Barnes Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 90-1031172
Foundation Overview
Based in Durham, NC, Barnes Family Foundation has awarded 299 grants totaling $7,779,216 to organizations in District of Columbia, South Carolina and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $200 to $1,000,000, with a median award of $10,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$7,779,216
Total Assets
$28,542,169
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
14
Median Grant
$22,500
% Median Grant Growth
+125%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 29%
4 of 14 recipients (29%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
North Carolina
86% of all grants are concentrated in North Carolina, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within North Carolina, funding concentrates in Durham (57%), Raleigh (8%), Morehead City (7%).
Funding Trajectory
+682%
Strong 682% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Community Projects
Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Barnes Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State University | $1,000,000 | Boone, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2024 |
| Carteret Community College Foundation | $25,000 | Morehead City, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2024 |
| Carteret County Friends Of The Library | $5,000 | Beaufort, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2024 |
| Duke Brain Tumor Care | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2024 |
| Duke University | $250,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2024 |
| Durham Academy | $40,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2024 |
| Durham Lions Club | $20,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2024 |
| Jordan High School Falcons Band | $15,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2024 |
| Nc Museum Of Life & Science | $100,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2024 |
| Nc School Of Science & Math | $250,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2024 |
| Preservation Durham | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2024 |
| Rotary Foundation | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose Support | 2024 |
| The Broad Street Clinic | $25,000 | Morehead City, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2024 |
| The Maritime Heritage Foundation | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2024 |
| American Council Of Trustees & Alumni | $147,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose Support | 2023 |
| Beaufort Historical Association Foundation | $10,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | General Purpose Support | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2023 |
| Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund | $27,466 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose Support | 2023 |
| Caring House Inc | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2023 |
| Carol Petrea Youth Golf Foundation | $1,000 | Shallotte, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2023 |
| Carteret Community College Foundation | $25,000 | Morehead City, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2023 |
| Carteret County Friends Of The Library | $10,000 | Beaufort, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2023 |
| Christopher Reeve Foundation | $10,000 | Short Hills, NJ, US | General Purpose Support | 2023 |
| Deltas Of Charlotte Foundation | $250 | Charlotte, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2023 |
| Dunn Police Athletic And Activ League | $3,000 | Dunn, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2023 |
| Durham Academy | $40,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2023 |
| Durham Center For Senior Life | $15,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2023 |
| Durham Lions Club | $15,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2023 |
| Durham Literacy Center | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2023 |
| Durham Nativity School | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2023 |
| Durham Rescue Mission | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2023 |
| Family Promise Of Carteret County | $10,000 | Morehead City, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2023 |
| First Presbyterian Church Henderson | $5,000 | Henderson, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2023 |
| Hayes Barton Baptist Church | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2023 |
| Mystic Seaport Museum | $25,000 | Mystic, CT, US | General Purpose Support | 2023 |
| Nc Museum Of Life & Science | $255,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2023 |
| Nc School Of Science & Math | $250,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2023 |
| Nc Wesleyan College | $25,000 | Rocky Mount, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2023 |
| Ncsu Foundation | $15,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2023 |
| Preservation Durham | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2023 |
| Senior Pharmacist | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2023 |
| The Broad Street Clinic | $25,000 | Morehead City, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2023 |
| The Martin Center | $25,000 | Mobile, AL, US | General Purpose Support | 2023 |
| The Salvation Army | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2023 |
| Threshold Inc | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2023 |
| Triangle Volunteer Now | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2023 |
| Western Carolina University Foundation | $10,000 | Cullowkee, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2023 |
| American Council Of Trustees & Alumni | $55,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| American Excellence Foundation | $25,000 | Mcclean, VA, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Beaufort Historical Association Foundation | $10,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Caring House Inc | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Carteret County Friends Of The Library | $10,000 | Beaufort, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Duke University | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Durham Center For Senior Life | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Durham Lions Club | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Durham Nativity School | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Durham Rescue Mission | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Edgecomb Community College Foundation | $1,000 | Tarboro, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Exchange Club Child Abuse Prevention Center | $25,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| First North Carolina | $25,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| First Presbyterian Church Henderson | $10,000 | Henderson, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Hargrave Military Academy | $100,000 | Chatham, VA, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| James G Martin Center For Academic Reward | $25,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Jamestown Yorktown Foundation | $25,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Little World Charity | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $10,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Methodist Home For Children | $25,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Nc School Of Science & Math | $250,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Nc Wesleyan College | $50,000 | Rocky Mount, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Porch Durham | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Samaritan Health Center | $25,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Senior Pharmacist | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| The Arc Of Nc-wilmington Branch | $25,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| The Broad Street Clinic | $25,000 | Morehead City, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| The North Carolina Aquarium Society | $50,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Threshold Inc | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Triangle Volunteer Now | $25,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Unc Greensboro | $25,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Unc Lineberger Cancer Ctr | $1,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Uncw Dc Virgo | $10,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Western Carolina University Foundation | $30,000 | Cullowkee, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Preservation Durham | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Rally Foundation For Childhood Cancer Research | $25,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Red Cross Central Sc Chapter | $10,000 | Columbia, SC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Ridgecrest Baptist Church | $10,000 | Durhamn, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | $25,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| American Council Of Trustees & Alumni | $55,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| American Excellence Foundation | $25,000 | Mcclean, VA, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Beaufort Historical Association Foundation | $10,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Caring House Inc | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Carteret County Friends Of The Library | $10,000 | Beaufort, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Duke University | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Durham Center For Senior Life | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Durham Lions Club | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Durham Nativity School | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Durham Rescue Mission | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Edgecomb Community College Foundation | $1,000 | Tarboro, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Exchange Club Child Abuse Prevention Center | $25,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| First North Carolina | $25,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| First Presbyterian Church Henderson | $10,000 | Henderson, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Hargrave Military Academy | $100,000 | Chatham, VA, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| James G Martin Center For Academic Reward | $25,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Jamestown Yorktown Foundation | $25,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Little World Charity | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $10,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Methodist Home For Children | $25,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Nc School Of Science & Math | $250,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Nc Wesleyan College | $50,000 | Rocky Mount, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Porch Durham | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Samaritan Health Center | $25,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Senior Pharmacist | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| The Arc Of Nc-wilmington Branch | $25,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| The Broad Street Clinic | $25,000 | Morehead City, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| The North Carolina Aquarium Society | $50,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Threshold Inc | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Triangle Volunteer Now | $25,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Unc Greensboro | $25,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Unc Lineberger Cancer Ctr | $1,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Uncw Dc Virgo | $10,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Western Carolina University Foundation | $30,000 | Cullowkee, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Preservation Durham | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Rally Foundation For Childhood Cancer Research | $25,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Red Cross Central Sc Chapter | $10,000 | Columbia, SC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Ridgecrest Baptist Church | $10,000 | Durhamn, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | $25,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| American Council Of Trustees & Alumni | $55,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| American Excellence Foundation | $25,000 | Mcclean, VA, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Beaufort Historical Association Foundation | $10,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Caring House Inc | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Carteret County Friends Of The Library | $10,000 | Beaufort, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Duke University | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Durham Center For Senior Life | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Durham Lions Club | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Durham Nativity School | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Durham Rescue Mission | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Edgecomb Community College Foundation | $1,000 | Tarboro, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Exchange Club Child Abuse Prevention Center | $25,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| First North Carolina | $25,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| First Presbyterian Church Henderson | $10,000 | Henderson, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Hargrave Military Academy | $100,000 | Chatham, VA, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| James G Martin Center For Academic Reward | $25,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Jamestown Yorktown Foundation | $25,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Little World Charity | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $10,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Methodist Home For Children | $25,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Nc School Of Science & Math | $250,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Nc Wesleyan College | $50,000 | Rocky Mount, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Porch Durham | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Samaritan Health Center | $25,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Senior Pharmacist | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| The Arc Of Nc-wilmington Branch | $25,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| The Broad Street Clinic | $25,000 | Morehead City, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| The North Carolina Aquarium Society | $50,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Threshold Inc | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Triangle Volunteer Now | $25,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Unc Greensboro | $25,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Unc Lineberger Cancer Ctr | $1,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Uncw Dc Virgo | $10,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Western Carolina University Foundation | $30,000 | Cullowkee, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Preservation Durham | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Rally Foundation For Childhood Cancer Research | $25,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Red Cross Central Sc Chapter | $10,000 | Columbia, SC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Ridgecrest Baptist Church | $10,000 | Durhamn, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | $25,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2022 |
| American Council Of Trustees & Alumni | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose Support | 2021 |
| Beaufort Historical Association Foundation | $10,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | General Purpose Support | 2021 |
| Beth El Synagogue | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $15,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2021 |
| Byu Latter-day Saint Charities | $10,000 | Provo, UT, US | General Purpose Support | 2021 |
| Caring House Inc | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2021 |
| Carteret Community College Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Morehead City, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2021 |
| Carteret County Friends Of The Library | $5,000 | Beaufort, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2021 |
| Sarah P Duke Gardens | $8,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2021 |
| Duke University | $15,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2021 |
| Durham Academy Inc | $70,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2021 |
| Durham Literacy Center | $8,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2021 |
| Durham Nativity School | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2021 |
| Durham Rescue Mission | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2021 |
| Epworth United Methodist Church | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2021 |
| Family Promise Of Carteret County | $10,000 | Morehead City, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Durham | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2021 |
| James G Martin Center For Academic Reward | $20,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2021 |
| Justice Matters | $25,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2021 |
| Methodist Home For Children | $10,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2021 |
| Nc Marine And Estuary Fdn | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2021 |
| Ncssm Foundation | $250,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2021 |
| New Hope Baptist Church | $10,000 | Apex, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2021 |
| Porch Durham | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2021 |
| Restored Souls Foundation | $1,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2021 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2021 |
| Rotary Foundation | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose Support | 2021 |
| Samaritan Health Center | $25,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2021 |
| Senior Pharmacist | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2021 |
| The Broad Street Clinic | $10,000 | Morehead City, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2021 |
| The Salvation Army | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2021 |
| Triangle Volunteer Now | $15,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2021 |
| Trosa | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2021 |
| United Meth Retirement Home | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2021 |
| Unc Lineberger Cancer Ctr | $50,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2021 |
| Uncw Dc Virgo | $10,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2021 |
| Univ Of Florida Health | $5,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | General Purpose Support | 2021 |
| Wfu B Piccolo Cancer Res Fdn | $25,000 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2021 |
| Ymca Of Southeastern Nc | $5,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2021 |
| Ymca Of The Triangle Area | $10,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2021 |
| Fourth Quarter Ministries | $50,000 | Knightdale, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2020 |
| Special Olympics | $1,000 | Morrisville, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2020 |
| Rally Foundation | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Purpose Support | 2020 |
| Nc Weslyan College | $50,000 | Rocky Mount, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2020 |
| James G Martin Center For Academic Reward | $5,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2020 |
| Duke University | $50,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2020 |
| Urban Youth Impact | $1,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | General Purpose Support | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2020 |
| Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose Support | 2020 |
| Durham Nativity School | $15,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2020 |
| Durham Library Foundation | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2020 |
| Miracle Feet | $10,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2020 |
| Durham Rescue Mission | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2020 |
| Trosa | $100,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2020 |
| Caring House Inc | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2020 |
| Food Bank Of Nc | $20,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2020 |
| Durham Academy Inc | $75,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2020 |
| Nc Aquarium Society | $10,000 | Atlantic Beach, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2020 |
| Epworth United Methodist Church | $7,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2020 |
| Family Promise Of Carteret County | $8,000 | Morehead City, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2020 |
| Carteret Community College Foundation Inc | $20,000 | Morehead City, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2020 |
| Senior Pharmacist | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2020 |
| Duke Home Care And Hospice | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2020 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2020 |
| The Broad Street Clinic | $10,000 | Morehead City, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Durham | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2020 |
| Maritime Heritage Foundation Of Beaufort North Carolina Inc | $20,000 | Beaufort, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2020 |
| The Salvation Army | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2020 |
| Beaufort Historical Association Foundation | $10,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | General Purpose Support | 2020 |
| Porch Durham | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2020 |
| Triangle Volunteer Now | $15,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2020 |
| Carteret County Friends Of The Library | $5,000 | Beaufort, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2020 |
| Beaufort Historical Association Foundation | $10,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | General Purpose Support | 2018 |
| Caring House Inc | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2018 |
| Carteret Community College Foundation Inc | $20,000 | Morehead City, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2018 |
| Carteret County Friends Of The Library | $6,000 | Beaufort, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2018 |
| Duke Ferguson School | $55,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2018 |
| Duke Hospice | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2018 |
| Durham Academy Inc | $15,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2018 |
| Durham Nativity School | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2018 |
| Durham Va Gerofit Foundation | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2018 |
| Epworth United Methodist Church | $31,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2018 |
| Family Promise Of Carteret County | $5,000 | Morehead City, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2018 |
| First Presbyterian Church - Delray | $13,000 | Delray Beach, FL, US | General Purpose Support | 2018 |
| First United Methodist Church | $15,000 | Rocky Mount, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2018 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Durham | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2018 |
| Hope Mission Of Carteret County Inc | $5,000 | Morehead City, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2018 |
| Institute For Medical Research | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2018 |
| Maritime Heritage Foundation Of Beaufort North Carolina Inc | $21,000 | Beaufort, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2018 |
| Nc Aquarium Society | $5,000 | Atlantic Beach, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2018 |
| Playworks Of North Carolina | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2018 |
| Porch Durham | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2018 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2018 |
| Senior Pharmacist | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2018 |
| The Broad Street Clinic | $5,000 | Morehead City, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2018 |
| The Emily Krzyzewski Center | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2018 |
| The Salvation Army | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2018 |
| Threshold | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2018 |
| Trosa | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2018 |
| Unc Chapel Hill | $1,500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2018 |
| Unc Greensboro | $25,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2018 |
| United Meth Retirement Home | $100,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2018 |
| Ymca Of The Triangle Area | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2018 |
| Museum Of Life And Science | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2018 |
| Asu Foundation | $75,000 | Boone, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2017 |
| Duke Ferguson School | $50,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2017 |
| Duke Hospice | $200 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2017 |
| Durham Nativity School | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2017 |
| Epworth United Methodist Church | $4,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2017 |
| Exchange Family Center | $2,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2017 |
| Family Promise Of Carteret County | $2,000 | Morehead City, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2017 |
| First Presbyterian Church - Delray | $1,300 | Delray Beach, FL, US | General Purpose Support | 2017 |
| First United Methodist Church | $10,000 | Rocky Mount, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2017 |
| Friends Of Taylors Creek Access | $500 | Beaufort, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2017 |
| Friends Of The North Carolina Maritime Museum | $5,000 | Beaufort, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2017 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Durham | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2017 |
| Nc Aquarium Society | $5,000 | Atlantic Beach, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2017 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $2,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2017 |
| Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club | $2,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2017 |
| The Emily Krzyzewski Center | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2017 |
| Threshold | $2,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2017 |
| Trosa | $25,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2017 |
| United Meth Retirement Home | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2017 |
| United Way Of The Greater Triangle | $10,000 | Morrisville, NC, US | General Purpose Support | 2017 |
| Urban Youth Impact | $2,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | General Purpose Support | 2017 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Barnes Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 90-1031172 |
| Website | http://barnesfamilyfoundationnc.org |
| Address | 4220 NEAL RD Durham, NC 27705-2322 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Barnes Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President/treasurer | Marvin L Barnes |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Matthew A Barnes |
| Vice President/ Secretary | Marvin L Barnes Jr |
| Trustee | Michael L Barnes |
| Trustee | Marvin L Barnes Iii |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.