BARNES FOUNDATION
Crest Hill, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
36-4633582
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
Crest Hill, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
36-4633582
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
AI Summary
The Barnes Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. In 2024, it awarded a total of $149.4K across 17 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
EASTER SEALS INC
Chicago, IL
$91K
12%
CHILDRENS ENRICHMENT FOUNDATION
Harvey, IL
$57K
7%
TRINITY SERVICES INC
NEW LENOX, IL
$54K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
24
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$6.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BARNES FOUNDATION?
No. BARNES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BARNES FOUNDATION give?
BARNES FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Mississippi, and Tennessee. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are BARNES FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BARNES FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BARNES FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BARNES FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $149 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BARNES FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BARNES FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include EASTER SEALS INC, CHILDRENS ENRICHMENT FOUNDATION, and TRINITY SERVICES INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BARNES FOUNDATION?
BARNES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.