Private foundation · EIN 20-8907213 · Valparaiso, Indiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The John and Ann Barney Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 16 grants paid, $198K total, median $4,949. 63% of grants stayed in Indiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
16
$198K
Median grant
$4,949
Stays in IN
63%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.2M

Grants paid in 2025

16 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Opportunity EnterprisesValparaiso, INTo contribute to the donee's charitable purpose$55K
Crossroads YMCACrown Point, INTo contribute to the donee's charitable purpose$50K
Franciscan Health Foundation IncMishawaka, INTo contribute to the donee's charitable purpose$27K
City of Crown PointCrown Point, INTo contribute to the donee's charitable purpose$15K
Crown Point Community FoundationCrown Point, INTo contribute to the donee's charitable purpose$12K
Lifesong for OrphansGridley, ILTo contribute to the donee's charitable purpose$10K
Florida Fairtax Educational Association IncOcala, FLTo contribute to the donee's charitable purpose$7,000
Dave Thomas Foundation for AdoptionColumbus, OHTo contribute to the donee's charitable purpose$5,000
Community Help NetworkCrown Point, INTo contribute to the donee's charitable purpose$4,899
FIRST United Methodist ChurchCrown Point, INTo contribute to the donee's charitable purpose$2,500
FIRST Presbyterian Church of Bonita SpringsBloomington, FLTo contribute to the donee's charitable purpose$2,000
Heartfire Missions IncScottsdale, AZTo contribute to the donee's charitable purpose$2,000
Marine Corps Scholarship FoundationAlexandria, VATo contribute to the donee's charitable purpose$2,000
Crisis Center IncGary, INTo contribute to the donee's charitable purpose$1,500
Indiana University FoundationBloomington, INTo contribute to the donee's charitable purpose$1,000
National MS Society Indiana ChapterIndianapolis, INTo contribute to the donee's charitable purpose$1,000

By state: Indiana 10 · Illinois 1 · Florida 2 · Ohio 1 · Arizona 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

The John and Ann Barney Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Valparaiso, Indiana, administered in care of Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The John and Ann Barney Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 John and Ann Barney Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $198K across 16 grants, a median of $4,949.

Where does The John and Ann Barney Family Foundation Inc give?

Indiana (10 grants), Illinois (1 grants), Florida (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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