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Barnes Family Foundation

Durham, North Carolina  ·  EIN 901031172  ·  Private foundation

Barnes Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Durham, North Carolina. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $588K in grants paid and $14.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 175 individual grants from this funder — $5.0M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for adult education. Below is its full funding profile.

$588K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$14.1M
Total assets
175
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Barnes Family Foundation funds

Barnes Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, faith-based (christian), health care, higher education, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureFaith-Based (Christian)Health CareHigher EducationK-12 EducationLibraries & LiteracyYouth Development

Populations it has supported include families, men boys, older adults, women girls, youth pop.

familiesmen boysolder adultswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Barnes Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Appalachian State University
GENERAL PURPOSE SUPPORT
Boone, NC$1.0M2024
Nc Museum of Life & Science
GENERAL PURPOSE SUPPORT
Durham, NC$255K2023
Nc School of Science & Math
GENERAL PURPOSE SUPPORT
Durham, NC$250K2023
Nc School of Science & Math
GENERAL PURPOSE SUPPORT
Durham, NC$250K2022
Duke University
GENERAL PURPOSE SUPPORT
Durham, NC$250K2024
Nc School of Science & Math
GENERAL PURPOSE SUPPORT
Durham, NC$250K2024
American Council of Trustees & Alumni
GENERAL PURPOSE SUPPORT
Washington, DC$147K2023
Nc Museum of Life & Science
GENERAL PURPOSE SUPPORT
Durham, NC$100K2024
United Meth Retirement Home
GENERAL PURPOSE SUPPORT
Durham, NC$100K2018
Trosa
GENERAL PURPOSE SUPPORT
Durham, NC$100K2020
Hargrave Military Academy
GENERAL PURPOSE SUPPORT
Chatham, VA$100K2022
Durham Academy Inc
GENERAL PURPOSE SUPPORT
Durham, NC$75K2020
Asu Foundation
GENERAL PURPOSE SUPPORT
Boone, NC$75K2017
Duke Ferguson School
GENERAL PURPOSE SUPPORT
Durham, NC$55K2018
American Council of Trustees & Alumni
GENERAL PURPOSE SUPPORT
Washington, DC$55K2022

Barnes Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$223K
2018$416K
2020$588K
2022$1.0M
2023$1.0M
2024$1.7M

How to apply for funding from Barnes Family Foundation

Barnes Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at barnesfamilyfoundationnc.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Barnes Family Foundation

Does Barnes Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Barnes Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Barnes Family Foundation fund?
Barnes Family Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Appalachian State University, Nc Museum of Life & Science, Nc School of Science & Math. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Barnes Family Foundation give in grants?
Barnes Family Foundation reported $588K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.0M over 175 grants.
Where is Barnes Family Foundation located?
Barnes Family Foundation is based in Durham, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 901031172.
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About this profile. This page is built from Barnes Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Barnes Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.