Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 322 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library FoundationMedora, ND | Education: Capital Campaign - TRPLF Auditorium | $335K |
| Venn FoundationSt Paul, MN | Education: Summit Academy Dental Assistant Program PRI (DAF) | $198K |
| Young Life Castaway ClubDetroit Lakes, MN | Spirituality: Capital Campaign - Phase 2 Building | $150K |
| Jpii Catholic SchoolsFargo, ND | Education: Match for Deacon Builders Scholarship Endowment | $140K |
| Ottertail County Humane SocietyFergus Falls, MN | Environment: Expanding Our Pawprint Campaign | $100K |
| Mayo FoundationRochester, MN | Health: Capital Campaign - Arizona. Bold. Forward. Ambulatory Infusion Center | $100K |
| Ann Bancroft FoundationSt Paul, MN | Education: Annual Event and Programming | $25K |
| Simpson Housing Services IncMinneapolis, MN | Health: Music for Shelter and Programming | $25K |
| Folkways Fiscal Host Fm Area FoundationFargo, ND | Arts: Downtown Community Programming Support for Folkways | $10K |
| Churches United for the HomelessMoorhead, MN | Health: Homeless Stabilization | $10K |
| National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyNew York, NY | Health: Annual Fundraiser Match Support | $10K |
| University of North DakotaGrand Forks, ND | Barry Scholarship Program | $6,100 |
| Creative Care for Reaching Independence IncMoorhead, MN | PaY Internship CCRI | $6,000 |
| FirstlinkFargo, ND | PaY Internship FirstLink | $6,000 |
| Harvest Hope FarmMoorhead, MN | PaY Internship Harvest Hope Farm | $6,000 |
| Lake Agassiz Habitat for HumanityMoorhead, MN | PaY Internship Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity | $6,000 |
| YWCA Cass ClayFargo, ND | PaY Internship YWCA Cass Clay | $6,000 |
| Arizona State University FoundationTempe, AZ | Education: Public Service Academy Student Support | $5,000 |
| Concordia CollegeMoorhead, MN | Education: Memorial - Dr. Daniel Giles Lysne | $5,000 |
| North Dakota State University Foundation and Alumni AssociationFargo, ND | Education: Memorial - Dr. Daniel Giles Lysne | $5,000 |
| Wilderness Inquiry IncSt Paul, MN | Environment: Outdoor Education Program | $5,000 |
| Clare HousingMinneapolis, MN | Health: A Place to Call Home and Programming | $5,000 |
| Jeremiah Program of Fargo-MoorheadFargo, ND | Health: Journey for Hope and Programming | $5,000 |
| One HeartlandMinneapolis, MN | Health: Annual Support for Programs | $5,000 |
| Recovery Reinvented Fiscal Host Dakota Medical FoundationFargo, ND | Health: Recovery Reinvented and Programming | $5,000 |
| Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZ | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Carthage CollegeKenosha, WI | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Chapman UniversityOrange, CA | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, CO | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Concordia CollegeMoorhead, MN | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Concordia CollegeMoorhead, MN | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Concordia CollegeMoorhead, MN | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Concordia CollegeMoorhead, MN | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Cornell UniversityIthaca, NY | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Creighton UniversityOmaha, NE | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZ | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZ | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Macalester CollegeSt Paul, MN | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Mayville State UniversityMayville, ND | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Minnesota State University - MoorheadMoorhead, MN | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Minnesota State University - MoorheadMoorhead, MN | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Minnesota State University - MoorheadMoorhead, MN | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| North Dakota State UniversityFargo, ND | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| North Dakota State UniversityFargo, ND | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| North Dakota State UniversityFargo, ND | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| North Dakota State UniversityFargo, ND | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| North Dakota State UniversityFargo, ND | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| North Dakota State UniversityFargo, ND | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| North Dakota State UniversityFargo, ND | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| North Dakota State UniversityFargo, ND | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| North Dakota State UniversityFargo, ND | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| North Dakota State UniversityFargo, ND | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| North Dakota State UniversityFargo, ND | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| North Dakota State UniversityFargo, ND | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| North Dakota State UniversityFargo, ND | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| North Dakota State UniversityFargo, ND | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| North Dakota State UniversityFargo, ND | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Savannah College of Art and Design IncSavannah, GA | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
By state: North Dakota 212 · Minnesota 82 · Arizona 5 · New York 2 · Nebraska 3 · Wisconsin 2
About this foundation
The Barry Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Fargo, North Dakota, administered in care of Marty Hoffmann, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does The Barry Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does The Barry Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $1.8M across 322 grants, a median of $1,325.
Where does The Barry Foundation give?
North Dakota (212 grants), Minnesota (82 grants), Arizona (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Fred M Hector Jr Charitable Trustsince 2017 | Fargo, ND | $663K40 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $19M |
| Matt and Joann Butler Foundationsince 2003 | Fargo, ND | $570K6 grants · 2024 | $95K | Yes | $11M |
| Alex Stern Family Foundationsince 1964 | Fargo, ND | $554K69 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Yes | $9.0M |
| William C and Jane B Marcil Charitable Foundationsince 2003 | Fargo, ND | $350K3 grants · 2025 | $100K | Yes | $6.0M |