Barr Foundation Inc
Historical FunderLouisville, Kentucky · EIN 61-1361347 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $49,807.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | J MCFERRAN BARR II |
|---|---|
| Address | 435 N WHITTINGTON PKWY SUITE 180, LOUISVILLE KY 40222 |
| Phone | 5023275660 |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT WRITTEN GRANT PROPOSALS SETTING FORTH THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE ASSISTANCE IS SOUGHT, HOW THE APPLICANT WILL USE THE FUNDS (WITH BUDGET) AND HOW PROGRAM EVALUATION WILL BE PERFORMED. |
| Deadlines | DECEMBER 1 EACH YEAR FOR PAYMENT OF GRANTS BEFORE YEAR END. |
| Restrictions | THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT LIMIT SUPPORT TO CERTAIN CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, OR SCIENTIFIC GROUPS (OTHER THAN THE UNDERLYING REQUIREMENT THAT THE GROUPS BE QUALIFIED 501(C)(3) EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS). |
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
0% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabbage Patch Settlement House | Louisville, KY | General supportcontributed 102 shares of microsoft corp stock on 11/19/25. cost basis of $2,482 reported as book value; fair value of… | $49,807 |
| Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve | Goshen, KY | General supportcontributed 102 shares of microsoft corp stock on 11/19/25. cost basis of $1,643 reported as book value; fair value of… | $49,807 |
| Gilda's Club Kentuckiana Inc | Louisville, KY | General supportcontributed 102 shares of microsoft corp stock on 11/19/25. cost basis of $272 reported as book value; fair value of $49,686. | $49,807 |
| Lincoln Heritage Council of Boy Scouts of America Inc | Louisville, KY | General supportcontributed 9 shares of microsoft corp and 2,846 shares of kenvue inc stock on 11/19/25. cost basis of $2,482 reported as… | $49,757 |
| Second Hope Ministries | Louisville, KY | General support | $25,000 |
| Meredith Dunn School | Louisville, KY | General supportcontributed 1,539 shares of kenvue inc stock on 11/19/25. cost basis of $2,159 reported as book value; fair value of $24,716. | $24,877 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $249,055 | 6 |
| 2024 | $250,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $250,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349101105
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 61-1361347
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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