Barber Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Barber Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chantilly, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$20,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$0
Giving in 2025 was down from $24,700 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $25,000 | 8 | $0 |
| 2024 | $24,700 | 6 | $0 |
| 2025 | $20,000 | 6 | $0 |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | Barber Family Foundation PO Box 220983, Chantilly, VA 20153 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (703) 378-4353, submissions@mybff.org |
| What to submit | Application form (online or paper form), most recent college or high school transcripts, letter of recommendation from college professor or high school counselor, parents' tax return(s), an essay containing no more than 500 words, proof of military affiliation, college acceptance letter, 30-60 second video describing what it would mean to receive a scholarship |
| Deadlines | February 15 |
| Restrictions | For children of active duty, gold star or retired military service families, under the age of 26, high school senior or college undergraduate, enrolled in or accepted to an accredited 4 year college or university in the U.S.,full-time student, enrolled in degree granting undergraduate program, show demonstrated financial neeed, gpa of at least 3.0/4.0 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Barber Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 3 | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Educational | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational | $2,500 |
| Individual | Educational | $2,500 |
| Individual | Educational | $2,500 |
| Individual | Educational | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Timothy Barber
- Nicole McCullar
- Paul Kiamos
- Gregory Ayers
- Ruth Pearson
- Lauren Jeter
- John Malcolm
- Cornelius Perry
- Roderick Johnson
- Paula Keys Tilghman
Questions people ask
Does Barber Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: February 15.
How much does Barber Family Foundation give?
$20,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Barber Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Timothy Barber (President), Nicole McCullar (Director), Paul Kiamos (Director) and Gregory Ayers (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Barber Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.