Funding search · EIN 431531070 · Chesterfield, MO

Donald L Barnes Foundation

Name: Donald L Barnes Foundation grants, 2022–2025
Creator: PaperOrbit
License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

108
grants reported: $178,404
total given: 2022–2025
filing years: $500
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2025. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

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Funding pattern

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1 grant matching “special education” · $7,010

$7,010
Brehm Preparatory School · Carbondale, IL · 2025
To support the educational mission of brehm preparatory school by providing specialized academic instruction, student services, and programs designed to meet the needs of students with learning disabilities and other le… read allTo support the educational mission of brehm preparatory school by providing specialized academic instruction, student services, and programs designed to meet the needs of students with learning disabilities and other learning differences. less

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

The Starkloff Disability Institute3 grants · $36,000
Stages St Louis4 grants · $20,500
St Peter'S Episcopal Church4 grants · $19,000
St Marks Episcopal Church2 grants · $13,500
Classical Academy De Lafayette3 grants · $11,000
North American Baptist Church1 grant · $9,750
Brehm Preparatory School2 grants · $7,260
Crab Orchard School4 grants · $7,250
Individual Learning Solutions1 grant · $7,000
Fidelity Charitable1 grant · $5,640

Giving over time

$47,214

2022

$37,700

2023

$42,040

2024

$51,450

2025

Grant history

The 100 largest of 108 grants.

$16,000
The Starkloff Disability Institute · St Louis, MO · 2022
Support program to aid disabled people
$13,000
St Marks Episcopal Church · West Frankfort, IL · 2023
To support various church sponsored programs
$10,000
The Starkloff Disability Institute · St Louis, MO · 2025
Support program to aid disabled people
$10,000
The Starkloff Disability Institute · St Louis, MO · 2024
Support program to aid disabled people
$9,750
North American Baptist Church · Harrisburg, IL · 2025
To support the religious and charitable mission of north american baptist church through general ministry operations, worship services, outreach, and community programs.
$7,010
Brehm Preparatory School · Carbondale, IL · 2025
To support the educational mission of brehm preparatory school by providing specialized academic instruction, student services, and programs designed to meet the needs of students with learning disabilities and other le… read allTo support the educational mission of brehm preparatory school by providing specialized academic instruction, student services, and programs designed to meet the needs of students with learning disabilities and other learning differences. less
$7,000
Individual Learning Solutions · Marion, IL · 2022
Support families in need
$5,640
Fidelity Charitable · Cincinatti, OH · 2024
Gift fund
$5,500
Stages St Louis · Chesterfield, MO · 2022
Support local entertainment
$5,200
Annie'S Hope · St Louis, MO · 2023
Support for a charitable organization
$5,000
Save the Rhino International · 2025
To support wildlife conservation efforts focused on protecting rhinos, anti-poaching initiatives, habitat preservation, and community education programs.
$5,000
Stages St Louis · Chesterfield, MO · 2025
Support local entertainment
$5,000
Classical Academy De Lafayette · Wentzville, MO · 2024
Support organization teaching adult history
$5,000
St Peter'S Episcopal Church · St Louis, MO · 2024
Support various church sponsored programs
$5,000
Stages St Louis · Chesterfield, MO · 2024
Support local entertainment
$5,000
St Peter'S Episcopal Church · St Louis, MO · 2023
Support various church sponsored programs
$5,000
Stages St Louis · Chesterfield, MO · 2023
Support local entertainment
$5,000
Classical Academy De Lafayette · Wentzville, MO · 2022
Support organization teaching adult history
$5,000
St Peter'S Episcopal Church · St Louis, MO · 2022
Support various church sponsored programs
$4,000
St Peter'S Episcopal Church · St Louis, MO · 2025
Support various church sponsored programs
$3,000
Crab Orchard School · Marion, IL · 2025
Support the elementary school program
$1,500
Crab Orchard School · Marion, IL · 2023
Support the elementary school program
$1,500
Crab Orchard School · Marion, IL · 2022
Support the elementary school program
$1,250
Crab Orchard School · Marion, IL · 2024
Support the elementary school program
$1,000
Co Claybreakers · Marion, IL · 2025
To support school athletics program
$1,000
Muny Guarantors Fund · St Louis, MO · 2025
Support the community theatre association
$1,000
Tunnel To Towers · Staten Island, NY · 2025
To support veterans services
$1,000
Clearwater Camp · Minocqua, WI · 2024
To provide a traditional sleep-away camp experience for girls
$1,000
Co Claybreakers · Marion, IL · 2024
To support school athletics program
$1,000
Healthnet Tpo · 2024
Support charitable organization
$1,000
Unleashed Potential Animal Rescue · Ofallon, MO · 2024
Support for an animal shelter to provide a safe and loving environment for all animals in need.
$1,000
Classical Academy De Lafayette · Wentzville, MO · 2023
Support organization teaching adult history
$1,000
The Gathering · St Louis, MO · 2023
To support methodist wells in africa
$1,000
Missouri Botanical Gardens · St Louis, MO · 2022
Support community conservation programs
$600
Muny Guarantors Fund · St Louis, MO · 2024
Support the community theatre association
$600
Muny Guarantors Fund · St Louis, MO · 2023
Support the community theatre association
$600
Muny Guarantors Fund · St Louis, MO · 2022
Support the community theatre association
$534
Charidy Classical Academy · Brooklyn, NY · 2022
Support education
$500
Boy Scouts Troop 7021 · Marion, IL · 2025
General support for scout bsa troop 7021 youth development and scouting program activities
$500
Longmeadow Rescue Ranch · St Louis, MO · 2025
Support rescue animal program
$500
St Louis Bridge Center · Olivette, MO · 2025
To support bridge-playing community in st. Louis through games, education, and events
$500
St Louis Browns Fan Club · St Louis, MO · 2025
Support local sports club
$500
Tree House of Greater St Louis · St Charles, MO · 2025
Support area handicapped children programs
$500
Va Marion Health Care · Marion, IL · 2025
To support the thanksgiving blessing box program providing holiday meal assistance and food boxes to veterans and their families in need.
$500
Leadership St Louis · St Louis, MO · 2024
Support mission of providing education to create diverse leaders with civic awareness and powerful connections needed to be collaborative changemakers who advance a thriving region
$500
Longmeadow Rescue Ranch · St Louis, MO · 2024
Support rescue animal program
$500
Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School · St Louis, MO · 2024
For students at jk-12
$500
St Louis Bridge Center · Olivette, MO · 2024
To support bridge-playing community in st. Louis through games, education, and events
$500
St Louis Browns Fan Club · St Louis, MO · 2024
Support local sports club
$500
St Marks Episcopal Church · West Frankfort, IL · 2024
To support various church sponsored programs
$500
The New Jewish Theater · St Louis, MO · 2024
To support local theater
$500
Tree House of Greater St Louis · St Charles, MO · 2024
Support area handicapped children programs
$500
Tunnel To Towers · Staten Island, NY · 2024
To support veterans services
$500
Longmeadow Rescue Ranch · St Louis, MO · 2023
Support rescue animal program
$500
Mary Institute · St Louis, MO · 2023
Support a scholarship program
$500
St Louis Bridge Center · Olivette, MO · 2023
To support bridge-playing community in st. Louis through games, education, and events
$500
The New Jewish Theater · St Louis, MO · 2023
To support local television
$500
Tunnel To Towers · Staten Island, NY · 2023
To support veterans services
$500
Longmeadow Rescue Ranch · St Louis, MO · 2022
Support rescue animal program
$500
Mary Institute · St Louis, MO · 2022
Support a scholarship program
$500
Sky Memorial Foundation · Jupiter, FL · 2022
Support rehabilitation of families in need
$500
St Joseph'S Academy · St Louis, MO · 2022
Support education of young women
$500
St Louis Browns Fan Club · St Louis, MO · 2022
Support local sports club
$300
Co Claybreakers · Marion, IL · 2023
To support school athletics program
$300
Principia College · Elsah, IL · 2023
To support school's education program
$300
St Louis County Save · Clayton, MO · 2023
To support the improvement of the quality of life for animals in the st. Louis county area.
$265
Parkinson'S Resource Organization · Indian Wells, CA · 2025
To support the charitable mission of parkinson's resource organization by providing education, caregiver support, wellness resources, and assistance to individuals and families affected by parkinson's disease.
$250
Father McGivney Catholic High School · Glen Carbon, IL · 2025
To support the educational and charitable mission of father mcgivney catholic high school by providing faith-based secondary education, student programs, and general operating assistance.
$250
Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School · St Louis, MO · 2025
For students at jk-12
$250
Moog Center Family School · St Louis, MO · 2025
Support for program for deaf children
$250
The New Jewish Theater · St Louis, MO · 2025
To support local theater
$250
Moog Center Family School · St Louis, MO · 2024
Support for program for deaf children
$250
St Francis Care · Murphysboro, IL · 2024
Support animal shelter in murphysboro, il
$250
Moog Center Family School · St Louis, MO · 2023
Support for program for deaf children
$250
St Andrews · Carbondale, IL · 2023
To support various church sponsored programs
$250
St Louis Browns Fan Club · St Louis, MO · 2023
Support local sports club
$250
Tree House of Greater St Louis · St Charles, MO · 2023
Support area handicapped children programs
$250
University of Illinois 4-H · Marion, IL · 2023
To support the university of illinois' 4-h program which prepares youth to solve illinois problems by producing the leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, stewards, and builders we need.
$250
Bates College · Lewiston, ME · 2022
Support alumni fund program
$250
Brehm Preparatory School · Carbondale, IL · 2022
Support learning disabilities school
$250
Learning Disabilities Association of Il · Palos Hills, IL · 2022
Support program to provide services for learning disabled children
$250
Moog Center Family School · St Louis, MO · 2022
Support for program for deaf children
$250
St Francis Care · Murphysboro, IL · 2022
Support animal shelter
$250
St Jude Children'S Research Hospital · Memphis, TN · 2022
Support children's research hospital
$250
Stray Rescue of St Louis · St Louis, MO · 2022
Support animal rescue
$250
Tree House of Greater St Louis · St Charles, MO · 2022
Support area handicapped children programs
$200
Wednesday Club · St Louis, MO · 2024
Support a charitable organization
$200
St Louis Club · St Louis, MO · 2023
Support employee holiday fund
$200
St Louis Club · St Louis, MO · 2022
Support employee holiday fund
$100
Missouri Botanical Gardens · St Louis, MO · 2025
Support community conservation programs
$100
St Louis Art Museum · St Louis, MO · 2025
Support local art museum
$100
St Louis Zoo Association · St Louis, MO · 2025
Support community program
$100
Missouri Botanical Gardens · St Louis, MO · 2024
Support community conservation programs
$100
St Louis Art Museum · St Louis, MO · 2024
Support local art museum
$100
St Louis Zoo Association · St Louis, MO · 2024
Support community program
$100
Bates College · Lewiston, ME · 2023
Support alumni fund program
$100
Missouri Botanical Gardens · St Louis, MO · 2023
Support community conservation programs
$100
St Louis Art Museum · St Louis, MO · 2023
Support local art museum
$100
St Louis Zoo Association · St Louis, MO · 2023
Support community program
$100
Wednesday Club · St Louis, MO · 2023
Support a charitable organization

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV, as filed by the foundation. These are grants already paid — a record of what this funder backs, not an open call.