Private foundation · EIN 95-7026070 · Pacific Plsds, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Nancy E Barry & Letitia P Rees 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: 18 grants paid, $469K total, median $23K. 78% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
18
$469K
Median grant
$23K
Stays in CA
78%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Planned ParenthoodNew York, NY(1) description: 200 shares of bershire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $76,294.78 (3) method used to determine book value: ave…$100K
Steadfast LA FoundationHouston, TX(1) description: 150 shares of bershire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $41,276 (3) method used to determine book value: averag…$75K
Westside Food BankSanta Monica, CA(1) description: 64 shares of bershire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $11,760 (3) method used to determine book value: average…$31K
One VoiceSanta Monica, CA(1) description: 50 shares of bershire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $13,759 (3) method used to determine book value: average…$25K
KcrwSanta Monica, CA(1) description: 50 shares of bershire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $9,187 (3) method used to determine book value: average…$25K
PBS SocialBurbank, CA(1) description: 50 shares of bershire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $13,759 (3) method used to determine book value: average…$25K
ChlaLos Angeles, CA(1) description: 50 shares of bershire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $13,759 (3) method used to determine book value: average…$25K
The HuntingtonSanmarino, CA(1) description: 50 shares of bershire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $13,759 (3) method used to determine book value: average…$25K
Alliance for Children's RightsLos Angeles, CA(1) description: 50 shares of bershire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $13,759 (3) method used to determine book value: average…$25K
Harvard - Westlake SchoolStudio City, CA(1) description: 41 shares of bershire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $7,533 (3) method used to determine book value: average…$20K
Marlborough SchoolLos Angeles, CA(1) description: 41 shares of bershire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $7,533 (3) method used to determine book value: average…$20K
The John Thomas Dye SchoolLos Angeles, CA(1) description: 41 shares of bershire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $7,533 (3) method used to determine book value: average…$20K
Mercy HouseSanta Ana, CA(1) description: 25 shares of bershire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $6,879 (3) method used to determine book value: average…$12K
The People ConcernLos Angeles, CA(1) description: 25 shares of bershire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $6,879 (3) method used to determine book value: average…$12K
California Fire FoundationSacramento, CA(1) description: 25 shares of bershire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $6,879 (3) method used to determine book value: average…$12K
Leland Stanford Junior UniversityStanford, CA(1) description: 16 shares of bershire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $2,940 (3) method used to determine book value: average…$7,948
Yale CampaignNew Haven, CT(1) description: 11 shares of bershire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $2,021 (3) method used to determine book value: average…$5,394
Columbia UniversityNew York, NY(1) description: 5 shares of bershire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $919 (3) method used to determine book value: average of…$2,452

By state: California 14 · New York 2 · Texas 1 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Nancy E Barry & Letitia P Rees Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pacific Plsds, California, administered in care of William H Borthwick Jr, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Nancy E Barry & Letitia P Rees 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 Nancy E Barry & Letitia P Rees Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $469K across 18 grants, a median of $23K.

Where does Nancy E Barry & Letitia P Rees Foundation give?

California (14 grants), New York (2 grants), Texas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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