Private foundation · EIN 31-1591203 · Tulsa, Oklahoma · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jim and Mary Barnes Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Oklahoma. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $20K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $163K total, median $20K. 100% of grants stayed in Oklahoma. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$163K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in OK
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$2.2M

How to apply

Qualifying section 501(c)(3) charities; apply by letter or conversation with foundation managers. Contact: Mary Barnes, 3211 E 61st Place, Tulsa, Ok, 9185278860 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
FIRST United Methodist ChurchEnid, OKUnrestricted use by charitable entity$40K
Tulsa BalletTulsa, OKUnrestricted use by charitable entity$30K
Osu FoundationStillwater, OKUnrestricted use by charitable entity$25K
Alzheimers AssociationOklahoma City, OKUnrestricted use by charitable entity$25K
Cascia Hall Prep SchoolTulsa, OKUnrestricted use by charitable entity$20K
Enid Symphony Orchestra AssociationEnid, OKUnrestricted use by charitable entity$12K
Boston Avenue Methodist ChurchTulsa, OKUnrestricted use by charitable entity$5,000
Food Bank of Eastern OkTulsa, OKUnrestricted use by charitable entity$5,000
Ok Fellowship of Christian Athletes EndowmentEdmond, OKUnrestricted use by charitable entity$1,000

About this foundation

Jim and Mary Barnes Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Jim and Mary Barnes Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Qualifying section 501(c)(3) charities; apply by letter or conversation with foundation managers. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Jim and Mary Barnes Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $163K across 9 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Jim and Mary Barnes Foundation give?

Oklahoma (9 grants), per its latest filing.

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