Frank M Barnard Foundation Inc
Historical FunderMaynard, Massachusetts · EIN 04-2767462 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $8,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | NANCY J ANGOFF |
|---|---|
| Address | 9 DEER PATH 3, MAYNARD MA 017541477 |
| Phone | 5086582770 |
| FMBARNARDFOUNDATION@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | GRANT APPLICATIONS MUST BE MADE IN WRITING AND SENT TO THE FOUNDATION'S EMAIL ADDRESS, ABOVE. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST MEET THE FOUNDATION'S SPECIFIC GUIDELINES. PLEASE SEE THE GUIDELINES ATTACHED AS A GENERAL EXPLANATION ATTACHMENT, SEE STATEMENT 9 |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED FROM JANUARY 1 THROUGH AUGUST 31 |
| Restrictions | SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION ATTACHMENT STATEMENT 9 FOR GRANT GUIDELINES RESTRICTIONS |
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
45% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnard College of Columbia University | New York, NY | Mentoring program for student workers. professional enrichment space for library staff and student workers. | $10,000 |
| Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University | Boston, MA | Bartlett sisters photograph collection (purchase, digitization, storage). | $9,470 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | Boston, MA | Digitization of boston pops recordings. | $8,000 |
| At Eagle Pond | Wilmot, NH | Preservation, reframing of rare book images. | $5,175 |
| The Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust | New London, NH | Publication of chatter newsletter. | $5,000 |
| Community Art Center | Cambridge, MA | Digitization, display or archival photos. | $5,000 |
| Larry Mcmurtry Literary Center | Archer City, TX | Book purchases. | $5,000 |
| Story Preservation Initiative | Andover, NH | Preserving native american audio recordings. | $5,000 |
| Concord Museum | Concord, MA | Conservation of concord transcendentalist books. | $5,000 |
| Holyoke Public Library | Holyoke, MA | Book preservation. | $3,179 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club | Boston, MA | Digitization of visual and manuscript collections. | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $63,824 | 11 |
| 2024 | $57,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $49,300 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641279349103519
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-2767462
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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