Barney Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Barney Family Foundation is a private foundation in La Crosse, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $42,002 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $1,313 and the largest $5,250. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$42,002
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$1,313
- Largest grant$5,250
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $24,000 the year before.
55% of its 2025 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 | $28,000 | 18 | $716,535 |
| 2024 | $24,000 | 16 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $42,002 | 23 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mark Chamberlain 230 Front Street North, La Crosse, WI 54601 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (608) 782-1148 |
| What to submit | No prescribed form |
| Restrictions | Generally limited to Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Colorado charities |
What Barney Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 18 | $26,252 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $9,250 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,750 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Church of Minnesota Inc | Religious | $5,250 |
| North Presbyterian Church | Religious | $4,200 |
| Magnum Chorum | Arts | $4,000 |
| American Rivers | Humanitarian | $2,750 |
| Can Do Multiple Sclerosis | Medical | $2,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Sparta | Education | $2,100 |
| Great Rivers United Way | Educational | $1,575 |
| La Crosse Area Family YMCA | Healthcare | $1,575 |
| Monroe County Local History Room and Museum | Historical | $1,575 |
| Individual | Financial assistance | $1,575 |
| Friends of the Schlitz Audubon Nature | Educational | $1,313 |
| Gathering of Southeast Wisconsin Inc | Community | $1,313 |
| Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra | Arts | $1,313 |
| Serenity Inns House | Community | $1,313 |
| Training Leaders International | Ministry | $1,250 |
| Gateway Area Boy Scouts Council of America | Education | $1,050 |
| Sparta Woodlawn Cemetery | Cemetery and burial | $1,050 |
| Family & Children's Center | Humanitarian | $1,050 |
| Uwl Alumni & Friends Foundation | Education | $1,050 |
| Wafer | Humanitarian | $1,050 |
| Friends of the Sparta Free Library | Library | $1,050 |
| La Crosse Jazz Orchestra Fund la Crosse Community Foundation | Humanitarian | $1,050 |
| La Crosse Concert Band | Arts | $1,050 |
Officers and trustees
- Trust Point Inc
- Thomas T Barney
- Charles R Barney
- Lorinda B Donaldson
- Joan B Jaeger
Questions people ask
Does Barney Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Barney Family Foundation give?
$42,002 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $1,313.
Who runs Barney Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Trust Point Inc (Trustee), Thomas T Barney (Trustee), Charles R Barney (Trustee) and Lorinda B Donaldson (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Barney Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.