Private foundation · Philadelphia, PA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Barra Foundation Inc.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $10,000
- Typical grant
- $10,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Franklin County · plus 79 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $2.8 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4M | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $2.8M | $10K | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- The barra foundation · philadelphia · 6109647601
- What to send
- All letters of inquiry (loi) must be submitted through an online system at www.barrafoundation.org. The loi must include information about the type of request, timeframe, targeted audience, etc.
- Deadlines
- No formal submission deadlines.
- Limits
- Grants are restricted to the greater philadelphia region. The primary focus of the foundation is on innovation in and across the fields of arts and culture, education, health and human services. Please see www.barrafoundation.org for further information.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2023. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Kristina L WahlPresident, treasurer
- Matthew BergheiserChairman
- Victoria Mcneil Le VineSecretary
- Emily L TurnerAssistant treasurer
- Michael DipianoDirector
- Stacy E HollandDirector
- Joanna Mcneil LewisDirector
- Magda MartinezDirector
- Clayton Gates McneilDirector
- Robert L Mcneil IIIDirector
- David P O'connerDirector
- John C Williams JrDirector
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Entity support - director's grant
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sewanee University | Sewanee, Franklin County | Entity support - director's grant | $10K |
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