Private foundation · EIN 64-0867006 · Laurel, Mississippi · Philanthropy & grantmaking

J W Barnett Jr Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $80K total, median $6,000. 89% of grants stayed in Mississippi.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$80K
Median grant
$6,000
Stays in MS
89%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Laurel Christian SchoolLaurel, MSSponsorship$36K
Christian Food MissionLaurel, MSSponsorship$9,000
Center for Pregnancy ChoicesLaurel, MSSponsorship$6,000
DwellLaurel, MSSponsorship$6,000
Glory HouseLaurel, MSSponsorship$6,000
Eastman Memorial FoundationLaurel, MSSponsorship$5,000
Dying to Live IncLaurel, MSSponsorship$4,500
Usm FoundationHattiesburg, MSSponsorship$4,000
St Jude's Children's HosMemphis, TNSponsorship$3,600

By state: Mississippi 8 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

J W Barnett Jr Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Laurel, Mississippi, tax-exempt since 1996. 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 J W Barnett Jr Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does J W Barnett Jr Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $80K across 9 grants, a median of $6,000.

Where does J W Barnett Jr Family Foundation give?

Mississippi (8 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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