The Barnes Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Barnes Family Foundation is a private foundation in Sherman Oaks, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $223,800 in 52 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$223,800
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$6.9 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $194,200 the year before.
23% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $198,700 | 50 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $194,200 | 49 | $6.6 million |
| 2025 | $223,800 | 52 | $6.9 million |
How to apply
The Barnes Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Barnes Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 43 | $160,800 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $20,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $7,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prager University | To provide financial assistance to help teach core, common sense values that must be the foundation of moral and ethical behavior in government and in daily life. | $25,000 |
| Providence St Joseph Foundation | To provide funding for the cancer center and to improve emergency and urgent care services in the san fernando valley area. | $20,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Civic education | $20,000 |
| St Francis de Sales Church | To help finance the various ministries of st. Frances de sales parish. | $12,600 |
| Camp Pendleton Armed Services YMCA | To provide funding for educational and recreational programs for families of active military personnel. | $10,000 |
| Strive Foundation | To help fund afterschool programs that teach innercity kids responsibility, academics and the arts. | $10,000 |
| Individual | To help defray shipping costs of care packages going to military personnel. | $6,000 |
| Warrior Foundation Freedom Station | To provide quality of life items, services and transitional housing to recovering veterans | $6,000 |
| City of Hope | To support city of hope's mission to prevent and cure cancer and other diseases | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College | To support the values of traditional education at the university level. | $5,000 |
| Mary Health of the Sick Hospital | To help defray the cost of quality care for patients relying on insufficient government subsidies. | $5,000 |
| My Stuff Bags Foundation | To provide personal items to abused and neglected children who are in foster care. | $5,000 |
| Pepperdine University | To sponsor youth citizenship seminar. | $5,000 |
| Pregnancy Counseling Center | To help fund awareness of alternatives to abortion. | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | To provide financial assistance for food, shelter,child care and other services for low-income families. | $5,000 |
| National Police Dog Foundation | To promote education and awareness and raise funds for the purchase, training and ongoing veterinary care for active and retired police k-9s. | $5,000 |
| California Assoc of Scholars | To assist and restoringtraditional standards on college campuses. | $5,000 |
| Gary Sinese Foundation | To support programs to honor, educate and strengthen veterans,first responders and their families. | $5,000 |
| Notre Dame High School | To provide financial aid for students in need. | $5,000 |
| Ahead With Horses Inc | Provide financial help for therapeutic and development horseback riding experiences for physically and mentally challenged kids. | $4,000 |
| Individual | To provide weekend meals to homeless and other needy individuals. | $3,000 |
| Los Angeles Mission | To provide financial assistance for meals, shelter, spiritual guidance and other services to homeless and other needy people. | $3,000 |
| Individual | To help provide day care for seniors and young children. | $3,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Los Angeles | TO FINANCIAlLY ASSIST HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH SERVICES NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE. | $3,000 |
| Shriners Children Medical Center | To aid shriners hospitals for children in their mission to provide excellence in specialized pediatric care, research and teaching. | $3,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission | To provide meals, shelter, recovery programs and life-changing services for those experiencing homelessness and dependency. | $3,000 |
| Moms for Liberty | To organize, educate and empower parents to defend their parental rights at all levels of government. | $3,000 |
| Constitutional Rights Foundation Oc | To help fund the mock trials, peer courts and business issues programs and the law day conferences for high school students in orange county. | $2,000 |
| Manhattan Institute for Policy Rese | To promote education in the area of public policy. | $2,000 |
| Individual | To provide resources for charitable grantmakers. | $2,000 |
| Mend | To provide comprehensive support to vulnerable members of the san fernando valley. | $2,000 |
| Individual | $2,000 | |
| The Golden Years Dog Sanctuary | To provide senior dogs a last loving home in which to trive. | $2,000 |
| Momentum | To help finance the refurbishing of wheelchairs that are sent to developing coutries. | $2,000 |
| St Louis Center | To help fund residential facilities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. | $2,000 |
| Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer F | To provide sick children with necessities that are not provided by medical insurance. Similar to the "make-a-wish" charity. | $2,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | To provide financial assistance for research that helps cure cancers affecting children. | $2,000 |
| Individual | To provide close to nature experiencesand an understanding of our eco systems. | $1,400 |
| Claremont Institute | To help educate the public regarding america's founding principles | $1,000 |
| Individual | To assist in providing services and residential programs to clients with developmental disabilities. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Villar
- Robert Villar
Questions people ask
Does The Barnes Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Barnes Family Foundation give?
$223,800 in tax year 2025, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Barnes Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Villar (Trustee) and Robert Villar (Trustee).
What does The Barnes Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.