James M Barnett Jr Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
James M Barnett Jr Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Albany, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $524,500 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $4,450 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$524,500
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$4,450
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$7.4 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $355,555 the year before.
31% 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 | $323,910 | 13 | $7.2 million |
| 2024 | $355,555 | 16 | $7.3 million |
| 2025 | $524,500 | 16 | $7.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | James E Reynolds Jr 212 N Westover Blvd, Albany, GA 31708 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (229) 439-4000 |
| What to submit | Submitted in writing to the foundation stating reason for the need and goals to be achieved. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What James M Barnett Jr Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 13 | $517,400 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,100 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Flint Riverquarium | Provide educational programs | $200,000 |
| Albany Museum of Art | Visual arts support | $152,500 |
| Albany Symphony | Music education | $100,000 |
| Theatre Albany | Theatrical production | $20,000 |
| Albany State University | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Andrew College | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Albany Chorale | Music education | $5,000 |
| Eastman School of Music | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $3,900 |
| Truitt McConnell University | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Columbus State University | Scholarships | $1,200 |
| Valdosta State University | Scholarship | $1,200 |
| James Dick Foundation | Scholarship | $1,100 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of Georgia | Scholarship | $850 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- James E Reynolds Jr
- J Huff Croxton
- Helen Kirbo
Questions people ask
Does James M Barnett Jr Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does James M Barnett Jr Foundation Inc give?
$524,500 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $4,450.
Who runs James M Barnett Jr Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists James E Reynolds Jr (Director), J Huff Croxton (Director) and Helen Kirbo (Director).
What does James M Barnett Jr Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.