Barnes Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Barnes Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Granbury, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $106,750 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 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$106,750
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $82,750 the year before.
47% 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 | $65,760 | 13 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $82,750 | 13 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $106,750 | 15 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Barnes Charitable 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 Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 12 | $61,000 |
| New York | 2 | $45,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough TI | General Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Shepherds Way Waco | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Friends For Life | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| The Culinary Institute of America | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Odessa Inc | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Mission Realty | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| TRI-City Ministries | General Operating Support | $3,500 |
| Heart of Texas FCA | General Operating Support | $3,000 |
| Northwood Elementary | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Mentoring Alliance | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| First Baptist Church Lorena | General Operating Support | $1,500 |
| South Bosque Elementary | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Pleasant Grove Baptist Church | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Ruths Place Clinic | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Together for Good | General Operating Support | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Dorothy Mitchell
- Bob Barnes
- Earlene Barnes
Questions people ask
Does Barnes Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Barnes Charitable Foundation give?
$106,750 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Barnes Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dorothy Mitchell (Secretary), Bob Barnes (President) and Earlene Barnes (Vice-President).
What does Barnes Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.