The Barrow Community Foundation Inc
The Barrow Community Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Winder, Georgia. Formed in 2006, it says it works to enhance quality of life by addressing educational, social, environmental, and economic needs in Barrow County, and connects donors with community causes.
The Barrow Community Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Barrow Community Foundation Inc gave $3.4M across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $287K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,449,002
- +256.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- Average grant
- $287,417
- Median grant
- $18,524
- Total assets
- $2,396,947
- -1.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Barrow Community Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1482 6 Porter Street, Winder, GA 30680
Phone: (770) 867-9444
Website: https://barrowcommunityfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Barrow Community Foundation Inc
Who The Barrow Community Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Barrow County School System ($3.2M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $3.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 12 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s mission identifies Barrow County, Georgia, as its community focus. All grant dollars itemized for 2024 went to recipients in Georgia; most listed recipients were in Winder, with two in Athens.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2020) to $3.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $3.4M.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow County School System Winder, GA | Winder Legacy Park | $2,997,752 |
| Barrow County School System Winder, GA | Recovery Apalachee School Shooting | $226,888 |
| Barrow Ministry Village Winder, GA | Recovery Apalachee School Shooting | $93,500 |
| Apalachee High School Winder, GA | Recovery Apalachee School Shooting | $30,225 |
| Barrow Co Sheriffs Employee Fund Winder, GA | Recovery Apalachee School Shooting | $26,000 |
| Barrow County File Department Winder, GA | Recovery Apalachee School Shooting | $22,047 |
| Barrow Fire Foundation Winder, GA | Recovery Apalachee School Shooting | $15,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul Winder Winder, GA | Recovery Apalachee School Shooting | $15,000 |
| Area Committee To Improve Opp Now Athens, GA | Recovery Apalachee School Shooting | $9,950 |
| Family Counseling Serv of Athens Athens, GA | Recovery Apalachee School Shooting | $6,240 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,396,947 | $3,573,224 | $3,619,221 | $3,449,002 | 12 | $94,400 |
| 2023 | $2,439,264 | $1,282,419 | $1,119,612 | $967,496 | Total only | $60,032 |
| 2022 | $2,244,210 | $2,564,365 | $751,891 | $496,036 | Total only | $2,845 |
| 2021 | $503,437 | $195,895 | $162,875 | $10,045 | Total only | $25,304 |
| 2020 | $446,960 | $235,585 | $32,125 | $4,089 | Total only | $9,025 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to enhance quality of life by focusing on the educational, social, environmental, and economic needs of Barrow County residents.
Its 2024 grants included substantial support for Winder Legacy Park and organizations assisting people affected by the Apalachee High School shooting. Among the recipients, The Ministry Village Inc received $93,500; the organization says its mission includes meeting needs through food, counseling, and foster-family resources. Adventure Bags Inc received $2,200; it says it partners with first responders and social-service agencies to provide emergency hygiene and personal items to children in crisis.
The Foundation also states that it awards scholarships to college-bound students from Barrow public schools.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 12 grants totaling $3,449,002. Grant amounts ranged from $2,200 to $2,997,752, with a median of $18,524. The largest award was $2,997,752 to Barrow County School System for Winder Legacy Park. Other notable awards included $226,888 to the school system, $93,500 to Barrow Ministry Village, and $30,225 to Apalachee High School, each for recovery following the Apalachee High School shooting.
The Foundation says community members submit written grant requests, which are reviewed and voted on by its Board of Directors. Its Barrow Community Crisis Fund Grants program description says the fund was activated after the September 2024 shooting and supports organizations and recovery efforts for affected families, students, and staff. The stated funding period ran through June 30, 2025, and the program information said Round 4 applications would be announced when the grant window opened. That funding period has passed, and no current application window or deadline is specified.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Angela Yarman as Executive Director. Board members listed are Tommy Jennings, Steffanie Sorrells, Lisa Maloof, Chris Maddox, Jimmy Terrell, Matt Thompson ED D, Brad Akins, Kenny Lumpkin, and Raymond Reynolds Jr.
The Barrow Community Foundation Inc is led by Angela Yarman, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Angela Yarman
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$85K (2024)
Hal Douglas Mitchell
Chairman
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jimmy Terrell
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip Gossling
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Boyd
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Maloof
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Hill
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Akins
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Maddox
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenny Lumpkin
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Thompson ED D
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raymond Reynolds Jr.
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steffanie Sorrells
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tommy Jennings
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Thomas Jennings (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Matt Thompson (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Denise Greeson (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Melissa Adair (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Michael Farmer (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Rod Trahan (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ellen Petree (2022) — Director
- Former: Debi Krause (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Lynn Stevens (2020–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Rodney Broach (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Don Wildsmith (2020) — Director
- Former: Douglas Mitchell (2020) — Director
- Former: Meg Loggins (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $85K, to Angela Yarman (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Barrow Community Foundation Inc
How much does The Barrow Community Foundation Inc give each year?
The Barrow Community Foundation Inc gave $3.4M across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $967K in grants paid.
What is The Barrow Community Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Barrow Community Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $18,524, and its average grant was $287,417, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Barrow Community Foundation Inc give grants?
The Barrow Community Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Winder, GA (10 grants) and Athens, GA (2 grants).
Does The Barrow Community Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Barrow Community Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Recovery Apalachee School Shooting" (11 grants).
Who are The Barrow Community Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Barrow Community Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Barrow County School System ($3,224,640 across 2 grants), Barrow Ministry Village ($93,500) and Apalachee High School ($30,225), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Barrow Community Foundation Inc?
The Barrow Community Foundation Inc reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.6M.
What does The Barrow Community Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to enhance quality of life by focusing on the educational, social, environmental, and economic needs of Barrow County residents. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Barrow Community Foundation Inc?
The Barrow Community Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check barrowcommunityfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Barrow Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Barrow Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5103715. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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