The Barnett Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Tulsa, OK EIN: 73-6325813

The Barnett Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Tulsa, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $236K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $2K. Net investment income was $10K.

Key facts about The Barnett Foundation

EIN: 73-6325813
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $2,227
Grants made (2025): 9
Average grant: $247
Median grant: $100
Total assets: $235,922
Primary geography: Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who The Barnett Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Barnett Foundation's 9 itemized 2025 grants were Oklahoma (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (9 grants). None of its 9 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "None" (9 grants).

How The Barnett Foundation gives

Giving fell 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
In 2025 it paid out 39% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$236K

+3.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$2K

-71.1% YoY

Grant Count

+125.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$247.444

-87.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Barnett Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Barnett Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Oklahoma $2K (100%)

Share of all 9 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Illinois Louisiana Oklahoma

Cities

TulsaChicagoMandeville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$235,922	$228,028	$225,018
Revenue	$12,867	$12,551	$-36,782
Expenses	$4,973	$9,541	$2,499
Qualifying Distributions	$4,824	$9,526	$2,411
Net Investment Income	$10,270	$10,743	$1,058
Distributable Amount	$12,458	$11,753	$11,431

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

23 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Christ the King Parish ($777), Tulsa Ballet ($500), Tulsa Day Center ($300).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CHRIST THE KING PARISH Tulsa, OK	NONE	$777
TULSA BALLET Tulsa, OK	NONE	$500
TULSA DAY CENTER Tulsa, OK	NONE	$300
JOHN 316 MISSION Tulsa, OK	NONE	$200
PHILBROOK MUSEUM OF ART Tulsa, OK	NONE	$100
CATHOLIC CHARITIES Tulsa, OK	NONE	$100
MEALS ON WHEELS Tulsa, OK	NONE	$100
CIRCLE CINEMA Tulsa, OK	NONE	$90
OETA Tulsa, OK	NONE	$60

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
John W Barnett Jr	Trustee	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Barnett Foundation?

The Barnett Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Tulsa, OK. It holds $236K in total assets as of 2025.

How large is The Barnett Foundation?

As of 2025, The Barnett Foundation holds $236K in total assets with $13K in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $2K in 2025.

Where does The Barnett Foundation operate?

The Barnett Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma.

What size grants does The Barnett Foundation award?

In 2025, The Barnett Foundation awarded 9 grants totaling $2K — an average of about $247.444 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Barnett Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Barnett Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.