Charitable and philanthropic endeavors in support of and in conjunction with the Spartanburg county foundation.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.8M
-11.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$322K
-6.3% YoY
Grant Count
11
+22.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$29K
-23.3% YoY
About Barnet Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Barnet Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SPARTANBURG, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $322K. Net investment income was $38K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,834,237 | $2,063,478 | $2,271,791 |
| Revenue | $38,213 | $39,208 | $40,622 |
| Expenses | $452,255 | $466,496 | $403,130 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $38,213 | $39,208 | $40,622 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Hello Family Fund ($142,857), Children's Museum of the Upstate Inc ($37,500), Converse University ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chapman Cultural Center Spartanburg, SC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Children's Museum of the Upstate Inc Greenville, SC | General Support | $37,500 |
| Converse University Spartanburg, SC | General Support | $30,000 |
| Hello Family Fund Spartanburg, SC | General Support | $142,857 |
| Hub City Animal Project (HCAP) Fund Spartanburg, SC | General Support | $10,000 |
| International African American Museum Charleston, SC | General Support | $10,000 |
| Liberty Fellowship SC Spartanburg, SC | General Support | $10,000 |
| Spartanburg County School District Seven Spartanburg, SC | General Support | $21,745 |
| Spartanburg Philharmonic Spartanburg, SC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Foundation Spartanburg, SC | General Support | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| darlene hemphill | secretary | 1 | — |
| john s mcbride jr | vice president | 1 | — |
| katherine a dunleavy | vice president | 1 | — |
| valerie barnet | president | 1 | — |
| william barnet III | chairman | 1 | — |
| d byrd miller III | director | 1 | — |
| mary rebecca barnet | director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barnet Foundation?
Barnet Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SPARTANBURG, SC. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Barnet Foundation?
As of 2024, Barnet Foundation holds $1.8M in total assets with $38K in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $322K in 2024.
Where does Barnet Foundation operate?
Barnet Foundation has awarded grants in South Carolina.
What size grants does Barnet Foundation award?
In 2024, Barnet Foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $322K — an average of about $29K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Barnet Foundation's EIN?
Barnet Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2319535. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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