Private foundation · EIN 99-2233874 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Christopher M Barnett 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 26 grants paid, $817K total, median $10K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
26
$817K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Foundation for the Advancement of Autistic PersonsStaten Island, NYTo provide general support for people with autism and their families, and to support the development of the chocolate factory.$375K
Soldiers AngelsSan Antonio, TXGeneral & Unrestricted (See noncash statement)$93K
SOS Childrens Villages Florida IncCoconut Creek, FLGeneral & Unrestricted(See noncash statement)$51K
Broward Partnership for the Homeless IncFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Temple UniversityNew York, NY$25K towards the Barnett and Irvine Cherry Pantry Endowed Fund and $25K towards the Barnett and Irvine Cherry Pantry Term Fund$50K
Eden II School for Autistic Childern IncStaten Island, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$40K
North Broward Hospital District Charitable FoundatFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation IncBoca Raton, FLTo be used exclusively for Boca Raton Regional Hospital ("Hospital") for the charitable purpose of funding programs, technology, capital im…$20K
Uncs Cares CorporationFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$18K
SOS Childrens Villages Florida IncCoconut Creek, FLSupport for individuals aging out of the foster care system$18K
Temple UniversityNew York, NYCollege of Public Health Scholarship Fund$12K
Kids in Distress IncWilton Manors, FLGeneral & Unrestricted (See noncash statement)$11K
SOS Childrens Villages Florida IncCoconut Creek, FLGeneral & Unrestricted (See noncash statement)$10K
SOS Childrens Villages Florida IncCoconut Creek, FLGeneral & Unrestricted (See noncash statement)$10K
Kids in Distress IncWilton Manors, FLCharitable Event$10K
Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward CountyFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Foundation for the Advancement of Autistic PersonsStaten Island, NYGeneral & Unrestricted (See noncash statement)$5,000
Neighbors 4 NeighborsDoral, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$3,000
SOS Childrens Villages Florida IncCoconut Creek, FLDonation for The Food Truck for the Next Steps BBQ and iFly Event Tickets.$2,342
Broward Partnership for the Homeless IncFort Lauderdale, FLFor Halloween costumes$1,789
Foundation for the Advancement of Autistic PersonsStaten Island, NYGeneral & Unrestricted (See noncash statement)$1,500
Foundation for the Advancement of Autistic PersonsStaten Island, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Junior Achievement of Greater MiamiNorth Miami, FLStock Market challenge$1,500
SOS Childrens Villages Florida IncCoconut Creek, FLGeneral & Unrestricted (See noncash statement)$1,400
SOS Childrens Villages Florida IncCoconut Creek, FLGeneral & Unrestricted (See noncash statement)$1,000
The Cooperative Feeding Program IncFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral & Unrestricted (See noncash statement)$321

By state: New York 7 · Florida 18 · Texas 1

About this foundation

The Christopher M Barnett Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2025. 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 The Christopher M Barnett Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 The Christopher M Barnett Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $817K across 26 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does The Christopher M Barnett Family Foundation give?

New York (7 grants), Florida (18 grants), Texas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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