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The Barry Foundation is a private corporation based in FARGO, ND. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is Marty Hoffmann. It holds total assets of $54.9M. Annual income is reported at $24.7M. Total assets have grown from $38M in 2011 to $54.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 9 officers and trustees. Philanthropy and Youth (PaY) is a program that introduces high school students to philanthropy. In 2021, 500 students from 18 area high schools made 121 grants to 83 organizations totaling $90,000. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in North Dakota and Minnesota. According to available records, The Barry Foundation has made 593 grants totaling $3M, with a median grant of $1K. The foundation has distributed between $1.4M and $1.6M annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $335K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 227 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Minnesota, North Dakota, Arizona, which account for 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$166K
Based on 315 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Philanthropy and Youth (PaY) is a program that introduces high school students to philanthropy. In 2020, 640 students from 20 area high schools made 133 grants to 85 organizations totaling $111,900.
Expenses: $39K
The PaY Summer Internship program provides select PaY students with a summer internship at a local nonprofit organization. This program was suspended in 2020 and there were no grants distributed.
Expenses: $11K
The Barry Scholarship program provides college scholarships to individuals who have been involved in the Philanthropy and Youth program. In 2020, 37 scholarships were awarded for $161,372.
Expenses: $15K
The PaY Forward program is an opportunity for graduated students to continue engagement with our Philanthropy and Youth (PaY) program and other philanthropic endeavors after high school.
Expenses: $799
Philanthropy and Youth (PaY) is a program that introduces high school students to philanthropy. In 2021, 500 students from 18 area high schools made 121 grants to 83 organizations totaling $90,000. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 593 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, ND, AZ.
The Barry Foundation has distributed a total of $3M across 593 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $335K.
The Barry Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Barry Foundation is headquartered in FARGO, ND. While based in ND, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marty J Hoffmann | President, CEO, Secretary & Director | $196K | $3K | $200K |
| Stacie M Montgomery | COO & CFO | $108K | $2K | $111K |
| Jessica M Barry | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dana R Johnson | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Paula Trom | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael B Barry | Chair & Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Thomas J Barry | Chair & Director (thru Nov) | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| B John Barry | Chairman Emeritus & Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dean C Hoffrogge | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$54.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$53.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
593
Total Giving
$3M
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
227
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of North DakotaForward Barry Scholarship | Grand Forks, ND | $5K | 2023 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library FoundationEducation: Capital Campaign - TRPLF Auditorium | Medora, ND | $335K | 2023 |
| Young Life Castaway ClubSpirituality: Capital Campaign - Phase 2 Building | Detroit Lakes, MN | $150K | 2023 |
| Jpii Catholic SchoolsEducation: Match for Deacon Builders Scholarship Endowment | Fargo, ND | $110K | 2023 |
| Ottertail County Humane SocietyEnvironment: Expanding Our Pawprint Campaign | Fergus Falls, MN | $100K | 2023 |
| Ann Bancroft FoundationEducation: The Gift of Girlhood and Programming | St Paul, MN | $25K | 2023 |
| Simpson Housing Services IncHealth: Childred and Youth Services Program & Music4Shelter | Minneapolis, MN | $25K | 2023 |
| Gillette Children'S Hospital FoundationHealth: Gratitude Grant - PICU Family Equipment & Financial Assistance Fund | St Paul, MN | $25K | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of The Red River ValleyPaY Internship RMHC | Fargo, ND | $12K | 2023 |
| Minnesota State University - MoorheadBarry Scholarship Program | Moorhead, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| North Dakota State University Foundation And Alumni AssociationFWD MTS University Support Grant | Fargo, ND | $10K | 2023 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyHealth: Annual Fundraiser Match Support | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Minnesota State University MankatoBarry Scholarship Program | Mankato, MN | $9K | 2023 |
| North Dakota State UniversityBarry Scholarship Program | Fargo, ND | $8K | 2023 |
| North Dakota State College Of ScienceBarry Scholarship Program | Wahpeton, ND | $8K | 2023 |
| Creative Care For Reaching Independence IncPaY Internship CCRI | Moorhead, MN | $6K | 2023 |
| FirstlinkPaY Internship FirstLink | Fargo, ND | $6K | 2023 |
| River KeepersPaY Internship River Keepers | Fargo, ND | $6K | 2023 |
| Ywca Cass ClayPaY Internship YWCA | Fargo, ND | $6K | 2023 |
| Concordia CollegeBarry Scholarship Program | Moorhead, MN | $6K | 2023 |
| Dickinson State UniversityForward Barry Scholarship | Dickinson, ND | $5K | 2023 |
| Iowa State UniversityBarry Scholarship Program | Ames, IA | $5K | 2023 |
| Arizona State UniversityForward Barry Scholarship | Tempe, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| University Of St ThomasBarry Scholarship Program | St Paul, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| University Of Minnesota DuluthForward Barry Scholarship | Duluth, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Mcgill UniversityBarry Scholarship Program | Montreal | $5K | 2023 |
| Grand Canyon UniversityForward Barry Scholarship | Phoenix, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| Carthage CollegeBarry Scholarship Program | Kenosha, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| University Of JamestownBarry Scholarship Program | Jamestown, ND | $5K | 2023 |
| Colorado State UniversityBarry Scholarship Program | Fort Collins, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| University Of ArizonaForward Barry Scholarship | Tuscon, AZ | $5K | 2023 |