Barbour Family Foundation

EIN 36-7233172 · CO · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1K Funds in IL, DC, MN +11
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Barbour Family Foundation based in CO paid 30 grants totaling $36.6K to 30 organizations across 14 states. Individual grants ranged from $400 to $4K, with a median of $1K. Its largest recipients included YWCA, FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN, and WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$164,794
Giving (latest yr)
$36,620
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
30
Median grant
$1K
Recipients
30
States reached
14
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • YWCA$4,020
  • Feed My Starving Children$3,400
  • Washington University$2,500
  • American Red Cross$2,200
  • Doctors Without Borders$2,200

Where grants went

  • Illinois$9,200 · 6 grants
  • District of Columbia$4,770 · 2 grants
  • Minnesota$4,400 · 2 grants
  • New York$3,950 · 3 grants
  • Colorado$3,500 · 6 grants
  • Missouri$3,200 · 2 grants

Grants Paid (30)

YWCA
Washington, DC
Unrestricted
$4,020
Feed My Starving Children
Coon Rapids, MN
Unrestricted
$3,400
Washington University
St Louis, MO
Unrestricted
$2,500
Doctors Without Borders
New York, NY
Unrestricted
$2,200
American Red Cross
Chicago, IL
Unrestricted
$2,200
Miseracordia
Chicago, IL
Unrestricted
$2,000
Erika's Lighthouse
Winnetka, IL
Unrestricted
$2,000
Girls Love to Fly
Roseville, CA
Unrestricted
$1,500
Harkness Outreach
Winnetka, IL
Unrestricted
$1,000
Camp Five Museum Foundation
Laona, WI
Unresticted
$1,000
Mayo Clinic
Rocheser, MN
Unrestricted
$1,000
American Heart Assn
Dallas, TX
Unrestricted
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Barbour Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Barbour Family Foundation reported 30 itemized grants totaling $36.6K. Individual grants ranged from $400 to $4K (median $1K).

Recent recipients include YWCA, FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN, WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, among 30 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Barbour Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Colorado, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Barbour Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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