The Barrios Trust
Invitation OnlyOakland, California · EIN 94-3323331 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $10,000.
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
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Island Institute | Berkeley, CA | Bay Area Wilderness Training | $15,000 |
| Harmony Project Bay Area | Daly City, CA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Bay Area Urban Debate Commission | Oakland, CA | High School debate programs | $12,500 |
| Aspire Education Project | Oakland, CA | Reading Buddies Program | $12,500 |
| Oakland Literacy Coalition | Oakland, CA | Reading Everywhere Program | $12,500 |
| Chabot Space Science Center | Oakland, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Prescott Circus Theatre | Oakland, CA | Theater Arts Program | $10,000 |
| Destiny Arts Center | Oakland, CA | Youth Dance Program | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Child Center | Oakland, CA | Oakland Freedom School | $10,000 |
| Earth Island Institute | Berkeley, CA | KIDS for the Bay classroom education programs | $10,000 |
| Oakland School for the Arts | Oakland, CA | Step It Up Program | $10,000 |
| Community Resources For Science | Berkeley, CA | BASIS Program | $10,000 |
| Battle Tested Kids Inc | Oakland, CA | Weekend Clinics & AAU Program | $10,000 |
| Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir | Oakland, CA | Middle School Music Program | $10,000 |
| Community Alliance For Learning | Berkeley, CA | Writer/Coach Connection Program | $10,000 |
| Oakland Soccer Club | Oakland, CA | Youth Development Program | $10,000 |
| Blue Water Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Oakland Military Institute | Oakland, CA | Support for the track & field program | $7,500 |
| Regional Parks Foundation | Oakland, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Oakland Museum of California | Oakland, CA | Learning Initiatives Program | $5,000 |
| Alameda County Library Foundation | Fremont, CA | Mobil & Outreach Services | $3,000 |
The return also lists 27 grants to individuals ($265,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $473,000 | 48 |
| 2024 | $416,000 | 43 |
| 2023 | $295,500 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602189349100100
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3323331
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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