Dorsey J Barefield Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Dorsey J Barefield Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Pearl, Mississippi. In tax year 2025 it gave $80,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$80,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was up from $72,000 the year before.
16% 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 | $77,000 | 22 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $72,000 | 20 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $80,000 | 20 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Dorsey J Barefield Charitable Trust 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 Dorsey J Barefield Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 18 | $72,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reformed Theological Seminary | General operations | $10,000 |
| Christ Covenant School | General operations | $6,000 |
| Cheshire Abby | General operations | $5,000 |
| Issa Charties School | General operations | $5,000 |
| Ms Blood Services | General operations | $5,000 |
| Ms Food Network | General operations | $5,000 |
| New Stage Theater | General operations | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | General operations | $5,000 |
| Highlands Presbyterian | General operations | $4,000 |
| Stewpot Community Serv | General operations | $4,000 |
| Wilson Research Foundation | General operations | $4,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Central Ms | General operations | $3,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Arise camp | $3,000 |
| Gateway Rescue Mission | General operations | $3,000 |
| North Ms Health Foundation | General operations | $3,000 |
| Quiet Waters Ministries | General operations | $3,000 |
| Junior League of Jackson | Friends of mistletow | $2,500 |
| University of Ms Foundation | School of accountancy | $2,500 |
| One Story | General operations | $1,000 |
| University of Ms Foundation | Mind center for alzheimer's research | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jamie G Houston III
- Roderick S Russ III
- Kendall Smith
- Marcell P Mapp
Questions people ask
Does Dorsey J Barefield Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dorsey J Barefield Charitable Trust give?
$80,000 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Dorsey J Barefield Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Jamie G Houston III (Trustee), Roderick S Russ III (Trustee), Kendall Smith (Trustee) and Marcell P Mapp (Trustee).
What does Dorsey J Barefield Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.