Donald L Barnes Foundation the Foundation
Invitation OnlyChesterfield, Missouri · EIN 43-1531070 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$51K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$500
Total assets$1.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $3,000.
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
44% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Starkloff Disability Institute | St Louis, MO | Support program to aid disabled people | $10,000 |
| North American Baptist Church | Harrisburg, IL | To support the religious and charitable mission of north american baptist church through general ministry operations, worship services,… | $9,750 |
| Brehm Preparatory School | Carbondale, IL | To support the educational mission of brehm preparatory school by providing specialized academic instruction, student services, and… | $7,010 |
| Save the Rhino International | London, UK | To support wildlife conservation efforts focused on protecting rhinos, anti-poaching initiatives, habitat preservation, and community… | $5,000 |
| Stages St Louis | Chesterfield, MO | Support local entertainment | $5,000 |
| St Peter's Episcopal Church | St Louis, MO | Support various church sponsored programs | $4,000 |
| Crab Orchard School | Marion, IL | Support the elementary school program | $3,000 |
| Co Claybreakers | Marion, IL | To support school athletics program | $1,000 |
| Muny Guarantors Fund | St Louis, MO | Support the community theatre association | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Staten Island, NY | To support veterans services | $1,000 |
| Boy Scouts Troop 7021 | Marion, IL | General support for scout bsa troop 7021 youth development and scouting program activities | $500 |
| Longmeadow Rescue Ranch | St Louis, MO | Support rescue animal program | $500 |
| St Louis Bridge Center | Olivette, MO | To support bridge-playing community in st. louis through games, education, and events | $500 |
| St Louis Browns Fan Club | St Louis, MO | Support local sports club | $500 |
| Tree House of Greater St Louis | St Charles, MO | Support area handicapped children programs | $500 |
| Va Marion Health Care | Marion, IL | To support the thanksgiving blessing box program providing holiday meal assistance and food boxes to veterans and their families in need. | $500 |
| Parkinson's Resource Organization | Indian Wells, CA | To support the charitable mission of parkinson's resource organization by providing education, caregiver support, wellness resources, and… | $265 |
| Father Mcgivney Catholic High School | Glen Carbon, IL | To support the educational and charitable mission of father mcgivney catholic high school by providing faith-based secondary education,… | $250 |
| Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School | St Louis, MO | For students at jk-12 | $250 |
| Moog Center Family School | St Louis, MO | Support for program for deaf children | $250 |
| The New Jewish Theater | St Louis, MO | To support local theater | $250 |
| Missouri Botanical Gardens | St Louis, MO | Support community conservation programs | $100 |
| St Louis Art Museum | St Louis, MO | Support local art museum | $100 |
| St Louis Zoo Association | St Louis, MO | Support community program | $100 |
| Pbs Foundation | Arlington, VA | To support the charitable and educational mission of pbs through public media programming, educational content, community outreach, and… | $75 |
| Marian Marlins Swim | Marion, IL | To support school swim team | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51,450 | 26 |
| 2024 | $42,040 | 27 |
| 2023 | $37,700 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621709349100407
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1531070
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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