The Barnes Family Foundation
The Barnes Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Andalusia, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 4 grants totaling $375K. Net investment income was $22K.
The Barnes Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Barnes Family Foundation gave $375K across 4 grants in 2022 (avg $94K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $374,632
- +366.3% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $93,658
- +249.7% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $7,739
- Primary geography
- Georgia (95% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Barnes Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund ($357K). Together the top 3 received $373K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 14 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Barnes Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 579% from 2019 to 2022. 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2020) to $375K (2022). In 2022 it made 4 grants totaling $375K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund Atlanta, GA | Charity | $357,155 |
| Young Life Andalusia, AL | Religious | $10,000 |
| St Mary's Episcopal Church Andalusia, AL | Religous | $5,477 |
| Other Andalusia, AL | Various | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $26,131 | $375,938 | $374,632 | 4 | $374,632 | $22,206 |
| 2021 | $411,588 | $31,614 | $81,566 | $80,340 | 3 | — | $30,864 |
| 2020 | $444,784 | $24,000 | $35,439 | $34,250 | 4 | — | $20,670 |
| 2019 | $443,287 | $24,178 | $56,240 | $55,210 | 3 | — | $19,178 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Barnes Family Foundation is led by Patricia W. Barnes, President on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Patricia W. Barnes
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 The Barnes Family Foundation
How much does The Barnes Family Foundation give each year?
The Barnes Family Foundation gave $375K across 4 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $80K across 3 grants.
What is The Barnes Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Barnes Family Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $7,739, and its average grant was $93,658, across 4 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Barnes Family Foundation give grants?
The Barnes Family Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Andalusia, AL (3 grants).
Does The Barnes Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Barnes Family Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
What is The Barnes Family Foundation's EIN?
The Barnes Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-1285698. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 30, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
Live grants for the work The Barnes Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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