The Barnes Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Barnes Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Marion, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $306,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $29,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$306,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$29,000
- Assets$9.9 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was down from $447,000 the year before.
40% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $447,000 | 21 | $9.3 million |
| 2024 | $306,000 | 20 | $9.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Timothy O'Connor the Barnes Foundat PO Box 411, Marion, CT 06444 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (860) 653-0462 |
| What to submit | Written request including budget and proof of tax exempt status and description of organization |
| Deadlines | Submissions should be made six to twelve months in advance |
| Restrictions | Federally tax exempt, non-profit organizations relating to precollegiate education in the state of Connecticut |
What The Barnes Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 18 | $286,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Public Schools | To support educational programs | $29,000 |
| Environmental Learning Centers of CT Inc | To support educational programs | $25,000 |
| Connecticut Science Center Inc | To support educational programs | $20,000 |
| Horizons at Westminster School | To support educational programs | $20,000 |
| Neighborhood Music School | To support educational programs | $20,000 |
| New Haven Ecology Project Inc | To support educational programs | $20,000 |
| Uconn Foundation | To support educational programs | $20,000 |
| Charter Oak Temple Restoration Association | To support educational programs | $15,000 |
| Connectikids | To support educational programs | $15,000 |
| Read to Grow | To support educational programs | $15,000 |
| United Way | To support educational programs | $15,000 |
| Children's Community School | To support educational programs | $13,000 |
| Connecticut Story Telling Center | To support educational programs | $12,000 |
| Flanders Nature Center | To support educational programs | $12,000 |
| Organized Parents Make A Difference (Opmad) | To support educational programs | $10,000 |
| Society of Preservation of NE Antiquities | To support educational programs | $10,000 |
| The Family Center | To support educational programs | $10,000 |
| New London Public Schools (Nham) | To support educational programs | $9,000 |
| Jackter Intermediate School | To support educational programs | $8,000 |
| Lillian B Haynes Elementary School | To support educational programs | $8,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joan B Flynn
- Sally A O'Connor
- Elliott B Bristow
- Timothy J O'Connor
- Brenna K Flynn
- Heather B Adams
- Patricia Hamon
- Lynne B Leahy
- Edward Thomas Adams
- Brooke L Harris
Questions people ask
Does The Barnes Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Submissions should be made six to twelve months in advance.
How much does The Barnes Foundation Inc give?
$306,000 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Barnes Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Joan B Flynn (President), Sally A O'Connor (V/P), Elliott B Bristow (Director) and Timothy J O'Connor (Executive Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Barnes Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and human services.