The Mitchell L and Miriam Lewis Barnett Charitable Trust
The Mitchell L and Miriam Lewis Barnett is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations supporting education, community development, religious activities, medical services, food access, and community service.
The Mitchell L and Miriam Lewis Barnett Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Mitchell L and Miriam Lewis Barnett Charitable Trust gave $127K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $127,135
- +30.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- -16.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,054
- +54.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,036
- Total assets
- $612,060
- -13.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (7 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (59% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Mitchell L and Miriam Lewis Barnett Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing requests information concerning the need for funds and their proposed use, and states there is no limitation for the request. **Deadline:** July 1 of the year of the request.
- Contact
Application contact: The Mitchell L And Miriam Lewis Bar
Mailing address: 300 N Coit Rd Suite 1005, Richardson, TX 75080
Phone: (972) 235-9992
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mitchell L and Miriam Lewis Barnett Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish National Fund-USA ($41K). Together the top 10 received $118K.
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 99 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 38% to recipients in New York. Pennsylvania, the District of Columbia, and California each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Mitchell L and Miriam Lewis Barnett Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 21 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 395% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $48K (2023) to $281K (2021). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $127K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish National Fund-USA New York, NY | Community Development, Education | $41,000 |
| Greenhill School Addison, TX | Education | $40,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas Dallas, TX | Charitable | $13,500 |
| American Jewish Joint Dist Committe New York, NY | Education | $5,175 |
| Congregation Shearith Israel Dallas, TX | Religious | $4,016 |
| Parish Episcopal School Dallas, TX | Education | $4,000 |
| Hadassah Hospital Dallas, TX | Medical | $3,854 |
| North Texas Food Bank Plano, TX | Providing Access to Nutritious Food | $3,099 |
| National Council of Jewish Women Dallas, TX | Community Service | $2,240 |
| American Jewish Committee Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $1,047 |
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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 | $612,060 | $39,444 | $134,885 | $127,135 | 21 | $127,135 | $24,944 | $32,158 |
| 2024 | $707,946 | $39,528 | $105,582 | $97,705 | 25 | $97,705 | $32,028 | $26,198 |
| 2023 | $774,000 | $26,497 | $54,133 | $47,612 | 11 | $47,612 | $23,497 | $37,596 |
| 2022 | $801,636 | $48,685 | $115,027 | $109,888 | 21 | $114,730 | $5,685 | $41,217 |
| 2021 | $867,953 | $49,376 | $285,045 | $280,793 | 21 | — | $21,376 | $31,706 |
| 2019 | $1,061,904 | $278,019 | $98,329 | $95,432 | 41 | — | $10,019 | $49,564 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mitchell L and Miriam Lewis Barnett Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $32K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for schools, Jewish community organizations, religious institutions, and charitable organizations. Greenhill School describes its mission as preparing students to lead authentic, purposeful lives. The Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas says it coordinates fundraising, social planning, leadership development, and community relations for the Jewish community locally and abroad. North Texas Food Bank describes its work as addressing hunger by providing access to nutritious food and addressing its root causes.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $127,135. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $41,000, with a median of $1,036. The largest awards included $41,000 to Jewish National Fund-USA for community development and education; $40,000 to Greenhill School for education; and $13,500 to Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas for charitable purposes. Other reported grants included $4,016 to Congregation Shearith Israel for religious purposes, $4,000 to Parish Episcopal School for education, and $3,099 to North Texas Food Bank for access to nutritious food.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Miriam Lewis Barnett, Darren L Barnett, and Sheli L Barnett as trustees.
The Mitchell L and Miriam Lewis Barnett Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Darren L. Barnett
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miriam Lewis Barnett
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheli L. Barnett
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mitchell L. Barnett (2019–2023) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Mitchell L and Miriam Lewis Barnett Charitable Trust
How much does The Mitchell L and Miriam Lewis Barnett Charitable Trust give each year?
The Mitchell L and Miriam Lewis Barnett Charitable Trust gave $127K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $98K across 25 grants.
What is The Mitchell L and Miriam Lewis Barnett Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Mitchell L and Miriam Lewis Barnett Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $1,036, and its average grant was $6,054, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Mitchell L and Miriam Lewis Barnett Charitable Trust that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Mitchell L and Miriam Lewis Barnett Charitable Trust give grants?
The Mitchell L and Miriam Lewis Barnett Charitable Trust gives mostly in Texas: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (38%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (8 grants) and New York, NY (5 grants).
Does The Mitchell L and Miriam Lewis Barnett Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on The Mitchell L and Miriam Lewis Barnett Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (7 grants) and "Charitable" (3 grants).
Who are The Mitchell L and Miriam Lewis Barnett Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Mitchell L and Miriam Lewis Barnett Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish National Fund-USA ($41,000), Greenhill School ($40,000) and Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas ($13,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Mitchell L and Miriam Lewis Barnett Charitable Trust?
The Mitchell L and Miriam Lewis Barnett Charitable Trust reported $612K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $127K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Mitchell L and Miriam Lewis Barnett Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for schools, Jewish community organizations, religious institutions, and charitable organizations. Greenhill School describes its mission as preparing students to lead authentic, purposeful lives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mitchell L and Miriam Lewis Barnett Charitable Trust?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Mitchell L and Miriam Lewis Barnett Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Mitchell L and Miriam Lewis Barnett Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6292944. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 11, 2019)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Mitchell L and Miriam Lewis Barnett Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-mitchell-l-and-miriam-lewis-barnett-charitable-trust-morg_d7b1b98081da4b5a8e7259f039877c0f
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