Barnes Foundation
Invitation OnlyOak Brook, Illinois · EIN 36-4633582 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$149K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $7,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
25% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirland School District 134 | Shirland, IL | Donation | $35,000 |
| Easter Seals | Joliet, IL | Donation | $20,000 |
| Childrens Enrichment Foundation | Harvey, IL | Donation | $12,000 |
| Franciscan Sisters | Lemont, IL | Donation | $10,000 |
| Marklund Foundation | Geneva, IL | Donation | $10,000 |
| Franciscan Community Benefit | Lemont, IL | Donation | $8,125 |
| Ray Graham Association | Lisle, IL | Donation | $7,500 |
| Notre Dame Parish | Claredon Hills, IL | Donation | $6,000 |
| Endo Collective | Oxford, MS | Donation | $5,000 |
| Navarro Farm | Frankfort, IL | Donation | $5,000 |
| The Bridge Teen Center | Orland Park, IL | Donation | $5,000 |
| Trinity Services | New Lenox, IL | Donation | $5,000 |
| Fish Hospitality Pantries | Knoxville, TN | Donation | $4,000 |
| Montini-San Miguel Scholarship Fund | Lombard, IL | Donation | $4,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Donation | $2,100 |
| Shriner's Hospital | Tampa, FL | Donation | $2,080 |
| St Jude's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Donation | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | Donation | $1,060 |
| District 106 Educational Foundation | Lagrange, IL | Donation | $1,000 |
| District 106 Ptc | LA Grange Highlands, IL | Donation | $1,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Palatine, IL | Donation | $1,000 |
| Notre Dame Teachers Fund | Clarendon Hills, IL | Donation | $1,000 |
| St Mary Immaculate School | Plainfield, IL | Donation | $1,000 |
| Foundation for Hearing & Speech Res | Chicago, IL | Donation | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $149,365 | 24 |
| 2023 | $102,250 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542409349101309
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4633582
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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