The Eleanor H Barnhardt Charitable Trust
Historical FunderCharlotte, North Carolina · EIN 56-6269136 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SADLER H BARNHARDT |
|---|---|
| Address | 2032 PRINCETON AVENUE, CHARLOTTE NC 28207 |
| Phone | 7041771008 |
| SBARNHARDT1@ICLOUD.COM | |
| Form and materials | NONE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GIFTS & GRANTS CAN BE GIVEN TO ANY NON-PROFIT INSTITUTION EXEMPT FROM TAX UNDER CODE SECTION 501(C)(3), TO PUBLIC BODIES & AGENCIES, TO CHARITABLE HOSPITALS & INSTITUTIONS PROVIDING CARE FOR PHYSICALLY OR EMOTIONALLY ILL,TO RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, CHURCHES, COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, HOSPITALS, ORPHANAGES,COMMUNITY CHESTS, INTER-FAITH GROUPS, CONFERENCES, OR OTHER AGENCIES PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF HUMANITY. |
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
27% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Rescue Mission | Charlotte, NC | Support program | $5,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Support program | $3,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | Support program | $2,500 |
| Lynwood Foundation | Charlotte, NC | Support program | $2,500 |
| Cherokee Creek Boys School | Westminister, SC | Support program | $2,500 |
| Crossnore Community for Children | Crossnore, NC | Support program | $2,000 |
| Queens Univ of Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | Support program | $2,000 |
| Joe Martin Als Foundation | Charlotte, NC | Support program | $2,000 |
| Crisis Assistance Ministry | Charlotte, NC | Support program | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Charlotte, NC | Support program | $2,000 |
| Charlotte Rescue Mission | Charlotte, NC | Support program | $2,000 |
| Asbury University | Wilmore, KY | Support program | $2,000 |
| Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Found | Charlotte, NC | Support program | $2,000 |
| Huntsman Cancer Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | Support program | $1,500 |
| Presbyterian College | Clinton, SC | Support program | $1,500 |
| The Chandler School | Greenville, SC | Support program | $1,500 |
| Union Presbyterian Seminary | Charlotte, NC | Support program | $1,000 |
| Union Presbyterian Seminary-Currie | Charlotte, NC | Support program | $1,000 |
| 24 Foundation | Charlotte, NC | Support program | $1,000 |
| Mitchell's Fund | Charlotte, NC | Support program | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | Support program | $1,000 |
| Southmister Community Fund | Charlotte, NC | Support program | $1,000 |
| Stateline Community Orchestra | Charlotte, NC | Support program | $1,000 |
| Village Foundation of Blowing Rock | Blowing Rock, NC | Support program | $1,000 |
| Harvest Center of Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | Support program | $1,000 |
| Lowcountry Land Trust | Charleston, SC | Support program | $1,000 |
| Communities in School | Charlotte, NC | Support program | $1,000 |
| Greenville High School | Greenville, SC | Support program | $1,000 |
| Canopy Housing Foundation | Charlotte, NC | Support program | $1,000 |
| Montreat College | Montreat, NC | Support program | $1,000 |
| Paula Takacs Foundation | Charlotte, NC | Support program | $1,000 |
| Greenville Chamber Foundation Inc | Greenville, SC | Support program | $1,000 |
| Greenville Housing Fund | Greenville, SC | Support program | $1,000 |
| South Charlotte Dog Rescue | Waxhaw, NC | Support program | $700 |
| Dilworth Center | Charlotte, NC | Support program | $500 |
| Charlotte Ballet | Charlotte, NC | Support program | $500 |
| Charlotte Flute Club Inc | Mint Hill, NC | Support program | $300 |
The return also lists 34 grants to individuals ($66,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $121,000 | 71 |
| 2024 | $111,000 | 65 |
| 2023 | $125,500 | 58 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631249349101678
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-6269136
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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