JW Barnett Jr Family Foundation
JW Barnett Jr Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Laurel, Mississippi. Its 2024 filing reports 10 grants totaling $76,910, all listed with the purpose “sponsorship,” to charitable organizations in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Colorado.
JW Barnett Jr Family Foundation at a glance
In short: JW Barnett Jr Family Foundation gave $77K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Mississippi. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $76,910
- -42.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,691
- -48.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $1,424,443
- +3.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (94% 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 JW Barnett Jr Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 18 Dogwood Trail, Laurel, MS 39443
Phone: (601) 658-2003
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JW Barnett Jr Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Laurel Christian School ($35K). Together the top 10 received $77K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 48 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing lists 94% of grant dollars going to Mississippi recipients, 5% to Tennessee recipients, and 1% to Colorado recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is JW Barnett Jr Family Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 114% of 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 $77K (2024) to $134K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $77K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel Christian School Laurel, MS | Sponsorship | $35,398 |
| Dying to Live Inc Laurel, MS | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Center for Pregnancy Choices Laurel, MS | Sponsorship | $6,000 |
| Christian Food Mission Laurel, MS | Sponsorship | $6,000 |
| Eastman Memorial Foundation Laurel, MS | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| USM Foundation Hattiesburg, MS | Sponsorship | $4,000 |
| St Jude's Children's HOS Memphis, TN | Sponsorship | $3,600 |
| Dwell Laurel, MS | Sponsorship | $3,000 |
| Glory House Laurel, MS | Sponsorship | $3,000 |
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | Sponsorship | $912 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,424,443 | $105,068 | $101,073 | $76,910 | 10 | $76,910 | $88,523 | $67,706 |
| 2023 | $1,375,438 | $20,304 | $157,334 | $133,672 | 9 | $133,672 | $22,822 | $66,899 |
| 2022 | $1,413,478 | $79,068 | $111,907 | $86,982 | 9 | $86,982 | $71,087 | $74,226 |
| 2021 | $1,446,317 | $105,772 | $106,480 | $81,472 | 10 | $81,472 | $105,772 | $80,395 |
| 2020 | $1,447,025 | $50,415 | $122,173 | $103,612 | 10 | — | $48,021 | $57,206 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JW Barnett Jr Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $68K 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 grantees include organizations with varied charitable activities. Laurel Christian School describes its mission as providing a Christian-based education to students in the Laurel area. Christian Food Mission says it provides meals and food to elderly, sick, and needy people and operates a food pantry for families in need. DWELL describes its mission as providing transitional housing and resources for women leaving recovery, incarceration, or domestic abuse, or enduring divorce.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $76,910 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $912 to $35,398, with a median grant of $4,500. The largest grants went to Laurel Christian School ($35,398), Dying to Live Inc ($10,000), Center for Pregnancy Choices ($6,000), Christian Food Mission ($6,000), and Eastman Memorial Foundation ($5,000). Other grants included USM Foundation ($4,000), St Jude’s Children’s Hospital ($3,600), DWELL ($3,000), Glory House ($3,000), and Compassion International ($912).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Amy Gonzalez and Vicki Smith as directors, and Kim Knox as treasurer.
JW Barnett Jr Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy Gonzalez
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Vicki Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kim Knox
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 JW Barnett Jr Family Foundation
How much does JW Barnett Jr Family Foundation give each year?
JW Barnett Jr Family Foundation gave $77K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $134K across 9 grants.
What is JW Barnett Jr Family Foundation's typical grant size?
JW Barnett Jr Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,500, and its average grant was $7,691, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from JW Barnett Jr Family Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does JW Barnett Jr Family Foundation give grants?
JW Barnett Jr Family Foundation gives mostly in Mississippi: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Laurel, MS (7 grants).
Does JW Barnett Jr Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on JW Barnett Jr Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Sponsorship" (10 grants).
Who are JW Barnett Jr Family Foundation's largest grantees?
JW Barnett Jr Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Laurel Christian School ($35,398), Dying to Live Inc ($10,000) and Center for Pregnancy Choices ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is JW Barnett Jr Family Foundation?
JW Barnett Jr Family Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $77K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $68K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does JW Barnett Jr Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied charitable activities. Laurel Christian School describes its mission as providing a Christian-based education to students in the Laurel area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JW Barnett Jr Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is JW Barnett Jr Family Foundation's EIN?
JW Barnett Jr Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-0867006. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does JW Barnett Jr Family 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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