Private foundation · EIN 42-6562404 · Wdm, Iowa · Medical research

Margaret B Barry Foundation

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: 2 grants paid, $232K total, median $116K. 50% of grants stayed in Iowa.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$232K
Median grant
$116K
Stays in IA
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Iowa State University FoundationAmes, IACancer Research$116K
Northwestern UniversityChicago, ILLurie Cancer Center$116K

By state: Iowa 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Margaret B Barry Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wdm, Iowa, administered in care of Trust Department, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Margaret B Barry Foundation 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 Margaret B Barry Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $232K across 2 grants, a median of $116K.

Where does Margaret B Barry Foundation give?

Iowa (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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