The Barrist Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyGwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania · EIN 20-0383922 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
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
16% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Restricted gift- brain bank fund | $50,000 |
| Phila Outward Bound School | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted gift annual campaign | $25,000 |
| The Mckeown Foundation | Dresher, PA | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Childrens Scholarship Fund | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Eoro Foundation Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | Restricted gift scholarship | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($63,333). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $188,333 | 8 |
| 2023 | $191,834 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 25, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533299349100303
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0383922
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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