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Private Foundation
BARNES FAMILY FOUNDATION
BARNES FAMILY FOUNDATION is a private foundation categorized as Private Foundation based in DURHAM, NC. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $4.5M, expenses of $983K, total assets of $24.0M. Imperigo tracks 257 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $7.1M.
EIN: 901031172
DURHAM, NC
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations N.E.C.
NTEE: T99
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$4.5M
Total Expenses$983K
Total Assets$24.0M
Grants Given257
Grant Total$7.1M
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Given
CAROLINA THEATRE OF DURHAM INC
GENERAL PURPOSE SUPPORT
$250,000
SARAH P DUKE GARDENS
GENERAL PURPOSE SUPPORT
$218,750
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES & ALUMNI
GENERAL PURPOSE SUPPORT
$169,900
NC MUSEUM OF LIFE & SCIENCE
GENERAL PURPOSE SUPPORT
$100,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
GENERAL PURPOSE SUPPORT
$25,000
Showing up to 5 of 257 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
PRESIDENT/TREASURER
Marvin L Barnes
TRUSTEE
Marvin L Barnes Iii
VICE PRESIDENT/ SECRETARY
Marvin L Barnes Jr
TRUSTEE
Matthew A Barnes
TRUSTEE
Michael L Barnes
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.5M | $983K | $24.0M |
| 2024 | $3.2M | $1.9M | $20.4M |
| 2023 | $1.4M | $1.1M | $19.1M |
| 2022 | $2.0M | $1.1M | $18.8M |
| 2021 | $4.7M | $826K | $17.9M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $4.7M to $4.5M (-3%), with total assets most recently reported at $24.0M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in AL, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, and 4 other states.
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