The Barnes Family Foundation
The Barnes Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LITTLE ROCK, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $172K. Net investment income was $226K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.7M
+5.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$172K
+4.5% YoY
Grant Count
7
+40.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
-25.4% YoY
About The Barnes Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Barnes Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LITTLE ROCK, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $172K. Net investment income was $226K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,674,368 | $3,495,981 | $3,332,161 |
| Revenue | $255,316 | $65,274 | $55,504 |
| Expenses | $201,945 | $193,491 | $126,501 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $173,896 | $166,675 | $76,250 |
| Net Investment Income | $226,462 | $46,686 | $39,471 |
| Distributable Amount | $144,539 | $129,995 | $138,760 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES BARNES | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| TERRY BARNES | SECRETARY/TREASURER | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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