Barnes Family Foundation
Durham, North Carolina · EIN 901031172 · Private foundation
Barnes Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Durham, North Carolina. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $829K in giving and $24.0M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 175 individual grants from this funder — $5.0M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
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.
Populations it has supported include families, men boys, older adults, women girls, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State University GENERAL PURPOSE SUPPORT | Boone, NC | $1.0M | 2024 |
| Nc Museum of Life & Science GENERAL PURPOSE SUPPORT | Durham, NC | $255K | 2023 |
| Nc School of Science & Math GENERAL PURPOSE SUPPORT | Durham, NC | $250K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Barnes Family Foundation
Barnes Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. 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 filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Barnes Family Foundation fund?
- Barnes Family Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Appalachian State University, Nc Museum of Life & Science, Nc School of Science & Math. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Barnes Family Foundation give in grants?
- Barnes Family Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $829K in giving. 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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