The Barnwood Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Barnwood Foundation is a private foundation in Katonah, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $750,000 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$750,000
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$16.5 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $665,000 the year before.
9% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $650,000 | 43 | $13.2 million |
| 2024 | $665,000 | 44 | $15.3 million |
| 2025 | $750,000 | 44 | $16.5 million |
How to apply
The Barnwood 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 The Barnwood Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 2 | $205,000 |
| District of Columbia | 9 | $160,000 |
| Connecticut | 10 | $115,000 |
| California | 8 | $100,000 |
| New York | 9 | $95,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins Development and Alumni Relations | General contribution | $200,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General contribution | $45,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General contribution | $40,000 |
| Bethlehem Land Trust | General contribution | $35,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | General contribution | $30,000 |
| So-Cal PBS | General contribution | $30,000 |
| Farm Forward | General contribution | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department | General contribution | $25,000 |
| ASPCA | General contribution | $20,000 |
| Freedom Service Dogs Inc | General contribution | $20,000 |
| Hsus | General contribution | $20,000 |
| The Bethlehem Scholarship Fund | General contribution | $20,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food | General contribution | $15,000 |
| Abbey of Regina Laudis | General contribution | $10,000 |
| America-Israel | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Bethlehem Assistance Fund | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Bethlehem Conservation Commission | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Bethlehem Fuel Bank | General contribution | $10,000 |
| City Harvest | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Food Animal Concerns Trust | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Grow NYC | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Lideres Campensinas | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Ms Foundation for Women | General contribution | $10,000 |
| National Geographic Society | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Rodale Insitute | General contribution | $10,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Ali Forney Center | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Bethlehem Ambulance | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Bethlehem Volunteer Firefighters Association | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Environmental Working Group | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Freinds of the Bethlehem Public Library | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Friends of Zara's Center | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Fundacion Esperanza Economica | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Glen Highland Farm | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Healing Hoofbeats of CT | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Keep Bel-Air Beautiful | General contribution | $5,000 |
| La Parks Foundation | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Literacy Partners | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Search Dog Foundation | General contribution | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael G Barnes
- Lisa Underwood
Questions people ask
Does The Barnwood Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Barnwood Foundation give?
$750,000 in tax year 2025, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Barnwood Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael G Barnes (Trustee) and Lisa Underwood (Trustee).
What does The Barnwood Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, animals and food and hunger.