Barnes Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyIsle of Palms, South Carolina · EIN 84-2579585 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$59K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
26% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted gift | $11,000 |
| Joslin Diabetes Center | Boston, MA | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Porter Gaud Foundation | Charleston, SC | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| East Cooper Community Outreach | Mt Pleasant, SC | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Charleston, SC | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Wake Up Carolina | Mt Pleasant, SC | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Isle of Palms Community Corp | Isle of Palms, SC | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Isle of Palms R & W for the Child | Isle of Palms, SC | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Friend of Fisher House | Charleston, SC | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Livelikelou Foundation | Oxford, OH | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Pet Helpers | Charleston, SC | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Hallie Hill Animal Hospital | Hollywood, SC | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Musc Foundation Musc Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital | Charleston, SC | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Charleston Habitat for Humanity | Charleston, SC | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Breakthrough T1d | Hagerstown, MD | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $59,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $49,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $32,440 | 11 |
| 2022 | $31,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641359349100239
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-2579585
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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