund grant | $150,000 |
| Famfrequency Productions | Catalyst fund grant | $150,000 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | Entity support - special grant | $125,000 |
| Research for Action | Catalyst fund grant | $118,000 |
| Greenline Access Capital | Knowledge and networks grant | $105,000 |
| We Love Philly | Catalyst fund grant - $100,000, knowledge and networks grant - $5,000 | $105,000 |
| Bolt | Catalyst fund grant | $100,000 |
| Democracy at Work Institute | Catalyst fund grant | $100,000 |
| Green & Healthy Homes Initiative Inc | Catalyst fund grant | $100,000 |
| Mann Center for the Performing Arts | Catalyst fund grant | $100,000 |
| United Way | Entity support - special grant - $95,000, entity support - staff grant - $1,000 | $96,000 |
| Pathways to Housing Pa | Catalyst fund grant | $75,000 |
| Pig Iron Theatre Company | Entity support - special grant | $75,000 |
| Deep Space Mindfederation of Neighborhood Centers | Catalyst fund grant | $70,950 |
| Xiente | Catalyst fund grant - $66,668, entity support - staff grant - $2,000 | $68,668 |
| The Fountain Fund | Knowledge and networks grant - $55,000, entity support - staff grant - $1,500 | $56,500 |
| Nowak Metro Finance Lab | Knowledge and networks grant | $55,000 |
| Ccate | Catalyst fund grant | $50,000 |
| Jubilee School | Catalyst fund grant | $50,000 |
| P Michael Boone Foundation | Catalyst fund grant | $50,000 |
| The Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund | Catalyst fund grant | $50,000 |
| The Philadelphia Foundation | Entity support - special grant | $50,000 |
| Children's Literacy Initiative | Knowledge and networks grant - $5,000, recovery and response grant - $35,000 | $40,000 |
| College Unbound | Catalyst fund grant | $25,000 |
| Dayonenotdaytwo | Catalyst fund grant | $25,000 |
| Impactphl | Knowledge and networks grant | $25,000 |
| Seachange Capital Partners Inc | Entity support - special grant | $25,000 |
| Project Home | Entity support - director's grant - $20,000, entity support - staff grant - $1,000 | $21,000 |
| Anthony Wayne Theater | Entity support - director's grant | $20,000 |
| Cobbs Creek Restoration and Community Foundation | Entity support - director's grant | $20,000 |
| Heights Philadelphia (Formerly Phila Futures) | Entity support - director's grant | $20,000 |
| Zoological Society of Philadelphia | Entity support - director's grant | $20,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety | Entity support - director's grant | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kristina L Wahl
- Matthew Bergheiser
- Clayton Gates McNeil
- Emily L Turner
- Uva Coles
- Michael Dipiano
- Stacy E Holland
- Magda Martinez
- David P O'Conner
- Joanna McNeil Lewis
- Robert L McNeil III
- John C Williams Jr
Questions people ask
Does The Barra Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No formal submission deadlines.
How much does The Barra Foundation Inc give?
$4.9 million in tax year 2024, across 85 grants, with a typical grant of $11,000.
Who runs The Barra Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Kristina L Wahl (President, Treasurer), Matthew Bergheiser (Chairman), Clayton Gates McNeil (Secretary) and Emily L Turner (Assistant Treasurer) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does The Barra Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.