The Barnett Foundation
The Barnett Foundation is a private foundation, based in Tulsa, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $236K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $7K. Net investment income was $7K.
The Barnett Foundation at a glance
In short: The Barnett Foundation gave $7K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $1K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $6,874
- +208.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- -33.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,146
- +363.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $102
- Total assets
- $235,813
- -0.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Barnett Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Paseo Arts Association ($5K). Together the top 6 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Barnett Foundation gives
- In 2026 it paid out 70% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2025) to $20K (2021). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Paseo Arts Association Oklahoma City, OK | NONE | $5,000 |
| Christ the King Parish Tulsa, OK | NONE | $1,520 |
| Catholic Charities Tulsa, OK | NONE | $104 |
| Philbrook Museum of Art Tulsa, OK | NONE | $100 |
| Circle Cinema Tulsa, OK | NONE | $90 |
| Museum of Tulsa History Tulsa, OK | NONE | $60 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $235,813 | $9,682 | $9,791 | $6,874 | 6 | $9,648 | $6,908 | $13,838 |
| 2025 | $235,922 | $12,867 | $4,973 | $2,227 | 9 | $4,824 | $10,270 | $12,458 |
| 2024 | $228,028 | $12,551 | $9,541 | $7,718 | 4 | $9,526 | $10,743 | $11,753 |
| 2023 | $225,018 | $-36,782 | $2,499 | — | — | $2,411 | $1,058 | $11,431 |
| 2022 | $264,299 | $10,765 | $8,382 | $3,500 | 2 | $7,951 | $6,314 | $12,548 |
| 2021 | $261,916 | $35,359 | $24,755 | $20,350 | 8 | — | $31,041 | $11,828 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Barnett Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Barnett Foundation is led by John W. Barnett Jr., Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
John W. Barnett Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sandra D. Barnett (2021–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Foundation
How much does The Barnett Foundation give each year?
The Barnett Foundation gave $7K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $2K across 9 grants.
What is The Barnett Foundation's typical grant size?
The Barnett Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $102, and its average grant was $1,146, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Barnett Foundation give grants?
The Barnett Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (5 grants).
Does The Barnett Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Barnett Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "None" (6 grants).
Who are The Barnett Foundation's largest grantees?
The Barnett Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Paseo Arts Association ($5,000), Christ the King Parish ($1,520) and Catholic Charities ($104), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Barnett Foundation?
The Barnett Foundation reported $236K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Barnett Foundation's EIN?
The Barnett Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-6325813. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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 2026 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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