The Barnes Foundation
To promote the advancement of education and the appreciation of the fine arts and horticulture. To maintain an art gallery containing works of ancient to modern art.
The Barnes Foundation at a glance
In short: The Barnes Foundation gave $15K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,000
- -92.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -83.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,000
- -52.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $247,672,052
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Barnes Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Whyy Inc ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2025) to $189K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whyy Inc Philadelphia, PA | Summer Pods Cohort | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $247,672,052 | $33,749,714 | $30,073,540 | $15,000 | 1 | $7,216,470 |
| 2024 | $235,569,044 | $26,657,859 | $32,023,620 | $188,833 | 6 | $4,724,901 |
| 2023 | $228,076,186 | $10,715,947 | $15,172,107 | — | — | $2,508,608 |
| 2022 | $225,939,673 | $36,090,103 | $31,087,083 | — | — | $4,523,464 |
| 2021 | $242,934,305 | $34,787,671 | $25,607,601 | — | — | $11,199,349 |
| 2020 | $223,515,679 | $21,249,120 | $22,540,936 | — | — | $132,773 |
About The Barnes Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Barnes Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $247.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $7.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Barnes Foundation is led by Thomas Collins, Executive Director & President on every filing since 2020; 8 of 23 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas Collins
Executive Director & President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$396K (2020) → $630K (2025)
Aileen Kennedy Roberts
Chair & Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Ireson PhD
Dep Director for Collections
Dep Director, Collections & Exhibitions → Dep Director for Collections & Exhibitions, 2024
Dep Director for Collections & Exhibitions → Dep Director for Collections, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$195K (2020) → $238K (2025)
Nina Diefenbach
Dep Director for Advancement
Senior Vice President & Deputy Director for Advancement → Senior Vice President & Dep Director for Advancement, 2024
Senior Vice President & Dep Director for Advancement → Dep Director for Advancement, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$312K (2020) → $339K (2025)
Sara Geelan
Dep Director, General Counsel & Secretary
Dep Director, General Counsel & Assistant Secretary → Dep Director, General Counsel & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$237K (2020) → $290K (2025)
Vince D'antonio
Senior Director of Ops & Grounds
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$214K (2025)
Armando I. Bengochea PhD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Hughes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Poggi PhD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey A. Honickman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John H. McFadden Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John J. Aglialoro
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John R. Alchin
Vice Chair & Trustee
Trustee → Vice Chair & Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Neubauer
Trustee
Trustee & Chairman → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela D. Bundy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheldon M. Bonovitz Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
The Hon Jacqueline F. Allen
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory E. Deavens
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Cavanagh
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Brady
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Technology Officer → Dep Director for Digital Initiatives & CTO, 2024
Dep Director for Digital Initiatives & CTO → Chief Technology Officer, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$142K (2020) → $218K (2025)
William D. Cary
Chief Operating Officer
Chief of Bus. Strategy & Analytics → Chief Operating Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$166K (2020) → $328K (2025)
Maryanne Murphy
CFO & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$89K (2024) → $232K (2025)
David A. Fleischner
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer & Trustee, 2024
Treasurer & Trustee → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Margaret B. Zminda (2020–2024) — Executive Vice President, CFO, COO & Assistant Treasurer · Filing note: Thru 12/2023
- Former: Sheronda Whitaker (2020–2024) — Dep Director for Hr & Chief Diversity Officer
- Former: Stephen J. Harmelin Esq. (2020–2024) — Treasurer & Trustee
- Former: Brenda T. Thompson (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Martha E. Lucy (2020–2022) — Dep Director, Edu, Pub Pgrms & Curator
- Former: Valerie Gay (2020–2022) — Dep Director, Audience Engagement & Cxo
- Former: Vincent D'antonio (2020–2022) — Senior Director, Operations & Grounds
- Former: Katie Adams (2021–2022) — Senior Director of Leadership Gifts
- Former: Nico Hartzell (2022) — Director & Foundation Relations
- Former: Daniel Dilella (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Georgette Hamaty (2020–2021) — Director & Foundation Relations
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $630K, to Thomas Collins (Executive Director & President). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Barnes Foundation
How much does The Barnes Foundation give each year?
The Barnes Foundation gave $15K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $189K across 6 grants.
How large is The Barnes Foundation?
The Barnes Foundation reported $247.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $33.7M.
What is The Barnes Foundation?
The Barnes Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Philadelphia, PA. It holds $247.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Barnes Foundation operate?
The Barnes Foundation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is The Barnes Foundation's EIN?
The Barnes Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6000149. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 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 2020–2025
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