The Eleanor H Barnhardt Charitable
The Eleanor H Barnhardt Charitable is a private foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina. In its 2025 filing, it reported 71 grants totaling $121,000 to organizations in North Carolina and other states.
The Eleanor H Barnhardt Charitable at a glance
In short: The Eleanor H Barnhardt Charitable gave $121K across 71 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in North Carolina. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $121,000
- +9.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 71
- +9.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,704
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $487,666
- +3.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (17 of 70, 2025)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (79% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Eleanor H Barnhardt Charitable
- Contact
Application contact: Sadler H Barnhardt
Mailing address: 2032 Princeton Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28207
Phone: (704) 177-1008
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Eleanor H Barnhardt Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Winghaven ($9K). Together the top 10 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
313 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 313 grants of 313 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina and 14% to recipients in South Carolina. The remaining reported shares went to Texas (3%), Kentucky (2%), and Utah (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 71 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Eleanor H Barnhardt Charitable open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 17 of 70 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $97K (2019) to $126K (2023). In 2025 it made 71 grants totaling $121K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Winghaven Charlotte, NC | Support Program | $9,000 |
| The Sharon at Southpark Charlotte, NC | Support Program | $7,000 |
| Charlotte Rescue Mission Charlotte, NC | Support Program | $5,000 |
| Charlotte 49ERS AGC Charlotte, NC | Support Program | $5,000 |
| Blue Ridge Conservancy Blowing Rock, NC | Sopport Program | $5,000 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | Support Program | $3,000 |
| Nourish up Charlotte, NC | Support Program | $3,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Charlotte, NC | Support Program | $3,000 |
| Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | Support Program | $2,500 |
| Lynwood Foundation Charlotte, NC | Support Program | $2,500 |
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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 | $487,666 | $141,556 | $125,493 | $121,000 | 71 | $121,795 | $141,529 | $132,827 |
| 2024 | $471,627 | $127,755 | $116,233 | $111,000 | 65 | $111,750 | $127,755 | $118,284 |
| 2023 | $507,681 | $76,362 | $130,328 | $125,500 | 58 | $125,500 | $130,652 | $112,518 |
| 2022 | $511,269 | $74,397 | $125,833 | $124,000 | 56 | $124,000 | $110,139 | $125,638 |
| 2021 | $526,963 | $71,937 | $113,805 | $112,000 | 63 | $112,000 | $114,446 | $123,043 |
| 2020 | $526,791 | $74,126 | $105,301 | $102,000 | 62 | — | $74,090 | $113,299 |
| 2019 | $557,935 | $115,433 | $102,800 | $97,000 | 61 | — | $69,801 | $103,176 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Eleanor H Barnhardt Charitable reported a distributable amount of $133K for 2025 — 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 separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of activities: Charlotte Rescue Mission describes its work as addressing spiritual, physical, emotional, social, and vocational needs of people facing hopelessness, poverty, or addiction. Nourish Up says it provides groceries and meals to people facing hardship or unable to prepare meals. Classroom Central describes its mission as providing free resources to teachers and students, while Crisis Assistance Ministry says it assists and advocates for people in financial crisis.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $121,000 through 71 grants. Grants ranged from $300 to $9,000, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest were $9,000 to Winghaven; $7,000 to The Sharon at SouthPark; $5,000 each to Charlotte Rescue Mission, Charlotte 49ers AGC, and Blue Ridge Conservancy; and $3,000 each to Duke University, Nourish Up, and Second Harvest Food Bank.
The foundation’s filing names Sadler H Barnhardt as the contact. It lists no required form or materials and no application deadline. The filing says gifts and grants may go to eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public bodies and agencies, charitable hospitals and care institutions, religious organizations, churches, colleges, universities, orphanages, community chests, interfaith groups, conferences, and other agencies promoting the welfare of humanity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these trustees: Deborah Barnhardt, Sadler H Barnhardt, James H Barnhardt Jr, Dorothy Barnhardt, Elizabeth K Barnhardt, James H Barnhardt III, Kelly Barnhardt, Niklass Van Nort, and Kathryn Van Nort.
The Eleanor H Barnhardt Charitable's 2025 filing lists 9 officers; all 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Deborah Barnhardt
Trustee
On filings since 2019
$100 (2019) → $100 (2025)
Dorothy Barnhardt
Trustee
On filings since 2019
$200 (2019) → $100 (2025)
Elizabeth K. Barnhardt
Trustee
On filings since 2019
$100 (2019) → $100 (2025)
James H. Barnhardt III
Trustee
On filings since 2019
$100 (2019) → $100 (2025)
James H. Barnhardt Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
$100 (2019) → $100 (2025)
Kathryn Van Nort
Trustee
On filings since 2019
$100 (2019) → $100 (2025)
Kelly Barnhardt
Trustee
On filings since 2019
$100 (2019) → $100 (2025)
Niklass Van Nort
Trustee
On filings since 2019
$100 (2019) → $100 (2025)
Sadler H. Barnhardt
Trustee
On filings since 2019
$100 (2019) → $100 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $100, to Deborah Barnhardt (Trustee). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Eleanor H Barnhardt Charitable
How much does The Eleanor H Barnhardt Charitable give each year?
The Eleanor H Barnhardt Charitable gave $121K across 71 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $111K across 65 grants.
What is The Eleanor H Barnhardt Charitable's typical grant size?
The Eleanor H Barnhardt Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,704, across 71 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Eleanor H Barnhardt Charitable that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Eleanor H Barnhardt Charitable give grants?
The Eleanor H Barnhardt Charitable gives mostly in North Carolina: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (44 grants), Greenville, SC (10 grants), Blowing Rock, NC (3 grants) and Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does The Eleanor H Barnhardt Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 71 grants with a stated purpose on The Eleanor H Barnhardt Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Program" (70 grants).
Who are The Eleanor H Barnhardt Charitable's largest grantees?
The Eleanor H Barnhardt Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Winghaven ($9,000), The Sharon at Southpark ($7,000) and Charlotte Rescue Mission ($7,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Eleanor H Barnhardt Charitable?
The Eleanor H Barnhardt Charitable reported $488K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $122K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $133K (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 does The Eleanor H Barnhardt Charitable fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of activities: Charlotte Rescue Mission describes its work as addressing spiritual, physical, emotional, social, and vocational needs of people facing hopelessness, poverty, or addiction. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Eleanor H Barnhardt Charitable?
The Eleanor H Barnhardt Charitable has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Eleanor H Barnhardt Charitable's EIN?
The Eleanor H Barnhardt Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6269136. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 23, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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