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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 31-1518708

The Barr Foundation

A private foundation in Chesapeake, VA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 103 grants and $139,569 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Jun 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Clay H Barr
129 Hanbury Road W Suite 201
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 625-1627
Form and materials
Written request
Deadlines
June 30, 2024
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $139,569

    Grants listed
    103
    Assets, end of year
    $4,181,186

  • Tax year 2023

    $165,025

    Grants listed
    96
    Assets, end of year
    $4,159,167

  • Tax year 2022

    $172,712

    Grants listed
    104
    Assets, end of year
    $3,990,334

  • Tax year 2021

    $210,400

    Grants listed
    97
    Assets, end of year
    $3,870,922

  • Tax year 2020

    $96,650

    Grants listed
    89
    Assets, end of year
    $3,027,862

  • Tax year 2019

    $88,618

    Grants listed
    90
    Assets, end of year
    $2,614,831

  • Tax year 2018

    $104,419

    Grants listed
    89
    Assets, end of year
    $2,742,039

Grants paid in 2024

103 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Breast Cancer Research FoundationNew York, NY

    To support the mission of the organization

    $25,000
  2. Virginia Arts FestivalNorfolk, VA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $20,800
  3. Chrysler MuseumNorfolk, VA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $14,050
  4. Beth ElNorfolk, VA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $5,360
  5. WhroNorfolk, VA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $5,300
  6. Metropolitan MuseumNew York, NY

    To support the mission of the organization

    $4,100
  7. Ukrainian Humanity CenterCarnation, WA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $4,100
  8. Hopewell Fundgalvanize USAWashington, DC

    To support the mission of the organization

    $3,000
  9. Planned Parenthood of Se VirginiaVirginia Beach, VA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,700
  10. Planned ParenthoodNew York, NY

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500
  11. Virginia SymphonyNorfolk, VA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500
  12. Horizon Hampton RoadsNorfolk, VA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,000
  13. Center for Jewish Studies at Fordham UniversityNew York, NY

    To support the mission of the organization

    $1,800
  14. For KidsNorfolk, VA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $1,775
  15. Palestinian Children ReliefLos Angeles, CA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $1,750
  16. Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NH

    To support the mission of the organization

    $1,726
  17. Virginia Stage CompanyNorfolk, VA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $1,700
  18. Cleveland ClinicCleveland, OH

    To support the mission of the organization

    $1,360
  19. Rosenwald Park Campaign National Parks Conservation AssociationWashington, DC

    To support the mission of the organization

    $1,225
  20. Sarah Lawrence CollegeBronxville, NY

    To support the mission of the organization

    $1,200
  21. Alvin Ailey Dance FoundationNew York, NY

    To support the mission of the organization

    $1,000
  22. American Cancer AssociationAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $1,000
  23. American Lung AssociationChicago, IL

    To support the mission of the organization

    $1,000
  24. Fashion Institute MuseumNew York, NY

    To support the mission of the organization

    $1,000
  25. Friends of Israel Defense ForcesNew York, NY

    To support the mission of the organization

    $1,000
  26. Hermitage MuseumNorfolk, VA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $1,000
  27. Natural Trust for Historic PreservationWashington, DC

    To support the mission of the organization

    $1,000
  28. North Carolina Museum of ArtRaleigh, NC

    To support the mission of the organization

    $1,000
  29. North Carolina Public TelevisionRTP, NC

    To support the mission of the organization

    $1,000
  30. Ohef Sholom TempleNorfolk, VA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $1,000
  31. Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $1,000
  32. World Monument FundNew York, NY

    To support the mission of the organization

    $1,000
  33. Virginia Holocaust MuseumRichmond, VA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $860
  34. Equal Justice InitiativeMontgomery, AL

    To support the mission of the organization

    $800
  35. Tidewater Community College Women's SoccerNorfolk, VA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $750
  36. Norfolk AcademyNorfolk, VA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $700
  37. United States Holocaust Memorial MuseumWashington, DC

    To support the mission of the organization

    $680
  38. NAACP Legal Defense FundWashington, DC

    To support the mission of the organization

    $650
  39. Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NY

    To support the mission of the organization

    $650
  40. Virginia Beach Contemporary Arts CenterVirginia Beach, VA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $625
  41. Dance Theatre of HarlemNew York, NY

    To support the mission of the organization

    $600
  42. Grow NYCNew York, NY

    To support the mission of the organization

    $600
  43. Museum of Modern ArtNew York, NY

    To support the mission of the organization

    $600
  44. American Red CrossNorfolk, VA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $550
  45. Palestine Legal FundChicago, IL

    To support the mission of the organization

    $550
  46. Environmental Defense FundNew York, NY

    To support the mission of the organization

    $525
  47. Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, IL

    To support the mission of the organization

    $500
  48. Chesapeake Bay FoundationAnnapolis, MD

    To support the mission of the organization

    $500
  49. Christopher Newport UniversityNewport News, VA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $500
  50. Citizens for Responsible Ethics in WashingtonWashinton, DC

    To support the mission of the organization

    $500
  51. Duke UniversityDurham, NC

    To support the mission of the organization

    $500
  52. National Museum of African American History and CultureWashinton, DC

    To support the mission of the organization

    $500
  53. Virginia Foundation for the HumanitiesCharlottesville, VA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $500
  54. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY

    To support the mission of the organization

    $400
  55. American Jewish World ServiceNew York, NY

    To support the mission of the organization

    $360
  56. Brigid AllianceNew York, NY

    To support the mission of the organization

    $350
  57. FincaWashington, DC

    To support the mission of the organization

    $350
  58. Joyce TheatreNew York, NY

    To support the mission of the organization

    $350
  59. National Network of Abortion FundsAustin, TX

    To support the mission of the organization

    $350
  60. Obama FoundationChicago, IL

    To support the mission of the organization

    $338
  61. The Doe FundNew York, NY

    To support the mission of the organization

    $318
  62. John Hopkins Center for American Indian HealthBaltimore, MD

    To support the mission of the organization

    $300
  63. Solar Village ProjectBowie, MD

    To support the mission of the organization

    $300
  64. Sousa Mendes FoundationGreenlawn, NY

    To support the mission of the organization

    $300
  65. YWCANorfolk, VA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $300
  66. Center for Science in the Public InterestWashington, DC

    To support the mission of the organization

    $275
  67. America's Second Harvestfeeding AmericaChicago, IL

    To support the mission of the organization

    $250
  68. Children's Defense FundWashington, DC

    To support the mission of the organization

    $250
  69. Childrens Hospital of the King's DaughterNorfolk, VA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $250
  70. Friends of Norfolk LibraryNorfolk, VA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $250
  71. Junior League of NorfolkVirginia Beach, VA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $250
  72. Miller CenterCharlottesville, VA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $250
  73. Mothers Out FrontBoston, MA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $250
  74. Museum of Jewish HeritageNew York, NY

    To support the mission of the organization

    $250
  75. Ronald McDonald HouseNorfolk, VA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $250
  76. RougePlymouth, MA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $250
  77. Sir John Soane Museum FoundationNew York, NY

    To support the mission of the organization

    $250
  78. Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, AL

    To support the mission of the organization

    $250
  79. Virginia Center for Inclusive CommunitiesRichmond, VA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $250
  80. The Chas FoundationNorfolk, VA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $206
  81. Christopher and Dana Reeve FoundationShort Hills, NJ

    To support the mission of the organization

    $200
  82. Compassion and ChoicesLittleton, CO

    To support the mission of the organization

    $200
  83. Jed FoundationNew York, NY

    To support the mission of the organization

    $200
  84. Norfolk Botanical GardenNorfolk, VA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $200
  85. Park Avenue ArmoryNew York, NY

    To support the mission of the organization

    $200
  86. The Story of StuffBerkeley, CA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $200
  87. Classrooms Without BordersPittsburgh, PA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $180
  88. HadassahNew York, NY

    To support the mission of the organization

    $180
  89. HiasWashington, DC

    To support the mission of the organization

    $180
  90. Women for Women InternationalWashington, DC

    To support the mission of the organization

    $180
  91. Beth Sholom HomeVirginia Beach, VA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $150
  92. Cancer Care Foundation of TidewaterNorfolk, VA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $150
  93. 3GNY Holocaust EducationNew York, NY

    To support the mission of the organization

    $100
  94. Brennan Center for JusticeNew York, NY

    To support the mission of the organization

    $100
  95. Frick CollectionNew York, NY

    To support the mission of the organization

    $100
  96. National Parkinson FoundationMiami, FL

    To support the mission of the organization

    $100
  97. Seton Youth ServicesVirginia BCH, VA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $100
  98. University of Pennsylvania Parents FundPhiladelphia, PA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $100
  99. University of Virginia - Fralin MuseumCharlottesville, VA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $100
  100. Young Audiences of VirginiaNorfolk, VA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $100
  101. The ProutyLebanon, NH

    To support the mission of the organization

    $88
  102. Hillel InternationalCharlottesville, VA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $75
  103. Move CDKL5 ForwardWadsworth, OH

    To support the mission of the organization

    $53

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture11 grants $41,07852% of the total
  2. Disaster relief and public safety1 grant $25,00032% of the total
  3. Education4 grants $4,1265% of the total
  4. Environment5 grants $2,1253% of the total
  5. International aid4 grants $1,8402% of the total
  6. Civil rights4 grants $1,5002% of the total
  7. 8 other causes10 grants $3,3994% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Virginia34 grants $66,551
  2. New York28 grants $45,033
  3. District of Columbia13 grants $9,790
  4. Washington1 grant $4,100
  5. North Carolina3 grants $2,500
  6. California2 grants $1,950
  7. New Hampshire2 grants $1,814
  8. Illinois4 grants $1,638
  9. Ohio2 grants $1,413
  10. Maryland3 grants $1,100

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Clay H BarrPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Elena B BaumDIRECTOR/ VP/ TREASURER Hours 10Pay $41,054
  • Janice PfaffingerSECRETARY Hours 30Pay $64,061

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