Dorsey J Barefield Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyPearl, Mississippi · EIN 61-6318700 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$80K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$1.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 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
10% of grants went outside Mississippi.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reformed Theological Seminary | Jackson, MS | General operations | $10,000 |
| Christ Covenant School | Ridgeland, MS | General operations | $6,000 |
| Cheshire Abby | Jackson, MS | General operations | $5,000 |
| Issa Charties School | Rosemont, IL | General operations | $5,000 |
| Ms Blood Services | Flowood, MS | General operations | $5,000 |
| Ms Food Network | Jackson, MS | General operations | $5,000 |
| New Stage Theater | Jackson, MS | General operations | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Jackson, MS | General operations | $5,000 |
| Highlands Presbyterian | Ridgeland, MS | General operations | $4,000 |
| Stewpot Community Serv | Jackson, MS | General operations | $4,000 |
| Wilson Research Foundation | Jackson, MS | General operations | $4,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Central Ms | Jackson, MS | General operations | $3,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Jackson, MS | Arise camp | $3,000 |
| Gateway Rescue Mission | Jackson, MS | General operations | $3,000 |
| North Ms Health Foundation | Tupelo, MS | General operations | $3,000 |
| Quiet Waters Ministries | Centennial, CO | General operations | $3,000 |
| Junior League of Jackson | Jackson, MS | Friends of mistletow | $2,500 |
| University of Ms Foundation | Oxford, MS | School of accountancy | $2,500 |
| One Story | Ridgeland, MS | General operations | $1,000 |
| University of Ms Foundation | Oxford, MS | Mind center for alzheimer's research | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $80,000 | 20 |
| 2024 | $72,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $77,000 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611329349104566
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 61-6318700
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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