The Barnabus Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Barnabus Fund is a private foundation in Greenwood, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $101,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$101,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $97,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $95,000 | 6 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $97,000 | 4 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $101,000 | 5 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
The Barnabus Fund 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 Barnabus Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 4 | $75,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $26,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connie Maxwell Children's Home | Educational purposes | $40,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Educational purposes | $26,000 |
| Crossroads Women's Center | Educational purposes | $20,000 |
| Greenwood Pathway House | Educational purposes | $10,000 |
| The Museum and Railroad Historical | Educational purposes | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- A Pierce Stockman III
Questions people ask
Does The Barnabus Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Barnabus Fund give?
$101,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Barnabus Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists A Pierce Stockman III (Chairman).
What does The Barnabus Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.