Ben G Barnett Foundation

EIN 75-6045662 · IL

Invitation only Typical grant ~$3.4K Funds in TX, DC, CA +4
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Ben G Barnett Foundation based in IL paid 27 grants totaling $161.2K to 27 organizations across 7 states. Individual grants ranged from $1.2K to $28.7K, with a median of $3.4K. Its largest recipients included JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER DALLAS, DALLAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY, and CONGREGATION SHEARITH ISRAEL. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$2,556,892
Giving (latest yr)
$161,235
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
27
Median grant
$3.4K
Recipients
27
States reached
7
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas$28,734
  • Dallas Baptist University$14,383
  • Congregation Shearith Israel$11,503
  • Dallas Home for the Jewish Aged$11,503
  • Scottish Rite for Children$11,503

Where grants went

  • Texas$135,779 · 20 grants
  • District of Columbia$5,760 · 1 grant
  • California$5,760 · 1 grant
  • Colorado$4,604 · 2 grants
  • Massachusetts$3,449 · 1 grant
  • Connecticut$3,003 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (27)

Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas
Dallas, TX
General
$28,734
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX
General
$14,383
Congregation Shearith Israel
Dallas, TX
General
$11,503
Dallas Home for the Jewish Aged
Plano, TX
General
$11,503
Scottish Rite for Children
Dallas, TX
General
$11,503
University of Dallas
Irving, TX
General
$5,760
Jewish Community Center
Dallas, TX
General
$5,760
Salesmanship Club
Dallas, TX
General
$5,760
United Negro College Fund
Washington, DC
General
$5,760
City of Hope Guild CO
Duarte, CA
General
$5,760
Jerry M Lewis MD Mental Health
Dallas, TX
General
$5,760
The Catholic Foundation
Dallas, TX
General
$5,760

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Ben G Barnett 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, Ben G Barnett Foundation reported 27 itemized grants totaling $161.2K. Individual grants ranged from $1.2K to $28.7K (median $3.4K).

Recent recipients include JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER DALLAS, DALLAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY, CONGREGATION SHEARITH ISRAEL, among 27 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Ben G Barnett Foundation is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Ben G Barnett 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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