Barney Family Foundation
Historical FunderLA Crosse, Wisconsin · EIN 39-1739101 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,050 and $2,100.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Mark Chamberlain |
|---|---|
| Address | 230 Front Street North, La Crosse WI 54601 |
| Phone | 6087821148 |
| Form and materials | No prescribed form |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Generally limited to Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Colorado charities |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
21% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Church of Minnesota Inc | Eden Prairie, MN | Religious | $5,250 |
| North Presbyterian Church | LA Crosse, WI | Religious | $4,200 |
| Magnum Chorum | Minneapolis, MN | Arts | $4,000 |
| American Rivers | Washington, DC | Humanitarian | $2,750 |
| Can Do Multiple Sclerosis | Avon, CO | Medical | $2,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Sparta | Sparta, WI | Education | $2,100 |
| Great Rivers United Way | Onalaska, WI | Educational | $1,575 |
| LA Crosse Area Family YMCA | LA Crosse, WI | Healthcare | $1,575 |
| Monroe County Local History Room and Museum | Sparta, WI | Historical | $1,575 |
| Salvation Army | LA Crosse, WI | Financial assistance | $1,575 |
| Friends of the Schlitz Audubon Nature | Milwaukee, WI | Educational | $1,313 |
| Gathering of Southeast Wisconsin Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Community | $1,313 |
| Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra | Milwaukee, WI | Arts | $1,313 |
| Serenity Inns House | Milwaukee, WI | Community | $1,313 |
| Training Leaders International | Wheaton, IL | Ministry | $1,250 |
| Gateway Area Boy Scouts Council of America | La Crosse, WI | Education | $1,050 |
| Sparta Woodlawn Cemetery | Onalaska, WI | Cemetery and burial | $1,050 |
| Family & Children's Center | La Crosse, WI | Humanitarian | $1,050 |
| Uwl Alumni & Friends Foundation | LA Crosse, WI | Education | $1,050 |
| Wafer | LA Crosse, WI | Humanitarian | $1,050 |
| Friends of the Sparta Free Library | Sparta, WI | Library | $1,050 |
| LA Crosse Jazz Orchestra Fund LA Crosse Community Foundation | LA Crosse, WI | Humanitarian | $1,050 |
| LA Crosse Concert Band | LA Crosse, WI | Arts | $1,050 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,002 | 23 |
| 2024 | $24,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $28,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641119349101494
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1739101
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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