The Charles and Wanda Barnett
The Charles and Wanda Barnett is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Theodore, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $229K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $28K. Net investment income was $41K.
The Charles and Wanda Barnett at a glance
In short: The Charles and Wanda Barnett gave $28K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $28,000
- -53.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,500
- -41.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $228,693
- +5.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alabama (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Charles and Wanda Barnett funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Light for the Living ($5K). Together the top 8 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Charles and Wanda Barnett gives
- Giving grew 180% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 197% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $60K (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Light for the Living Mobile, AL | Charitable Contribution to a Local 501(C)3 Organization. | $5,000 |
| Victory Health Partners Mobile, AL | Charitable Contribution to a Local 501(C)3 Organization. | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse International Boone, NC | Charitable Contribution to a Local 501(C)3 Organization | $5,000 |
| Cajun Navy Relief Houston, TX | Charitable Contribution to a Local 501(C)3 Organization | $5,000 |
| Home of Grace Eight Mile, AL | Charitable Contribution to a Local 501(C)3 Organization. | $2,000 |
| Joe McDonald Ministries Mobile, AL | Charitable Contribution to a Local 501(C)3 Organization. | $2,000 |
| Mission of Hope Mobile, AL | Charitable Contribution to a Local 501(C)3 Organization. | $2,000 |
| Wayne Dorsett Ministries Mobile, AL | Charitable Contribution to a Local 501(C)3 Organization. | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $228,693 | $40,994 | $30,969 | $28,000 | 8 | $30,485 | $40,994 | $15,445 |
| 2024 | $216,184 | $22,241 | $62,536 | $60,000 | 10 | $62,225 | $22,241 | $15,359 |
| 2023 | $254,253 | $9,790 | $2,811 | — | — | $2,150 | $9,790 | $17,247 |
| 2022 | $245,124 | $34,931 | $12,279 | $10,000 | 1 | $11,975 | $34,931 | $16,538 |
| 2021 | $222,472 | $9,305 | $2,342 | — | — | — | $9,305 | $14,228 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Charles and Wanda Barnett reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Charles and Wanda Barnett is led by Paul S. Barnett, Director & President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul S. Barnett
Director & President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Daniel E. Barber
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Charles and Wanda Barnett
How much does The Charles and Wanda Barnett give each year?
The Charles and Wanda Barnett gave $28K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $60K across 10 grants.
What is The Charles and Wanda Barnett's typical grant size?
The Charles and Wanda Barnett's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $3,500, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Charles and Wanda Barnett give grants?
The Charles and Wanda Barnett gives mostly in Alabama: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (18%) and Texas (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mobile, AL (5 grants).
Who are The Charles and Wanda Barnett's largest grantees?
The Charles and Wanda Barnett's largest 2025 grantees include Light for the Living ($5,000), Victory Health Partners ($5,000) and Samaritan's Purse International ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Charles and Wanda Barnett?
The Charles and Wanda Barnett reported $229K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Charles and Wanda Barnett?
The Charles and Wanda Barnett is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Theodore, AL. It holds $229K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Charles and Wanda Barnett's EIN?
The Charles and Wanda Barnett's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1391244. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF 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 2021–2025
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