Barnes Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Barnes Foundation is a private foundation in Oak Brook, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $149,365 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $35,000. 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$149,365
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $102,250 the year before.
42% 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 | $102,250 | 16 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $149,365 | 24 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Barnes 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Barnes Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 18 | $133,125 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $6,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $3,140 |
| New York | 1 | $2,100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shirland School District 134 | Donation | $35,000 |
| Easter Seals | Donation | $20,000 |
| Childrens Enrichment Foundation | Donation | $12,000 |
| Franciscan Sisters | Donation | $10,000 |
| Marklund Foundation | Donation | $10,000 |
| Franciscan Community Benefit | Donation | $8,125 |
| Ray Graham Association | Donation | $7,500 |
| Notre Dame Parish | Donation | $6,000 |
| Endo Collective | Donation | $5,000 |
| Navarro Farm | Donation | $5,000 |
| The Bridge Teen Center | Donation | $5,000 |
| Trinity Services | Donation | $5,000 |
| Fish Hospitality Pantries | Donation | $4,000 |
| Montini-San Miguel Scholarship Fund | Donation | $4,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Donation | $2,100 |
| Shriner's Hospital | Donation | $2,080 |
| St Jude's Research Hospital | Donation | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Donation | $1,060 |
| District 106 Educational Foundation | Donation | $1,000 |
| District 106 PTC | Donation | $1,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Donation | $1,000 |
| Notre Dame Teachers Fund | Donation | $1,000 |
| St Mary Immaculate School | Donation | $1,000 |
| Foundation for Hearing & Speech Res | Donation | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy Gollan
- Scott Nemanich
- Janet Barnes
Questions people ask
Does Barnes Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Barnes Foundation give?
$149,365 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Barnes Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Amy Gollan (President), Scott Nemanich (Secretary) and Janet Barnes (Treasurer).
What does Barnes Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.