Barnes Foundation Incorporated
Historical FunderMarion, Connecticut · EIN 06-6037160 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | TIMOTHY O'CONNOR THE BARNES FOUNDAT |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 411, MARION CT 06444 |
| Phone | 8606530462 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST INCLUDING BUDGET AND PROOF OF TAX EXEMPT STATUS AND DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION |
| Deadlines | SUBMISSIONS SHOULD BE MADE SIX TO TWELVE MONTHS IN ADVANCE |
| Restrictions | FEDERALLY TAX EXEMPT, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS RELATING TO PRECOLLEGIATE EDUCATION IN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
10% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Public Schools | Bristol, CT | To support educational programs | $29,000 |
| Environmental Learning Centers of Ct Inc | Bristol, CT | To support educational programs | $25,000 |
| Connecticut Science Center Inc | Hartford, CT | To support educational programs | $20,000 |
| Horizons at Westminster School | Simsbury, CT | To support educational programs | $20,000 |
| Neighborhood Music School | New Haven, CT | To support educational programs | $20,000 |
| New Haven Ecology Project Inc | New Haven, CT | To support educational programs | $20,000 |
| Uconn Foundation | Storrs, CT | To support educational programs | $20,000 |
| Charter Oak Temple Restoration Association | Hartford, CT | To support educational programs | $15,000 |
| Connectikids | Hartford, CT | To support educational programs | $15,000 |
| Read to Grow | Branford, CT | To support educational programs | $15,000 |
| United Way | Rocky Hill, CT | To support educational programs | $15,000 |
| Children's Community School | Waterbury, CT | To support educational programs | $13,000 |
| Connecticut Story Telling Center | New London, CT | To support educational programs | $12,000 |
| Flanders Nature Center | Woodbury, CT | To support educational programs | $12,000 |
| Organized Parents Make a Difference (Opmad) | Hartford, CT | To support educational programs | $10,000 |
| Society of Preservation of Ne Antiquities | Boston, MA | To support educational programs | $10,000 |
| The Family Center | Brooklyn, NY | To support educational programs | $10,000 |
| New London Public Schools (Nham) | New London, CT | To support educational programs | $9,000 |
| Jackter Intermediate School | Colchester, CT | To support educational programs | $8,000 |
| Lillian B Haynes Elementary School | Niantic, CT | To support educational programs | $8,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $306,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $447,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349100230
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-6037160
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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