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The Barris Foundation

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 854241142  ·  Private foundation

Based in Washington, District of Columbia, The Barris Foundation has awarded $728K across 2 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2022. Its largest grant on record went to The Bessemer Giving Fund. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$728K
Annual giving (FY2022)
$0
Total assets
2
Grants tracked
2022
Most recent grant

What The Barris Foundation funds

The Barris Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, scientific research.

EducationScientific Research

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Barris Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Bessemer Giving Fund
TO SUPPORT SELECTED CHARITIES FOR EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Woodbridge, NJ$500K2022
The Bessemer Giving Fund
TO SUPPORT SELECTED CHARITIES FOR EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Woodbridge, NJ$228K2022

How to apply for funding from The Barris Foundation

The Barris Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about The Barris Foundation

Does The Barris Foundation accept grant applications?
The Barris Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Barris Foundation fund?
The Barris Foundation's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include The Bessemer Giving Fund, The Bessemer Giving Fund. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Barris Foundation give in grants?
The Barris Foundation reported $728K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2022). Across all years in our data it has awarded $728K over 2 grants.
Where is The Barris Foundation located?
The Barris Foundation is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 854241142.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Barris Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Barris Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.