Barr Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 36-3558730 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$43K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,150.
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
100% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Envision Unlimited | Chicago, IL | General & to support the adaptive cycling program | $10,000 |
| Planting Justice | Oakland, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Living Tree Alliance | Moretown, VT | For 2nd day rosh hashanah and children programming througout the year | $4,500 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | Oakland, CA | Campaign for a just east bay | $3,000 |
| Disability Lead | Chicago, IL | General | $2,500 |
| Bennington Early Childhood Center | Bennington, VT | General | $2,150 |
| Civicure | Hoosick Falls, NY | Civic and cultural restoration | $2,000 |
| Impact 100 East Bay | Castro Valley, CA | General | $2,000 |
| Prospect Mountain Association | Bennington, VT | Bill koch league | $1,800 |
| Bennington College | Bennington, VT | Capa | $1,500 |
| Shaftbury Elementary School PTO | Shaftsbury, VT | Rainbow food committee | $1,200 |
| Borderless Magazine | Chicago, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Hubbard Hall Projects | Cambridge, NY | Thanks to andrew pate for his work | $1,000 |
| John G Mccullough Free Library | North Bennington, VT | General | $1,000 |
| Young Center | Chicago, IL | For immigrant childrens rights | $1,000 |
| Biotech Partners | Berkeley, CA | General | $500 |
| Impact 500 Global | Belleair Bluffs, FL | General | $500 |
| Magee Womens Research Institute | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $500 |
| Narika | Freemont, CA | General | $500 |
| Opportunity Junction | Antioch, CA | General | $500 |
| The Fund for North Bennington Inc | North Bennington, VT | General | $500 |
| Vtdigger | Montpelier, VT | General | $500 |
| Vermont Arts Exchange | North Bennington, VT | General | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43,350 | 23 |
| 2023 | $37,250 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523499349100362
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3558730
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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