The Barnett Family Foundation
The Barnett Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Avondale, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports 22 grants totaling $6,865 to charitable organizations.
The Barnett Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Barnett Family Foundation gave $7K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $312.045), mostly in Delaware. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,865
- -46.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- -12.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $312
- -39.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $122,177
- -0.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Delaware (58% 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 The Barnett Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 112 Hoylake Court, Avondale, PA 19311
Phone: (610) 274-0277
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Barnett Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Delaware Nature Society ($2K). Together the top 10 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
127 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 127 grants of 127 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Delaware, 58%; Pennsylvania, 15%; New York, 13%; Arizona, 5%; and Washington, DC, 5%. The reported grants also included recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Barnett Family Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 22 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 95% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 36% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 344% 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 $7K (2024) to $13K (2023). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Nature Society Hockessin, DE | To Further Exempt Status of Organization | $2,000 |
| Faithful Friends Wilmington, DE | To Further Exempt Status of Organization | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Wilmington, DE | To Further Exempt Status of Organization | $500 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | To Further Exempt Status of Organization | $500 |
| ACLU Foundation New York, NY | To Further Exempt Status of Organization | $400 |
| Whyy Philadelphia, PA | To Further Exempt Status of Organization | $300 |
| U of D Library Assoc Newark, DE | To Further Exempt Status of Organization | $250 |
| Hias Washington, DC | To Further Exempt Status of Organization | $250 |
| Red Cross Wilmington, DE | To Further Exempt Status of Organization | $200 |
| Habitat for Humanity Atlanta, GA | To Further Exempt Status of Organization | $200 |
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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 | $122,177 | $7,088 | $9,372 | $6,865 | 22 | $8,115 | $353 | $2,357 |
| 2023 | $122,946 | $20,542 | $15,361 | $12,850 | 25 | $14,100 | $15 | $11,104 |
| 2022 | $116,582 | $4,576 | $10,623 | $9,050 | 31 | $9,050 | — | $10,692 |
| 2021 | $122,416 | $114 | $12,163 | $10,650 | 23 | $10,650 | $2,651 | — |
| 2020 | $131,927 | $126,736 | $10,650 | $9,665 | 26 | — | $942 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Barnett Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K 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 grants included organizations whose own missions span different activities. Delaware Nature Society says it connects people with the natural world through education, advocacy, and conservation; Faithful Friends says it champions animal welfare and supports animals and their caregivers. Kennett Library describes itself as a free regional public library serving people of all ages and incomes. Habitat for Humanity says it seeks to eliminate poverty housing, and Avondale Fire Company describes its work as volunteer firefighting and emergency services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $6,865 through 22 grants. Grants ranged from $50 to $2,000, with a median of $200. It gave $12,850 through 25 grants in 2023 and $9,050 through 31 grants in 2022.
Among its 2024 grants were $2,000 to Delaware Nature Society, $1,000 to Faithful Friends, $500 each to Planned Parenthood in Wilmington and Doctors Without Borders, and $400 to the ACLU Foundation. Other reported grants included $300 to WHYY; $250 each to the University of Delaware Library Association and HIAS; $200 each to the Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, Kennett Library, and Kennett Area Community Service; and $115 to Avondale Fire Company.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Allen M Barnett, Marsha Barnett, and Jeffrey A Barnett as trustees.
The Barnett Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Allen M Barnett
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey A Barnett
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marsha Barnett
Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Barnett Family Foundation
How much does The Barnett Family Foundation give each year?
The Barnett Family Foundation gave $7K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13K across 25 grants.
What is The Barnett Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Barnett Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $200, and its average grant was $312, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Barnett Family Foundation give grants?
The Barnett Family Foundation gives mostly in Delaware: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (15%) and New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wilmington, DE (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants), Kennett Square, PA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Who are The Barnett Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Barnett Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Delaware Nature Society ($2,000), Faithful Friends ($1,000) and Planned Parenthood ($500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Barnett Family Foundation?
The Barnett Family Foundation reported $122K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Barnett Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions span different activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Barnett Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 The Barnett Family Foundation's EIN?
The Barnett Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-3055338. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Barnett 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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