Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation
Invitation OnlyParadise Valley, Arizona · EIN 20-1539507 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $25,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
57% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Institute of Technology | Pasadena, CA | Disaster relief fund/geochemical innovation fund/trustees fund | $375,000 |
| Horatio Alger Association | Alexandria, VA | Distinguished americans award sponsorship | $282,330 |
| Uss Arizona Legacy Foundation | Tempe, AZ | General support | $170,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | Rice family fellowship | $50,000 |
| University of Montana | Missoula, MT | General support | $50,000 |
| Kiski School | Saltsburg, PA | General support | $33,500 |
| Arizona Interscholastic Association | Phoenix, AZ | Sponsorship - 2026 aia state robotics championship | $25,000 |
| Basis Charter Schools Inc | Scottsdale, AZ | General support | $25,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Bronx, NY | Gala sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Barrows Neurological Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | 2026 barrow grand ball sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Si Se Puede Foundation | Chandler, AZ | STEM center in arizona support | $25,000 |
| Global War on Terrorism Memorial Fd | Dallas, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| African Parks Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $15,000 |
| Cm Russell Museum | Great Falls, MT | General support | $12,500 |
| Arizona Science Center | Phoenix, AZ | Az science and engineering fair sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Scottsdale Museum of the West | Scottsdale, AZ | 2025 spirit of the west fundraiser | $10,000 |
| US Ukraine Foundation | Falls Church, VA | General support | $10,000 |
| Saltsburg Area Historical Society | Saltsburg, PA | General support | $6,000 |
| O'connor Institute | Phoenix, AZ | Lbj dinner sponsorship,endowment | $6,000 |
| Heard Museum | Phoenix, AZ | Guild award sponsorship | $5,500 |
| Computer History Museum | Mountain View, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| The Tibet Fund | New York, NY | General support | $4,000 |
| Mountain States Legal Foundation | Lakewood, CO | General support | $2,500 |
| Museum of Northern Arizona | Flagstaff, AZ | General support | $2,500 |
| Historical League | Tempe, AZ | Arizona historymakers sponsorship | $2,500 |
| American Scandinavian Foundation | New York, NY | 2025 gala sponsorship | $2,000 |
| Charlie Russell Riders Foundation | Bigfork, MT | Copper spur event sponsorship | $1,500 |
| Musical Instrument Museum | Phoenix, AZ | General support | $1,000 |
| Corvallis Middle School | Corvallis, MT | General support | $1,000 |
| Council of American Ambassadors | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000 |
| National Wwii Museum | New Orleans, LA | General support | $1,000 |
| Goldwater Institute | Phoenix, AZ | General support | $1,000 |
| Bitterroot Public Library | Hamilton, MT | General support | $500 |
| International Women's Forum - Az | Phoenix, AZ | General support | $500 |
| Sdohs Boys Soccer Booster Club | Phoenix, AZ | General support | $500 |
The return also lists 19 grants to individuals ($788,424). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,000,754 | 54 |
| 2024 | $1,525,546 | 57 |
| 2023 | $1,663,204 | 54 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631899349100023
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1539507
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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