We are a privately funded family (501C3) charitable organization whose Founders Barbara Bateman Barrett and H. Michael Barrett have established a living legacy of service to be provided by them and their children. The vision of Catholic Christian values they possess was instilled in them by their mothers, Betty Barrett and Juanita Bateman for whom this Foundation is named. The Foundation is a thankful response to Almighty God for the blessings given the Barrett family.

Recognizing the endless challenges the Church in the modern world faces in caring for the needs of the needy among us, the Foundation attempts to respond, in some measure, to the Lord’s call to His disciples to practice good stewardship by using their material blessings for the common good and thereby contribute to building up the Kingdom of God.

Priority is given to Catholic programs in Middle Tennessee but applications from other like-minded 501C3 charitable organizations are welcome and will receive a fair hearing.

Following the models of Catholic philanthropy already in place, the Barrett-Bateman Foundation will follow the example provided by other Catholic organizations that exhibit leadership in advancing the mission of the Catholic Church in America.

The Board of Trustees meets quarterly and accepts applications for assistance throughout the calendar year. Thereafter grants are made each quarter to applicants deemed meritorious.