The Magnolia Charitable Foundation
The Magnolia Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In 2024, it reported 48 grants totaling $130,950 to charitable organizations, with recipients in multiple states.
The Magnolia Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Magnolia Charitable Foundation gave $131K across 48 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Oklahoma. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $130,950
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 48
- +26.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,728
- -34.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $3,389,547
- +1.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (18 of 48, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (42% 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 Magnolia Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Magnolia Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was English in Action ($15K). Together the top 10 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
254 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 254 grants of 254 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma (42%), New Mexico (15%), Colorado (14%), Washington, DC (11%), and Texas (8%). The listed 2024 grants also included recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Magnolia Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 48 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 85% 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 (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 $131K (2024) to $168K (2022). In 2024 it made 48 grants totaling $131K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| English in Action Carbondale, CO | Capital Campaign | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| A Chance to Change Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Immigration Council Inc Washington, DC | Immigration Justice Campaign | $5,000 |
| Annunciation House Inc El Paso, TX | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Border Partners Deming, NM | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Carry the Load Dallas, TX | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Freedom Ranch Inc Tulsa, OK | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lensic Performing Arts Center Corporation Santa Fe, NM | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Randolph College Lynchburg, VA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,389,547 | $228,849 | $170,940 | $130,950 | 48 | $149,388 | $209,397 | $175,670 |
| 2023 | $3,331,638 | $168,968 | $194,719 | $157,200 | 38 | $174,811 | $150,772 | $159,955 |
| 2022 | $3,356,889 | $184,680 | $209,500 | $167,500 | 60 | $185,642 | $166,324 | $165,672 |
| 2021 | $3,381,709 | $411,070 | $187,702 | $146,000 | 52 | $164,542 | $392,666 | $187,166 |
| 2020 | $3,158,341 | $194,027 | $181,445 | $145,100 | 56 | — | $191,602 | $162,143 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Magnolia Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $176K 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 is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as immigrant English-language learning, addiction and behavioral health services, immigration policy and advocacy, border-community quality of life, performing arts, and services for recovering individuals. These are descriptions of grantees’ work, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
For example, English in Action says it helps immigrants learn English and develop skills to pursue their goals. A Chance to Change Foundation describes providing community education, prevention services, and therapy related to addiction and behavioral health disorders. The Lensic Performing Arts Center says it brings diverse art and people together through accessible programming and community, youth, and education events.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 48 grants totaling $130,950. Grants ranged from $250 to $15,000, with a median of $2,000.
Among the largest grants were $15,000 to English in Action for a capital campaign; $10,000 to Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc. for general and unrestricted purposes; and $5,000 each to A Chance to Change Foundation, American Immigration Council Inc., Annunciation House Inc., Border Partners, Carry the Load, Freedom Ranch Inc., Lensic Performing Arts Center Corporation, Randolph College, and Second Chance Animal Sanctuary Inc. The stated purposes for the $5,000 grants were general and unrestricted, except for the American Immigration Council grant, which was for its Immigration Justice Campaign.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Allison Barnes as Associate Dir; Cara Barnes as Dir, VP; Megan Barnes as Associate Dir; and Robert N Barnes as Pres, Dir, Sec, Treas.
The Magnolia Charitable Foundation is led by Robert N Barnes, President, Director, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert N Barnes
President, Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cara Barnes
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Barnes
Associate Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Barnes
Associate Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Magnolia Charitable Foundation
How much does The Magnolia Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Magnolia Charitable Foundation gave $131K across 48 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $157K across 38 grants.
What is The Magnolia Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Magnolia Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,728, across 48 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Magnolia Charitable Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Magnolia Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Magnolia Charitable Foundation's top state is Oklahoma, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Mexico (15%) and Colorado (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oklahoma City, OK (15 grants), Santa Fe, NM (6 grants), Edmond, OK (4 grants) and Norman, OK (3 grants).
Does The Magnolia Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 79% of The Magnolia Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 48) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Magnolia Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Magnolia Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include English in Action ($15,000), Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc ($10,000) and A Chance to Change Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Magnolia Charitable Foundation?
The Magnolia Charitable Foundation reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $149K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $176K (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 Magnolia Charitable Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Magnolia Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Magnolia Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Magnolia Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3638072. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Magnolia Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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