Barnabas Foundation
Barnabas Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In its 2024 filing, it reported making grants to charitable organizations and stated that it had no plans for dissolution.
Barnabas Foundation at a glance
In short: Barnabas Foundation gave $219K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Texas. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $219,364
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,874
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $303,777
- -25.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Barnabas Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Barnabas Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Waco Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Collaborative Inc ($61K). Together the top 10 received $209K.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 95 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 5% to recipients in Nebraska, and 2% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Barnabas Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $61K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $61K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 70% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $88K (2022) to $730K (2021). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $219K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Waco Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Collaborative Inc Waco, TX | General & Unrestricted | $60,500 |
| Baylor University Waco, TX | Barnabas Endowed Fund for Biblical Financial Awareness, Stewardship and Generosity in the Hankamer School of Business | $25,000 |
| Baylor University Waco, TX | Barnabas Endowed Mission Fund in the Louise Herrington School of Nursing | $25,000 |
| Young Life Sugarland, TX | Charitable Event | $20,000 |
| Familypoint Resources Houston, TX | transportation fund for Camp OTX summer 2024 | $17,000 |
| Vertical Ministries Waco, TX | Charitable Event | $15,000 |
| Buckner Children and Family Services Inc Dallas, TX | Buckner Houston FUND | $10,000 |
| Denison Ministries Dallas, TX | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Eyes on ME Katy, TX | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Global Partners in Hope Omaha, NE | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing reports 13 grants. The foundation stated that its distributions in excess of current income totaled $219,364 and were at least 25% of its net assets at the beginning of the year, measured at fair market value as $402,757.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $303,777 | $131,446 | $236,193 | $219,364 | 13 | $234,896 | $9,240 | $14,126 |
| 2023 | $408,524 | $118,526 | $228,688 | $209,828 | 13 | $226,456 | $5,347 | $17,747 |
| 2022 | $518,686 | $134,983 | $98,177 | $87,500 | 12 | $94,343 | $11,768 | $21,169 |
| 2021 | $481,880 | $414,903 | $745,413 | $730,352 | 45 | $739,315 | $168,424 | $40,441 |
| 2020 | $812,390 | $60,132 | $217,113 | $203,644 | 12 | — | $55,591 | $45,259 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Barnabas Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a university, youth and family organizations, Christian ministries, humanitarian work, and a human rights organization.
Grantees describe their work in varied terms. Baylor University says its mission is to educate people for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment. FamilyPoint Resources describes its work as enrichment programs for K–12 children to help bridge social and economic gaps and break cycles of poverty. Global Partners in Hope says it provides holistic and humanitarian services by networking people and resources. These are grantees’ descriptions of their own missions, not statements of the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $219,364. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $60,500, with a median of $10,000.
Among its reported 2024 grants were $60,500 to Waco Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Collaborative for general and unrestricted purposes; two grants of $25,000 each to Baylor University, for endowed funds in the Hankamer School of Business and Louise Herrington School of Nursing; $20,000 to Young Life for a charitable event; $17,000 to FamilyPoint Resources for transportation for Camp OTX; and $15,000 to Vertical Ministries for a charitable event. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to Buckner Children and Family Services, Denison Ministries, Eyes On Me, and Global Partners in Hope; $6,864 to Family Legacy Missions International; and $5,000 to 21 Wilberforce Global Freedom Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anita Jones as director; Lee Anna Lackey as secretary, vice president, and director; R Brandon Lackey as director and president; Jimmy Winters as director; and Leisa Winters as vice president and director.
Barnabas Foundation is led by R Brandon Lackey, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
R Brandon Lackey
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anita Jones
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jimmy Winters
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Anna Lackey
Secretary, Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leisa Winters
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Barnabas Foundation
How much does Barnabas Foundation give each year?
Barnabas Foundation gave $219K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $210K across 13 grants.
What is Barnabas Foundation's typical grant size?
Barnabas Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,874, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Barnabas Foundation that year got $61K on average.
Where does Barnabas Foundation give grants?
Barnabas Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Waco, TX (4 grants), Dallas, TX (3 grants) and Houston, TX (2 grants).
Does Barnabas Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 46% of Barnabas Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Barnabas Foundation's largest grantees?
Barnabas Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Waco Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Collaborative Inc ($60,500), Baylor University ($50,000 across 2 grants) and Young Life ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Barnabas Foundation?
Barnabas Foundation reported $304K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $235K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Barnabas Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a university, youth and family organizations, Christian ministries, humanitarian work, and a human rights organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Barnabas Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Barnabas Foundation's EIN?
Barnabas Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2708264. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Barnabas Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Barnabas Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/barnabas-foundation-morg_17892d5f2fb24d549e0652bfe63b1ad1
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