The Barr Foundation
Accepts applications
The Barr Foundation is a private foundation in Chesapeake, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $139,569 in 103 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$139,569
- Number of grants103
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was down from $165,025 the year before.
25% of its 2024 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 | $165,025 | 96 | $5.6 million |
| 2024 | $139,569 | 103 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Clay H Barr 129 Hanbury Road W Suite 201, Chesapeake, VA 23322 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (757) 625-1627 |
| What to submit | Written request |
| Deadlines | June 30, 2024 |
What The Barr Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 34 | $66,551 |
| New York | 28 | $45,033 |
| District of Columbia | 13 | $9,790 |
| Washington | 1 | $4,100 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $2,500 |
| California | 2 | $1,950 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $1,814 |
| Illinois | 4 | $1,638 |
| Ohio | 2 | $1,413 |
| Maryland | 3 | $1,100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | To support the mission of the organization | $25,000 |
| Virginia Arts Festival | To support the mission of the organization | $20,800 |
| Chrysler Museum | To support the mission of the organization | $14,050 |
| Beth El | To support the mission of the organization | $5,360 |
| Whro | To support the mission of the organization | $5,300 |
| Metropolitan Museum | To support the mission of the organization | $4,100 |
| Ukrainian Humanity Center | To support the mission of the organization | $4,100 |
| Hopewell Fundgalvanize USA | To support the mission of the organization | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of SE Virginia | To support the mission of the organization | $2,700 |
| Planned Parenthood | To support the mission of the organization | $2,500 |
| Virginia Symphony | To support the mission of the organization | $2,500 |
| Horizon Hampton Roads | To support the mission of the organization | $2,000 |
| Center for Jewish Studies at Fordham University | To support the mission of the organization | $1,800 |
| For Kids | To support the mission of the organization | $1,775 |
| Palestinian Children Relief | To support the mission of the organization | $1,750 |
| Dartmouth College | To support the mission of the organization | $1,726 |
| Virginia Stage Company | To support the mission of the organization | $1,700 |
| Cleveland Clinic | To support the mission of the organization | $1,360 |
| Rosenwald Park Campaign National Parks Conservation Association | To support the mission of the organization | $1,225 |
| Sarah Lawrence College | To support the mission of the organization | $1,200 |
| Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation | To support the mission of the organization | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Association | To support the mission of the organization | $1,000 |
| American Lung Association | To support the mission of the organization | $1,000 |
| Fashion Institute Museum | To support the mission of the organization | $1,000 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces | To support the mission of the organization | $1,000 |
| Hermitage Museum | To support the mission of the organization | $1,000 |
| Natural Trust for Historic Preservation | To support the mission of the organization | $1,000 |
| North Carolina Museum of Art | To support the mission of the organization | $1,000 |
| North Carolina Public Television | To support the mission of the organization | $1,000 |
| Ohef Sholom Temple | To support the mission of the organization | $1,000 |
| Old Dominion University | To support the mission of the organization | $1,000 |
| World Monument Fund | To support the mission of the organization | $1,000 |
| Virginia Holocaust Museum | To support the mission of the organization | $860 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | To support the mission of the organization | $800 |
| Tidewater Community College Women's Soccer | To support the mission of the organization | $750 |
| Norfolk Academy | To support the mission of the organization | $700 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | To support the mission of the organization | $680 |
| NAACP Legal Defense Fund | To support the mission of the organization | $650 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | To support the mission of the organization | $650 |
| Virginia Beach Contemporary Arts Center | To support the mission of the organization | $625 |
Officers and trustees
- Clay H Barr
- Elena B Baum
- Janice Pfaffinger
Questions people ask
Does The Barr Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: June 30, 2024.
How much does The Barr Foundation give?
$139,569 in tax year 2024, across 103 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs The Barr Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Clay H Barr (President/Director), Elena B Baum (Director/ Vp/ Treasurer) and Janice Pfaffinger (Secretary).
What does The Barr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and health.