The Barilla Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Barilla Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Georgetown, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 29 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$9.2 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.9 million the year before.
17% 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 | $1.3 million | 25 | $8.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.9 million | 26 | $6.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 29 | $9.2 million |
How to apply
The Barilla 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Barilla Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 27 | $1.5 million |
| Tennessee | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,125 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough Central Texas | General support of the organization | $250,000 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | General support of the organization | $250,000 |
| Abundant Life Foundation | General support of the organization | $100,000 |
| Lifeworks - Youth & Family Alliance | General support of the organization | $100,000 |
| Safe Alliance | General support of the organization | $100,000 |
| Texas Empowerment Academy | General support of the organization | $100,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | General support of the organization | $70,000 |
| Big - Brookwood in Georgetown | General support of the organization | $50,000 |
| Caring Place | General support of the organization | $50,000 |
| Childrens Advocacy Center of Williamson County (Casa) | General support of the organization | $50,000 |
| Family Eldercare | General support of the organization | $50,000 |
| Health Alliance for Austin Muscians | General support of the organization | $50,000 |
| Hope House Foundation | General support of the organization | $50,000 |
| Mobile Loaves and Fishes | General support of the organization | $50,000 |
| Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties (Owbc) | General support of the organization | $50,000 |
| Rockrideorg | General support of the organization | $50,000 |
| Austin Pets Alive | General support of the organization | $20,000 |
| Austin Wildlife Rescue | General support of the organization | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | General support of the organization | $20,000 |
| Songwriting With Soldiers | General support of the organization | $20,000 |
| Austin Zoo Inc | General support of the organization | $10,000 |
| Dress for Success | General support of the organization | $10,000 |
| Explore Austin | General support of the organization | $10,000 |
| Helping Hands of Georgetown | General support of the organization | $10,000 |
| Inside Books Project | General support of the organization | $10,000 |
| Austin Creative Alliance | General support of the organization | $5,407 |
| American Red Cross | General support of the organization | $5,125 |
| Austin School of Furniture | General support of the organization | $5,000 |
| I Live Here I Give Here | General support of the organization | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Cathryn J Godfrey
- Michael L Godfrey
- Justin T Godfrey
- Angela Godfrey
Questions people ask
Does The Barilla Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Barilla Foundation Inc give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Barilla Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Cathryn J Godfrey (President, Cfo, Director), Michael L Godfrey (VP, Cfo, Director), Justin T Godfrey (VP, Treasurer,k Director) and Angela Godfrey (VP, Secretary, Director).
What does The Barilla Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, youth programs and education.