The Barry Foundation
Invitation OnlyFargo, North Dakota · EIN 20-5767275 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.8M
Organizations funded322
Typical grant$1,250
Total assets$54.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $750 and $5,000.
From the return
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
34% of grants went outside North Dakota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation | Medora, ND | Education: Capital Campaign - TRPLF Auditorium | $335,000 |
| Venn Foundation | St Paul, MN | Education: Summit Academy Dental Assistant Program PRI (DAF) | $197,500 |
| Young Life Castaway Club | Detroit Lakes, MN | Spirituality: Capital Campaign - Phase 2 Building | $150,000 |
| JPII Catholic Schools | Fargo, ND | Education: Match for Deacon Builders Scholarship Endowment | $140,000 |
| Ottertail County Humane Society | Fergus Falls, MN | Environment: Expanding Our Pawprint Campaign | $100,000 |
| Mayo Foundation | Rochester, MN | Health: Capital Campaign - Arizona. Bold. Forward. Ambulatory Infusion Center | $100,000 |
| Ann Bancroft Foundation | St Paul, MN | Education: Annual Event and Programming | $25,000 |
| Simpson Housing Services Inc | Minneapolis, MN | Health: Music for Shelter and Programming | $25,000 |
| Folkways fiscal host FM Area Foundation | Fargo, ND | Arts: Downtown Community Programming Support for Folkways | $10,000 |
| Churches United for the Homeless | Moorhead, MN | Health: Homeless Stabilization | $10,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | New York, NY | Health: Annual Fundraiser Match Support | $10,000 |
| University of North Dakota | Grand Forks, ND | Barry Scholarship Program | $6,100 |
| Creative Care for Reaching Independence Inc | Moorhead, MN | PaY Internship CCRI | $6,000 |
| FirstLink | Fargo, ND | PaY Internship FirstLink | $6,000 |
| Harvest Hope Farm | Moorhead, MN | PaY Internship Harvest Hope Farm | $6,000 |
| Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity | Moorhead, MN | PaY Internship Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity | $6,000 |
| YWCA Cass Clay | Fargo, ND | PaY Internship YWCA Cass Clay | $6,000 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | Tempe, AZ | Education: Public Service Academy Student Support | $5,000 |
| Concordia College | Moorhead, MN | Education: Memorial - Dr. Daniel Giles Lysne | $5,000 |
| North Dakota State University Foundation and Alumni Association | Fargo, ND | Education: Memorial - Dr. Daniel Giles Lysne | $5,000 |
| Wilderness Inquiry Inc | St Paul, MN | Environment: Outdoor Education Program | $5,000 |
| Clare Housing | Minneapolis, MN | Health: A Place to Call Home and Programming | $5,000 |
| Jeremiah Program of Fargo-Moorhead | Fargo, ND | Health: Journey for Hope and Programming | $5,000 |
| One Heartland | Minneapolis, MN | Health: Annual Support for Programs | $5,000 |
| Recovery Reinvented fiscal host Dakota Medical Foundation | Fargo, ND | Health: Recovery Reinvented and Programming | $5,000 |
| Arizona State University | Tempe, AZ | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Carthage College | Kenosha, WI | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Chapman University | Orange, CA | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Colorado State University | Fort Collins, CO | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Concordia College | Moorhead, MN | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Concordia College | Moorhead, MN | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Concordia College | Moorhead, MN | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Concordia College | Moorhead, MN | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Creighton University | Omaha, NE | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Macalester College | Saint Paul, MN | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Mayville State University | Mayville, ND | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Minnesota State University - Moorhead | Moorhead, MN | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Minnesota State University - Moorhead | Moorhead, MN | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Minnesota State University - Moorhead | Moorhead, MN | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| North Dakota State University | Fargo, ND | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| North Dakota State University | Fargo, ND | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| North Dakota State University | Fargo, ND | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| North Dakota State University | Fargo, ND | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| North Dakota State University | Fargo, ND | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| North Dakota State University | Fargo, ND | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| North Dakota State University | Fargo, ND | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| North Dakota State University | Fargo, ND | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| North Dakota State University | Fargo, ND | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| North Dakota State University | Fargo, ND | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| North Dakota State University | Fargo, ND | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| North Dakota State University | Fargo, ND | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| North Dakota State University | Fargo, ND | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| North Dakota State University | Fargo, ND | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| North Dakota State University | Fargo, ND | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Savannah College of Art and Design Inc | Savannah, GA | Barry Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 322 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,766,350 | 322 |
| 2023 | $1,392,400 | 277 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503109349101130
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5767275
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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