Emma Barnsley Foundation Ua Viii of the Will of Emma Elizabeth Barns
Historical FunderSaint Louis, Missouri · EIN 26-4785578 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $8,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 N MAIN ST FL 5D4001-052, WINSTONSALEM NC 27101 |
| Phone | 8882354351 |
| Form and materials | APPLY ONLINE AT WELLSFARGO.COM/PRIVATE-FOUNDATIONS |
| Deadlines | MAY 1 |
| Restrictions | THE TRUSTE INTENDS TO EXERCISE ITS DISCRETION TO MAKE GIFTS FROM THE FOUNDATION TO QUALIFIED ORGANIZATIONS |
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
100% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech Foundation Inc | Lubbock, TX | General operating | $30,000 |
| West Texas a & M University Foundation | Canyon, TX | General operating | $25,000 |
| Bideawee Inc | New York, NY | General operating | $8,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | Memphis, TN | General operating | $8,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | Washington, DC | General operating | $8,000 |
| Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society Inc | College Station, TX | General operating | $8,000 |
| Austin Pets Alive | Austin, TX | General operating | $7,500 |
| Pines and Prairies Land Trust | Bastrop, TX | General operating | $7,500 |
| SPCA of Texas | Dallas, TX | General operating | $7,500 |
| American Society for the Prevention | New York, NY | General operating | $7,500 |
| Animal Care and Control of NYC Inc | New York, NY | General operating | $5,000 |
| The Animal Medical Center | New York, NY | General operating | $5,000 |
| Ten Lives Club Inc | Blasdell, NY | General operating | $5,000 |
| Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons Inc | Jamesport, NY | General operating | $5,000 |
| Farm Sanctuary | Watkins Glen, NY | General operating | $5,000 |
| Bulverde Area Humane Society | Bulverde, TX | General operating | $5,000 |
| Heard Science Museum Wildlife Sanctuary | Mckinney, TX | General operating | $5,000 |
| Shadow Cats Rescue | Round Rock, TX | General operating | $5,000 |
| Alveus Sanctuary Inc | Austin, TX | General operating | $5,000 |
| Wildlife Rescue of Central Texas | Bastrop, TX | General operating | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $167,000 | 20 |
| 2024 | $119,050 | 13 |
| 2023 | $90,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611249349104171
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-4785578
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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