The Charles Barkley Foundation Inc
The Charles Barkley Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. In 2024, it gave $1,710,000 through 18 grants, including grants designated for scholarship funds and general support.
The Charles Barkley Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Charles Barkley Foundation Inc gave $1.7M across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $95K), top state Alabama. 39% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,710,000
- +137.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +125.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $95,000
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $1,699,811
- -46.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (7 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (46% 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 Charles Barkley Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing names Kristy Guthrie as the contact and says to see the attached application. It states that awards have no restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Kristy Guthrie
Mailing address: 4417 Landon Ct, Vestavia Hills, AL 35242
Phone: (205) 251-8000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Charles Barkley Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Clark Atlanta University ($200K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 44 grants of 53 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 46% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama, 30% to Georgia, and 6% each to Florida, Mississippi, and Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Charles Barkley Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 18 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $79K; repeat grants $105K. How we count
Medians: $100K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $695K (2020) to $1.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA | Scholarship Fund | $200,000 |
| Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL | Scholarship Fund | $100,000 |
| Jackson State University Jackson, MS | Scholarship Fund | $100,000 |
| Leeds City Schools Leeds, AL | Scholarship Fund | $100,000 |
| Miles College Fairfield, AL | Scholarship Fund | $100,000 |
| Spelman University Atlanta, GA | Scholarship Fund | $100,000 |
| Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL | Scholarship Fund | $100,000 |
| Auburn University Auburn, AL | Scholarship Fund | $100,000 |
| Morehouse College Atlanta, GA | Scholarship Fund | $100,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Eastaboga, AL | General Support | $100,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,699,811 | $251,937 | $1,721,666 | $1,710,000 | 18 | $1,710,000 | $242,532 | $113,569 |
| 2023 | $3,169,540 | $-244,682 | $732,029 | $720,000 | 8 | $720,000 | $77,449 | $166,895 |
| 2022 | $4,146,251 | $-103,402 | $777,049 | $743,375 | 8 | $743,375 | $35,026 | $209,668 |
| 2021 | $4,926,702 | $3,110,931 | $1,506,937 | $1,478,000 | 13 | $1,478,000 | $484,407 | $189,665 |
| 2020 | $3,322,708 | $1,352,311 | $711,379 | $694,568 | 6 | — | $332,305 | $147,072 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Charles Barkley Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $114K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants include scholarship-fund awards to colleges, universities, and a school district, as well as general-support awards.
Grantees describe a range of work in their own missions. Clark Atlanta University says it focuses on students’ intellectual and personal development and preparing responsible, productive, and innovative citizen leaders. Helping Hands for Single Moms says it assists low-income single-mother families as mothers pursue postsecondary education and financial independence. Paths for Success Foundation says it helps Alabama citizens gain skills and credentials for employment, while Folds of Honor Alabama Chapter says it provides educational scholarships to spouses and children of military members who died or were disabled while serving.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $1,710,000. Grant amounts ranged from $20,000 to $200,000, with a median of $100,000. The largest listed award was $200,000 to Clark Atlanta University for a scholarship fund. Other listed $100,000 grants included scholarship-fund awards to Bethune-Cookman University, Jackson State University, Leeds City Schools, Miles College, Spelman University, Tuskegee University, Auburn University, and Morehouse College. The filing also lists $100,000 in general support for Wounded Warrior and Helping Hands for Single Moms.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kristy Guthrie as secretary/treasurer, Charles Barkley as president, and Maureen Barkley and Christiana Barkley as vice presidents.
The Charles Barkley Foundation Inc is led by Charles Barkley, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles Barkley
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christiana Barkley
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kristy Guthrie
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Maureen Barkley
Vice President
On filings since 2020
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 Charles Barkley Foundation Inc
How much does The Charles Barkley Foundation Inc give each year?
The Charles Barkley Foundation Inc gave $1.7M across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $720K across 8 grants.
What is The Charles Barkley Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Charles Barkley Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $95,000, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Charles Barkley Foundation Inc that year got $79K on average.
Where does The Charles Barkley Foundation Inc give grants?
The Charles Barkley Foundation Inc's top state is Alabama, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (30%) and Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (3 grants) and Leeds, AL (2 grants).
Does The Charles Barkley Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 44% of The Charles Barkley Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship Fund" (10 grants).
Who are The Charles Barkley Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Charles Barkley Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Clark Atlanta University ($200,000), Bethune-Cookman University ($100,000) and Jackson State University ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Charles Barkley Foundation Inc?
The Charles Barkley Foundation Inc reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $114K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Charles Barkley Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants include scholarship-fund awards to colleges, universities, and a school district, as well as general-support awards. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Charles Barkley Foundation Inc?
The filing names Kristy Guthrie as the contact and says to see the attached application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Charles Barkley Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Charles Barkley Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-1159820. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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