Private foundation · Chicago, IL

Bjb Foundation

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Typical grant size
$8K – $15K – $100K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
20
Repeat grantees
11
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Sean T Barry
PRESIDENT
Kathleen Barry Boychuck
SECRETARY
Donal P Barry Jr
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Donal P Barry Sr
DIRECTOR THROUGH 10/3/17
Margaret Barry
DIRECTOR THROUGH 10/3/17
Kathleen a Barry
DIRECTOR
Don Barry Jr
PRESIDENT/SECRETARY

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
38.2%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
118
Total grants awarded
$13.1M
Total amount
$111K
Average grant
$2.4M
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$2.1M
13 grants
2023
$3.2M
15 grants
2022
$2.3M
14 grants
2021
$1.8M
12 grants
2020
$145K
7 grants
2019
$23K
2 grants
2018
$298K
9 grants
2017
$913K
14 grants
2016
$1.4M
18 grants
2015
$958K
14 grants

Top recipients

4 grants · WA · ≈ likely match
$5.6M
7 grants · IL · ✓ Exact match
$1.9M
Mt Carmel High School
2 grants · IL
$960K
4 grants · IL · ✓ Exact match
$650K
3 grants · IL · ✓ Exact match
$550K
5 grants · IL · ✓ Exact match
$525K
4 grants · IL · ✓ Exact match
$502K
By the Hand
3 grants · IL
$300K
3 grants · IL · ✓ Exact match
$300K
Misericorida Universty
1 grant · PA
$300K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

World Vision Inc
UNRESTRICTED GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE
WA · TY 2024
$1.3M
Misericorida Universty
UNRESTRICTED GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE
PA · TY 2024
$300K
By the Hand Club for Kids
UNRESTRICTED GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE
IL · TY 2024
$150K
Catholic Theological Union
UNRESTRICTED GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE
IL · TY 2024
$100K
Franciscan Outreach
UNRESTRICTED GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE
IL · TY 2024
$75K
Catholic Charities of the Archidioceses of Chicago
UNRESTRICTED GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE
IL · TY 2024
$50K
Catholic Church Extension Society
UNRESTRICTED GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE
IL · TY 2024
$20K
Wings Program Inc
UNRESTRICTED GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE
IL · TY 2024
$15K
Avenues of Independence
UNRESTRICTED GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE
IL · TY 2024
$15K
Cardinals Annual Stewardship Appeal
UNRESTRICTED GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE
NY · TY 2024
$10K
Journeys the Road Home
UNRESTRICTED GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE
IL · TY 2024
$10K
Angels for Hospice
UNRESTRICTED GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE
IL · TY 2024
$5K
Rowan University Foundation
UNRESTRICTED GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE
NJ · TY 2024
$5K
World Vision Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
WA · TY 2023
$2.4M
Misericordia Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
IL · TY 2023
$300K
By the Hand Club for Kids
GENERAL SUPPORT
IL · TY 2023
$100K
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago
GENERAL SUPPORT
IL · TY 2023
$100K
Catholic Theological Union at Chicago
GENERAL SUPPORT
IL · TY 2023
$100K
Franciscan Outreach
GENERAL SUPPORT
IL · TY 2023
$75K
Midwestern University
GENERAL SUPPORT
IL · TY 2023
$27K
Old St Patrick's Catholic Church
GENERAL SUPPORT
IL · TY 2023
$20K
Catholic Extension
GENERAL SUPPORT
IL · TY 2023
$20K
Wings Program Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
IL · TY 2023
$15K
Journeys the Road Home
GENERAL SUPPORT
IL · TY 2023
$10K
Avenues to Independence
GENERAL SUPPORT
IL · TY 2023
$10K
Cardinals Annual Stewarship Appeal
GENERAL SUPPORT
NY · TY 2023
$10K
Angels for Hospice Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
IL · TY 2023
$5K
The Rory Belle Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
CO · TY 2023
$500
World Vision Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
WA · TY 2022
$1.2M
Misericordia Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
IL · TY 2022
$300K
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago
GENERAL SUPPORT
IL · TY 2022
$200K
By the Hand Club for Kids
GENERAL SUPPORT
IL · TY 2022
$200K
Franciscan Outreach
GENERAL SUPPORT
IL · TY 2022
$200K
Catholic Theological Union at Chicago
GENERAL SUPPORT
IL · TY 2022
$100K
Catholic Extension
GENERAL SUPPORT
IL · TY 2022
$23K
Catholic Bishop of Chicago
GENERAL SUPPORT
IL · TY 2022
$20K
Wings Program Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
IL · TY 2022
$15K
Avenues to Independence
GENERAL SUPPORT
IL · TY 2022
$10K
Journeys the Road Home
GENERAL SUPPORT
IL · TY 2022
$10K
Cardinals Annual Stewarship Appeal
GENERAL SUPPORT
NY · TY 2022
$10K
Angels for Hospice Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
IL · TY 2022
$5K
Rev Robert E Mclaughlin Faith Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
IL · TY 2022
$5K
World Vision Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
WA · TY 2021
$683K
Misericordia Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
IL · TY 2021
$500K
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago
GENERAL SUPPORT
IL · TY 2021
$200K
By the Hand Club for Kids
GENERAL SUPPORT
IL · TY 2021
$200K
Catholic Theological Union at Chicago
GENERAL SUPPORT
IL · TY 2021
$100K
Catholic Bishop of Chicago
GENERAL SUPPORT
IL · TY 2021
$20K
Catholic Extension
GENERAL SUPPORT
IL · TY 2021
$20K
Wings Program Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
IL · TY 2021
$15K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.