BARNARDFAIN FOUNDATION
Total Given 2016–2018
$371K
58 grants · $124K avg/year
based on 3 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$4K
typical micro grants · $1K–$10K
grant size
65%
deep partner · 17/26 multi-year
repeat
$196K
Assets · 2018
26
Distinct recipients
About
Foundation was liquidated and terminated as of December 31, 2019.
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
Michael Fain
Phone
9709251040
Deadlines
March 15
How to Apply
Standard Grant Application
Restrictions
Organizations must be educational, religious, or charitable under IRC Section 170(C)
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $104K | $349K | $49K | 16 |
| 2017 | $111K | $263K | $104K | 19 |
| 2018 | $156K | $196K | $43K | 23 |
| 2019 | N/A | $0 | $35K | N/A |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 58 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$4K
Average
$6K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$24K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Judith Barnard | Director | — |
| Cynthia Barnard | Director | — |
| Michael Fain | Director | — |
Grants Awarded (58 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Shakespere Theater | Chicago, IL | $24,500 | Unrestricted Gift | 2018 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $20,000 | Unrestricted Gift | 2018 |
| Chicago Shakespere Theater | Chicago, IL | $19,500 | Unrestricted Gift | 2017 |
| Court Theatre | Chicago, IL | $19,500 | Unrestricted Gift | 2018 |
| Chicago Shakespere Theater | Chicago, IL | $17,500 | Unrestricted Gift | 2016 |
| KAJX | Aspen, CO | $17,500 | Unrestricted Gift | 2017 |
| KAJX | Aspen, CO | $17,500 | Unrestricted Gift | 2016 |
| KAJX | Aspen, CO | $17,500 | Unrestricted Gift | 2018 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | Dean's Discretionary Fund Phy. Sci. | 2018 |
| Aspen Science Center | Aspen, CO | $15,000 | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $10,000 | Unrestricted Gift | 2017 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $10,000 | Dean's Discretionary Fund Phy. Sci. | 2017 |
| Timeline Theatre Company | Chicago, IL | $10,000 | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Aspen Music Festival | Aspen, CO | $10,000 | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Aspen Music Festival | Aspen, CO | $10,000 | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $10,000 | Dean's Discretionary Fund Phy. Sci. | 2016 |
| Aspen Science Center | Aspen, CO | $10,000 | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Timeline Theatre Company | Chicago, IL | $10,000 | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Aspen Music Festival | Aspen, CO | $8,500 | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Aspen Institute | Washington, DC | $7,500 | Aspen Words | 2018 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $7,500 | Unrestricted Gift | 2016 |
| Chicago Public Library Foundation | Chicago, IL | $5,000 | Unrestricted Gift | 2018 |
| Aspen Science Center | Aspen, CO | $5,000 | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| NPR Foundation | Washington, DC | $5,000 | Unrestricted Gift | 2016 |
| Aspen Institute | Washington, DC | $5,000 | Unrestricted Gift | 2018 |