Private foundation · EIN 06-6037160 · Torrington, Connecticut

Barnes Foundation Incorporated

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Connecticut. The foundation accepts applications (Submissions should be made six to twelve months in advance) and its median grant is $15K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $306K total, median $15K. 90% of grants stayed in Connecticut. Stated restrictions: Federally tax exempt, non-profit organizations relating to precollegiate education in the state of connecticut

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
20
$306K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in CT
90%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Submissions should be made six to twelve
Assets
$9.9M

How to apply

Written request including budget and proof of tax exempt status and description of organization Contact: Timothy O'Connor the Barnes Foundat, Po Box 411, Marion, Ct, 8606530462 Deadlines: Submissions should be made six to twelve months in advance Restrictions: Federally tax exempt, non-profit organizations relating to precollegiate education in the state of connecticut

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

20 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bristol Public SchoolsBristol, CTTo support educational programs$29K
Environmental Learning Centers of Ct IncBristol, CTTo support educational programs$25K
Connecticut Science Center IncHartford, CTTo support educational programs$20K
Horizons at Westminster SchoolSimsbury, CTTo support educational programs$20K
Neighborhood Music SchoolNew Haven, CTTo support educational programs$20K
New Haven Ecology Project IncNew Haven, CTTo support educational programs$20K
Uconn FoundationStorrs, CTTo support educational programs$20K
Charter Oak Temple Restoration AssociationHartford, CTTo support educational programs$15K
ConnectikidsHartford, CTTo support educational programs$15K
Read to GrowBranford, CTTo support educational programs$15K
United WayRocky Hill, CTTo support educational programs$15K
Children's Community SchoolWaterbury, CTTo support educational programs$13K
Connecticut Story Telling CenterNew London, CTTo support educational programs$12K
Flanders Nature CenterWoodbury, CTTo support educational programs$12K
Organized Parents Make a Difference (opmad)Hartford, CTTo support educational programs$10K
Society of Preservation of Ne AntiquitiesBoston, MATo support educational programs$10K
The Family CenterBrooklyn, NYTo support educational programs$10K
New London Public Schools (nham)New London, CTTo support educational programs$9,000
Jackter Intermediate SchoolColchester, CTTo support educational programs$8,000
Lillian B Haynes Elementary SchoolNiantic, CTTo support educational programs$8,000

By state: Connecticut 18 · Massachusetts 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Barnes Foundation Incorporated is a private grantmaking foundation in Torrington, Connecticut, administered in care of The Roberts Tax Group, tax-exempt since 1946. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Barnes Foundation Incorporated accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written request including budget and proof of tax exempt status and description of organization Deadlines: Submissions should be made six to twelve months in advance.

How much does Barnes Foundation Incorporated give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $306K across 20 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Barnes Foundation Incorporated give?

Connecticut (18 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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