Barbara and John Phair Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySouth Bend, Indiana · EIN 83-2693627 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$225K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$5,500
Total assets$1.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
20% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph County | South Bend, IN | Support | $50,000 |
| Barbara & John Phair Foundation Inc | South Bend, IN | Support | $34,000 |
| South Bend Parks Foundation Inc | South Bend, IN | Support | $20,000 |
| Lourdes Academy of OshKosh | Oshkosh, WI | Support | $20,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul Society | South Bend, IN | Support | $12,000 |
| The Villages of Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | Support | $10,000 |
| The Children's Center of Cicero-Berwyn | Cicero, IL | Support | $10,000 |
| Mokena Educational Foundation | Mokena, IL | Support | $10,000 |
| South Bend Community School Corp | South Bend, IN | Support | $8,400 |
| Downtown South Bend Foundation | South Bend, IN | Outreach ambassador | $6,500 |
| Michiana Public Broadcasting Corp | South Bend, IN | Support | $5,500 |
| US Soccer Development Fund | Chicago, IL | Develop soccer program | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Raclin Murphy Museum | Notre Dame, IN | Museum | $5,000 |
| The History Museum | South Bend, IN | Gala | $5,000 |
| Potawatomi Zoological Society | South Bend, IN | General support | $5,000 |
| South Bend Symphony Orchestra | South Bend, IN | Support | $5,000 |
| A Rosie Place for Children | South Bend, IN | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Riverbend Campfire | Notre Dame, IN | Support | $3,000 |
| Studebaker National Museum | South Bend, IN | Support | $2,750 |
| WVPE Public Radio | Elkhart, IN | Support | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $224,650 | 20 |
| 2023 | $88,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 29, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501199349100040
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2693627
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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