The Eleanor H Barnhardt Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
The Eleanor H Barnhardt Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $121,000 in 71 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $9,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$121,000
- Number of grants71
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$9,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $111,000 the year before.
29% 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 | $125,500 | 58 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $111,000 | 65 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $121,000 | 71 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sadler H Barnhardt 2032 Princeton Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28207 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (704) 177-1008, sbarnhardt1@icloud.com |
| Restrictions | Gifts & grants can be given to any non-profit institution exempt from tax under code section 501(c)(3), to public bodies & agencies, to charitable hospitals & institutions providing care for physically or emotionally ill,to religious organizations, churches, colleges, universities, hospitals, orphanages,community chests, inter-faith groups, conferences, or other agencies promoting the welfare of humanity. |
What The Eleanor H Barnhardt Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 53 | $95,500 |
| South Carolina | 13 | $17,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $4,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $2,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $1,500 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Winghaven | Support program | $9,000 |
| The Sharon at Southpark | Support program | $7,000 |
| Charlotte Rescue Mission | Support program | $5,000 |
| Charlotte 49ERS Agc | Support program | $5,000 |
| Blue Ridge Conservancy | Sopport program | $5,000 |
| Duke University | Support program | $3,000 |
| Individual | Support program | $3,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Support program | $3,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Support program | $2,500 |
| Lynwood Foundation | Support program | $2,500 |
| Brahm | Support program | $2,500 |
| Cherokee Creek Boys School | Support program | $2,500 |
| Jr Achievement of the Central Caro | Support program | $2,000 |
| Crossnore Community for Children | Support program | $2,000 |
| Individual | Support program | $2,000 |
| Queens Univ of Charlotte | Support program | $2,000 |
| Joe Martin ALS Foundation | Support program | $2,000 |
| Crisis Assistance Ministry | Support program | $2,000 |
| Individual | Support program | $2,000 |
| Individual | Support program | $2,000 |
| Charlotte Rescue Mission | Support program | $2,000 |
| Asbury University | Support program | $2,000 |
| Public Education Partners | Support program | $2,000 |
| Charlotte Speech and Hearing | Support program | $2,000 |
| Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Found | Support program | $2,000 |
| South Carolina Children's Theather | Support program | $2,000 |
| Huntsman Cancer Foundation | Support program | $1,500 |
| 4 Word | Support program | $1,500 |
| Presbyterian College | Support program | $1,500 |
| Individual | Support program | $1,500 |
| The Chandler School | Support program | $1,500 |
| Samariatan House | Support program | $1,000 |
| Individual | Support program | $1,000 |
| Individual | Support program | $1,000 |
| Florence Crittendon of NC | Support program | $1,000 |
| 24 Foundation | Support program | $1,000 |
| Individual | Support program | $1,000 |
| Mitchell's Fund | Support program | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of Charlotte | Support program | $1,000 |
| Southminster | Support program | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah Barnhardt
- Sadler H Barnhardt
- James H Barnhardt Jr
- Dorothy Barnhardt
- Elizabeth K Barnhardt
- James H Barnhardt III
- Kelly Barnhardt
- Niklass van Nort
- Kathryn van Nort
Questions people ask
Does The Eleanor H Barnhardt Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Eleanor H Barnhardt Charitable Trust give?
$121,000 in tax year 2025, across 71 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Eleanor H Barnhardt Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Deborah Barnhardt (Trustee), Sadler H Barnhardt (Trustee), James H Barnhardt Jr (Trustee) and Dorothy Barnhardt (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Eleanor H Barnhardt Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and housing and homelessness.