Jim & Mary Barnes Foundation
Accepts applications
Jim & Mary Barnes Foundation is a private foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $163,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$163,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $150,000 the year before.
44% of its 2025 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 | $167,500 | 11 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $150,000 | 6 | $20,472 |
| 2025 | $163,000 | 9 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mary Barnes 3211 E 61st Place, Tulsa, OK 74136 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (918) 527-8860 |
| What to submit | Qualifying section 501(c)(3) charities; apply by letter or conversation with foundation managers. |
What Jim & Mary Barnes Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 9 | $163,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First United Methodist Church | Unrestricted use by charitable entity | $40,000 |
| Tulsa Ballet | Unrestricted use by charitable entity | $30,000 |
| Osu Foundation | Unrestricted use by charitable entity | $25,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Unrestricted use by charitable entity | $25,000 |
| Cascia Hall Prep School | Unrestricted use by charitable entity | $20,000 |
| Enid Symphony Orchestra Association | Unrestricted use by charitable entity | $12,000 |
| Boston Avenue Methodist Church | Unrestricted use by charitable entity | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of Eastern Ok | Unrestricted use by charitable entity | $5,000 |
| Ok Fellowship of Christian Athletes Endowment | Unrestricted use by charitable entity | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary M Barnes
- Lori H Markes
- Kristos P Kever
Questions people ask
Does Jim & Mary Barnes Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Jim & Mary Barnes Foundation give?
$163,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Jim & Mary Barnes Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary M Barnes (Trustee), Lori H Markes (Trustee) and Kristos P Kever (Trustee).
What does Jim & Mary Barnes Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and arts and culture.