Francis M Barnes Charitable Trust Jennifer Thigpen
Historical FunderWilliamston, North Carolina · EIN 20-1533061 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $9,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Joel T Thigpen |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 847, Williamston NC 27892 |
| Phone | 2527921799 |
| Form and materials | Letters are submitted to the trustees detailing objectives of request and amount requested. |
| Deadlines | Applications are reviewed quarterly. |
| Restrictions | Contributions are made to not for profit organizations which operate in Martin County, NC. |
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
0% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Martin County | Williamston, NC | Provide funds for staffing, materials, and administrative support of programs in Martin County. | $50,000 |
| Advancing Community Health Together Foundation | Williamston, NC | To acquire and renovate building to be used as the office of the Foundation | $40,000 |
| Martin County Arts Council | Williamston, NC | To add flooring to the 2nd level of the Arts Council building | $9,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $99,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $95,257 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349102838
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1533061
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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