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Barnes Foundation is a private corporation based in OAK BROOK, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is Donald L Cordano. It holds total assets of $2M. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. Total assets have grown from $6K in 2011 to $1.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. According to available records, Barnes Foundation has made 42 grants totaling $232K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $130K in 2022 to $102K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $23K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 21 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Mississippi, Tennessee, which account for 81% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$6K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$13K
Based on 15 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Barnes Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 42 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, MS, TN.
Barnes Foundation has distributed a total of $232K across 42 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $23K.
Barnes Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Barnes Foundation is headquartered in OAK BROOK, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Gollan | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Scott Nemanich | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Janet Barnes | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$106K
Total Assets
$1.1M
Fair Market Value
$1.1M
Net Worth
$1.1M
Grants Paid
$102K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$28K
Distribution Amount
$111K
Total Grants
42
Total Giving
$232K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
21
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Myers High SchoolGENERAL DONATION | Fort Myers, FL | $1K | 2022 |
| Easter SealsDONATION | Joliet, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Trinity ServicesDONATION | New Lenox, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Childrens Enrichment FoundationDONATION | Harvey, IL | $12K | 2023 |
| Franciscan Community BenefitDONATION | Lemont, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Marklund FoundationDONATION | Geneva, IL | $9K | 2023 |
| Ray Graham AssociationDONATION | Lisle, IL | $8K | 2023 |
| Notre Dame Teachers FundDONATION | Clarendon Hills, IL | $8K | 2023 |
| Fish Hospitality PantriesDONATION | Knoxville, TN | $6K | 2023 |
| Endo CollectiveDONATION | Oxford, MS | $5K | 2023 |
| The Bridge Teen CenterDONATION | Orland Park, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| District 106 Educational FoundationDONATION | Lagrange, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Mission Zero 100 HoursDONATION | Plainfield, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Foundation For Hearing & Speech ResDONATION | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Montini School RoboticsDONATION | Lombard, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Tunnel To Towers FoundationDONATION | Staten Island, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior ProjectDONATION | Topeka, KS | $1K | 2023 |
| United Ukranian American FundGENERAL DONATION | Philadelphia, PA | $1K | 2022 |
| John Avesa BenefitGENERAL DONATION | Joliet, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| St Raymonds Catholic SchoolGENERAL DONATION | Joliet, IL | $750 | 2022 |
| Leukemia & LymphonaGENERAL DONATION | Clive, IA | $500 | 2022 |