The Barnard Foundation
The Barnard Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wimberley, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $6K.
The Barnard Foundation at a glance
In short: The Barnard Foundation gave $6K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $3,000
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Barnard Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Humane Society of New Braunfels ($3K). Together the top 2 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Barnard Foundation gives
- Giving grew 71% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $6K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Humane Society of New Braunfels New Braunfels, TX | General operating support for care and fostering of pets | $3,000 |
| The New Braunfels Parks and Recreation New Braunfels, TX | General Operating Support for Youth Golf | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $525 | $16,109 | $6,000 | 2 | $12,710 | $620 |
| 2023 | $15,932 | $200 | $2,225 | — | — | $425 | $798 |
| 2022 | $17,957 | $3 | $2,225 | — | — | $425 | $882 |
| 2021 | $20,179 | $-11,003 | $9,652 | $3,500 | 2 | $7,875 | $1,338 |
| 2020 | $40,834 | $-4,338 | $10,864 | $4,790 | 2 | — | $1,963 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Barnard Foundation reported a distributable amount of $620 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Barnard Foundation is led by David P. Barnard, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David P. Barnard
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2024)
Cindy R. Barnard
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Melinda B. Wineinger
Vice President & Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $4K, to Cindy R Barnard (Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Barnard Foundation
How much does The Barnard Foundation give each year?
The Barnard Foundation gave $6K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Barnard Foundation operate?
The Barnard Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan, Texas.
How much is The Barnard Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Barnard Foundation reported a distributable amount of $620 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Barnard Foundation's EIN?
The Barnard Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0537476. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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