Welcome to the Barrington Area Community Foundation

Since 1998 we have received more than $9.0M in contributions and through careful stewardship have raised another $8.0M in investment income to create a permanent fund addressing unmet needs in the Barrington Community.

Grant Seekers

Each year, BACF runs its annual grants cycle, starting with an orientation workshop for grant applicants in November, a winter application and review period, and a grant awards breakfast in May.

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Reasons to Give

Through our careful stewardship, your donation becomes an ongoing gift to the Barrington community.

BACF’s overhead is less an 1% of assets, and our fund is managed by professionals who love Barrington and volunteer their time and expertise.

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Events

Our 2026 Annual BACF Golf Outing and Fundraising Dinner will take place on Monday, June 1st at The Club at Wynstone. We welcome you!
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Our Impact

Since 2000, BACF has provided over $4.6 Million in seed and sustainability grants to more than 150 organizations addressing unmet needs in the Barrington area.
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Grants

Each grant recipient should demonstrate that they are reaching an unserved group of local citizens with a program that does not duplicate other community charities. All grants are audited and reported to the community. The Foundation will not grant to organizations that are largely tax-supported.

Grant Workshop Scheduled

Grants Workshop for 2026 will be held at the Barrington White House – Date: TBD

Estimated Grant Level – 2026

Estimated Grant Level for 2027 – $494,000.
We look forward to the 2027 grant review process and announcing the grant award winners in May of 2027!

2026 Grant Recipients

  • Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital on behalf of Smart Farm Program
  • Barrington Area Conservation Trust
  • Barrington Area Council on Aging
  • Barrington Area Development Council-InZone
  • Barrington Area Volunteer Connection
  • Barrington Children’s Choir
  • Barrington Dance Ensemble
  • Barrington Development Council
  • Barrington Giving Day
  • Barrington’s White House
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of Dundee Township
  • Bright Birthdays, Inc.
  • BStrong Together
  • Catlow 1927 Foundation
  • Center for Enriched Living – CEL
  • Children’s Advocacy Center of N & NW Cook County
  • Citizens for Conservation
  • Cuba Cares Fund
  • Elgin Symphony Orchestra
  • Embrace Living Charities
  • fitMS NeuroBalance Center NFP
  • Flint & Spring Creek Watersheds Partnership
  • GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers
  • Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois
  • GiveNKind
  • Hanover Township Emergency Services
  • Kids In Need of McHenry County
  • Let It Be Us
  • Little City
  • Mane in Heaven

  • Music for the Ages, Inc.

  • North Shore Senior Center

  • Opus Montessori School

  • Parker Players Theater Company

  • Prince of Peace Lutheran Church-Comfort Dog Ministry

  • Rescue Our Children Organization Inc.

  • Rotary Club of Barrington Afterhours

  • Salem Methodist Preschool

  • South Pointe Youth for Christ

  • Special Gifts Theatre

  • The Bridge Youth and Family Services

  • The Build Team NFP

  • The Community Meal

  • Transitional Living Services dba Veterans Path to Hope

  • WINGS Program