Private foundation · Boston, MA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Barr Foundation
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $750
- Typical grant
- $150 to $600 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $375, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 901 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $123.2 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $123.2M | $750 | 2 |
| 2023 | $106.9M | — | 0 |
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Amos B Hostetter JrTrustee
- Barbara W HostetterChair and trustee
- James Canales - See Statement 16President and trustee
- Dr M Lee PeltonTrustee
- Sue TierneyTrustee
- Caroline H WalshTrustee
- Vanessa Calderon-RosadoTrustee
- Mark EdwardsTrustee
- Tracy PalandjianTrustee
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| (737) St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | For unrestricted support | $600 |
| (736) St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | For unrestricted support | $150 |
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