Barnhill Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Barnhill Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.2 million in 73 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.2 million
- Number of grants73
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$42.7 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
33% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.3 million | 65 | $29.5 million |
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 64 | $36.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 73 | $42.7 million |
How to apply
Barnhill 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 Barnhill Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 67 | $2.0 million |
| Texas | 3 | $120,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $46,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNC Health Foundation Inc | UNC Whole Brain Health Program - Epilepsy Transition Clinic | $250,000 |
| Edgecombe County Public Schools Educational Founda | Edgecombe County Public Schools Early Literacy Fund | $230,000 |
| Kenan-Flagler Business School Foundation | Barnhill Assured Admit Scholars at UNC Kenan-Flagler | $125,000 |
| Edgecombe County Public Schools Educational Founda | ECPS Educational Foundation Capacity-Building: Foundation Director Position Fund | $115,000 |
| Duke University | Applying Artificial Intelligence to Pediatric Retinal Screening with Ultra-Widefield Fundus Imaging | $102,000 |
| Helping A Hero Org | the Kelsey McInnis Home Project, Rocky Mount, NC | $100,000 |
| Ncinnovation Inc | NCInnovation, Inc. | $100,000 |
| Wakemed | Pediatric Behavioral Health Innovation | $100,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Hurricane Helene Relief | $67,500 |
| Boys Club of Wake County Inc | B.E.S.T. - Behavioral & Emotional Support Team | $54,614 |
| Edgecombe County Public Schools Educational Founda | Telling Our Story | $50,000 |
| Marbles Kids Museum | Bigger Play, Brighter Futures - Marbles Renovation Project | $50,000 |
| North Carolina Business Leaders for Education | Expanding Capacity to Support Teacher Apprenticeships Educator Innovation in North Carolina | $50,000 |
| Woodberry Forest School | Leigh and Rob Edwards Scholarship Fund | $46,000 |
| Center for Science Technology and Leadership Devel | general & unrestricted | $40,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Joshua's Challenge Literacy Program | $38,613 |
| Boys Club of Wake County Inc | Great Futures | $35,000 |
| Southside Academy Incorporated | Strategic Development Consulting | $35,000 |
| Teach for America Inc | Teach For America Eastern NC: Edgecombe General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Scholarships and Support for Future CMS Teachers | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region Inc | BE Well | $26,000 |
| Duke University | Evaluation of a Multidisciplinary Prevention Clinical Model for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in High Risk Patients | $25,747 |
| Marbles Kids Museum | Marbles Ready Set School Memberships + TriplePLAY Partnership | $25,000 |
| North Carolina Business Leaders for Education | BEST NC: Expanding Capacity to Support Educator Innovation & Pathways to Excellence for the NC Teacher Pipeline | $25,000 |
| Mi Co Corporation | The Champions Academy | $22,750 |
| Boys Club of Wake County Inc | Fox Road Basketball Courts | $20,000 |
| Duke University | Barnhill parental engagement & education innovation fund | $20,000 |
| NC History Center on the Civil War Emancipation & | Main Resource Center Building | $20,000 |
| Peacemakers of Rocky Mount Incorporated | Freedom School | $20,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Myanmar Relief | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region Inc | Project Learn | $15,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Research to Cure T1D | $15,000 |
| Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Helping A Hero Org | Patriot Award Dinner Sponsor | $15,000 |
| North Carolina State University Foundation Inc | General Operating Funds for the Shelton Leadership Center | $15,000 |
| Teach for America Inc | One Day Breakfast - Award Sponsor | $15,000 |
| Peacemakers of Rocky Mount Incorporated | Mold Remediation | $12,500 |
| Center for Science Technology and Leadership Devel | Promotional Professional Video production for Fundraising, Public Relations, and Recruitment | $12,000 |
| Thompson Child & Family Focus | Friends of the Children - Charlotte and School-Based Outpatient Therapy | $12,000 |
| Urbanpromise Charlotte | UrbanPromise Charlotte StreetLeader and Out-of-School-Time Programs | $12,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Austin Barnhill
- Christian Barnhill
- Penny Barnhill
- Sarah Barnhill
- Robert Barnhill III
- Robert E Barnhill Jr
- Leigh Edwards
- Rob Edwards
Questions people ask
Does Barnhill Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Barnhill Family Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2024, across 73 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Barnhill Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Austin Barnhill (Dir), Christian Barnhill (Dir), Penny Barnhill (Dir, VP) and Sarah Barnhill (Dir) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Barnhill Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.