Barnes Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Barnes Family Foundation is a private foundation in Isle of Palms, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $59,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $11,000. 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$59,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $49,000 the year before.
40% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $31,000 | 13 | $11,636 |
| 2023 | $32,440 | 11 | $707,093 |
| 2024 | $49,000 | 14 | $890,115 |
| 2025 | $59,000 | 15 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Barnes Family 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 Barnes Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 11 | $36,000 |
| New York | 1 | $11,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $11,000 |
| Joslin Diabetes Center | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Porter Gaud Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| East Cooper Community Outreach | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Wake Up Carolina | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Isle of Palms Community Corp | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Isle of Palms R & W for the Child | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Friend of Fisher House | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Livelikelou Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Pet Helpers | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Hallie Hill Animal Hospital | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Musc Foundation Musc Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Charleston Habitat for Humanity | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth W Barnes
- Brett W Barnes
- Chris A Barnes
Questions people ask
Does Barnes Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Barnes Family Foundation give?
$59,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Barnes Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kenneth W Barnes (Director), Brett W Barnes (Director) and Chris A Barnes (Director).
What does Barnes Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and animals.