Barnes Family Foundation

EIN 81-0711877 · AZ · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$30K Funds in AZ, MD, CA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Barnes Family Foundation based in AZ paid 3 grants totaling $155K to 3 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $25K to $100K, with a median of $30K. Its largest recipients included ARIZONA LAND AND WATER TRUST INC, AOPA FOUNDATION, and AL OTRO LADO. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,314,768
Giving (latest yr)
$155,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
3
Median grant
$30K
Recipients
3
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Arizona Land and Water Trust Inc$100,000
  • Aopa Foundation$30,000
  • AL Otro Lado$25,000

Where grants went

  • Arizona$100,000 · 1 grant
  • Maryland$30,000 · 1 grant
  • California$25,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (3)

Arizona Land and Water Trust Inc
Tucson, AZ
General Support
$100,000
Aopa Foundation
Frederick, MD
General Support
$30,000
AL Otro Lado
San Ysidro, CA
General Support
$25,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Barnes Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Barnes Family Foundation reported 3 itemized grants totaling $155K. Individual grants ranged from $25K to $100K (median $30K).

Recent recipients include ARIZONA LAND AND WATER TRUST INC, AOPA FOUNDATION, AL OTRO LADO. The full grant list is on this page.

Barnes Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Arizona, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Barnes Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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