Private foundation · EIN 81-0711877 · Tucson, Arizona · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Barnes 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: 3 grants paid, $155K total, median $30K. 33% of grants stayed in Arizona.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$155K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in AZ
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Arizona Land and Water Trust IncTucson, AZGeneral support$100K
Aopa FoundationFrederick, MDGeneral support$30K
Al Otro LadoSan Ysidro, CAGeneral support$25K

By state: Arizona 1 · Maryland 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Barnes Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Tucson, Arizona, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Barnes 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 Barnes Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $155K across 3 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Barnes Family Foundation give?

Arizona (1 grants), Maryland (1 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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