Will Barnet Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Will Barnet Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Sebasco Estates, Maine. In tax year 2024 it gave $35,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$35,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $30,000 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 | $30,000 | 2 | $998,167 |
| 2023 | $30,000 | 2 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $35,000 | 3 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Will Barnet Foundation Inc 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 Will Barnet Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Smithsonian American Art Museum | General operation | $25,000 |
| Portland Museum of Art | General operation | $5,000 |
| Farnsworth Art Museum | General operation | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ona Barnet
- Bennet H Grutman
- Elysse A Porta
- Will Porta
- Chris Crosman
Questions people ask
Does Will Barnet Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Will Barnet Foundation Inc give?
$35,000 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Will Barnet Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Ona Barnet (Presdient), Bennet H Grutman (Treasurer), Elysse A Porta (Vice President) and Will Porta (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Will Barnet Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.