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    BARNEY FAMILY FOUNDATION

    Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024
    CHICAGO, ILEIN 367195126 Website

    Annual Giving

    $1.7M-6% YoY

    Grants

    34

    Median Grant

    $20K

    Organizations Funded

    35

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    To help educate the youth and support medical research advancements for the good of all.

    Focus Areas

    pediatric healthcarecancer researchalzheimer's disease researchhospital and medical center supportveterans and military family supportservice dog programslaw enforcement and first responder memorials and supportk-12 education (classical and boarding schools)

    Grant Types

    general operating support

    Funded Initiatives

    Barney Charter School Initiative; education policy projects; grants to organizations focused on early education and health research

    How to Apply

    Grant applications accepted January 1 through June 30. Grants range $5,000-$50,000 for one year period. Must provide evidence of federal tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3). No grants to individuals.

    Does Not Fund

    No grants to individuals; no grants to governmental bodies or tax-supported institutions for services that fall within their normal responsibilities

    Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

    Giving History

    2024-6%

    $1.7M

    Grants

    34

    Median

    $20K

    States

    15

    2023+12%

    $1.8M

    Grants

    34

    Median

    $18K

    States

    17

    2022

    $1.6M

    Grants

    30

    Median

    $10K

    States

    13

    Grant Size Distribution

    $20K

    Typical Grant (Median)

    $5K

    Smallest

    $10K

    25th Pctile

    $50K

    75th Pctile

    $500K

    Largest

    Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $10K and $50K.

    Largest Recent Grants

    $500K

    2024

    DONORS TRUST

    VA · GENERAL PURPOSES

    $400K

    2024

    HILLSDALE COLLEGE

    MI · GENERAL PURPOSES

    $50K

    2024

    ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION

    IL · GENERAL PURPOSES

    $50K

    2024

    MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER

    TX · GENERAL PURPOSES

    $50K

    2024

    CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION

    OH · GENERAL PURPOSES

    Geographic Focus

    VA
    $530K2 grants
    MI
    $400K1 grants
    FL
    $200K12 grants
    IL
    $200K6 grants
    TN
    $55K2 grants

    Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $28.4M
    $1.7M(6.0%)
    2023
    $30.4M
    $1.8M(5.9%)
    2022
    $33.5M
    $1.6M(4.8%)

    Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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    Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.

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