Barney Family Foundation
Chicago, Illinois · EIN 367195126 · Private foundation
Based in Chicago, Illinois, Barney Family Foundation has awarded $10.1M across 196 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Donors Trust. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Barney Family Foundation funds
Barney Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation, health care, higher education.
Populations it has supported include children, families, rural communities.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donors Trust GENERAL PURPOSES | Alexandria, VA | $648K | 2020 |
| Hillsdale College GENERAL PURPOSES | Hillsdale, MI | $600K | 2017 |
| Donors Trust GENERAL PURPOSES | Alexandria, VA | $595K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Barney Family Foundation
Barney Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about Barney Family Foundation
- Does Barney Family Foundation accept grant applications?
- Barney Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Barney Family Foundation fund?
- Barney Family Foundation's grants focus on environment & conservation. Example recipients include Donors Trust, Hillsdale College. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Barney Family Foundation give in grants?
- Barney Family Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $2.0M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.1M over 196 grants.
- Where is Barney Family Foundation located?
- Barney Family Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 367195126.
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