Timothy and Michele Barakett Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 26-6140904 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$8.8M
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$25.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $250,000.
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
48% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard College | Cambridge, MA | Michele and timothy barakett fas dean's discretionary fund | $2,000,000 |
| Harvard College | Cambridge, MA | Michele and timothy barakett start-up grant program fund | $1,440,000 |
| Harvard College | Cambridge, MA | Timothy and michele barakett harvard quantum initiative support fund | $1,000,000 |
| Rethink Food NYC Inc | New York, NY | Second installment of pledge | $750,000 |
| Harvard College | Cambridge, MA | Barakett family athletic director's discretionary fund | $500,000 |
| Harvard College | Cambridge, MA | Barakett, gse barakett family fellowship | $500,000 |
| Harvard College | Cambridge, MA | Cohasset undergraduate fund | $500,000 |
| Education Super Highway | San Francisco, CA | Donation to support organization to upgrade the internet access in public schools in america | $400,000 |
| Harvard College | Cambridge, MA | Hbs dean's honorary endowment for business and society | $250,000 |
| Lawrence Catholic Academy | Lawrence, MA | Lawrence catholic academy building campaign | $250,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | New York, NY | First installment of pledge to the for all campaign | $250,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | New Yokr, NY | Donation to dubin breast center's annual benefit gala | $150,000 |
| Harvard College | Cambridge, MA | Measuring mather fund | $100,000 |
| Harvard College | Cambridge, MA | Donation to hbs fund | $100,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | New York, NY | Donation to organization fighting poverty in NY | $100,000 |
| Harvard College | Cambridge, MA | Bridget terry long master's scholarship fund | $100,000 |
| The Shed | New York, NY | Donation to cultural institution of and for the 21st century artists | $100,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | New York, NY | Membership level donation toward upkeep and preservation of central park | $50,000 |
| The Bridge Golf Foundation | New York, NY | Organization using golf to improve life outcomes for young men of color in harlem, new york | $50,000 |
| The Public Theater | New York, NY | 1St installment of pledge to organization behind shakespeare in the park theater productions | $50,000 |
| Center for Hearing and Communications | New York, NY | Donation to annual feast fundraiser | $25,000 |
| Gilder Lehrman Institute | New York, NY | Donation to gala, honoring kathy and ken chenault | $25,000 |
| Greater NY Foundation | New York, NY | Donation to civic institution for cross-sector problem solving in new york city | $25,000 |
| Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation Inc | New York, NY | Donation to join the artistic director's circle membership | $20,000 |
| Amazon Watch | Oakland, CA | General donation to support indigenous peoples protecting the amazon rainforest | $20,000 |
| Prep for Prep | New York, NY | Organization creating access for young people of color to first-rate educational, leadership development and professional advancement… | $20,000 |
| Professional Children's School | New York, NY | Donation to the fund for professional children's school | $10,000 |
| The Dalton School | New York, NY | Donation to the school's annual fund campaign | $10,000 |
| The School of American Ballet | New York, NY | Donation to organization producing ballet performances in NYC | $10,000 |
| Stanford University Development Services | Stanford, CA | Donation to the 20th anniversary of lab and scientific symposium | $10,000 |
| Gallim Dance Company | Port Washington, NY | Donation to inter-disciplinary arts organization and dance company | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Kennesaw, GA | Donation to dance against cancer benefit | $5,000 |
| Lulu & Leo Fund | New York, NY | Contribution to the choose creativity awards | $5,000 |
| Marissa Lorea Fund | Lincoln, RI | General donation to organization providing scholarship funds to athletic girls in north providence, ri | $3,000 |
| The Episcopal School | Boston, MA | Donation to nursery school's annual fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,839,000 | 35 |
| 2023 | $7,538,760 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523039349101017
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-6140904
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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