Grantmaking public charity · EIN 58-2319535
Barnet Foundation
Spartanburg, SC
Barnet Foundation is a public charity that makes grants based in Spartanburg, SC. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2025, it reported $397K in grants paid across 6 grants, with $1.68M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Spartanburg County Foundation, Converse University and Children's Museum of the Upstate Inc.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Barnet Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Supporting organization grants are first approved by the board of the supporting organization. Grants are further reviewed by The Spartanburg County Foundation to determine that the grantee organization is exempt under 501(c)(3), or qualifies as a church or as a governmental agency. If the grantee meets one of these requirements, the grant is approved without further monitoring. If not, the grant is denied. The Spartanburg County Foundation Board of Trustees reviews grants at their regularly scheduled meetings.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2025; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Charitable and philanthropic endeavors in support of and in conjunction with the Spartanburg county foundation.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg County Foundation | Spartanburg, SC | General Support | $159,947 |
| Converse University | Spartanburg, SC | General Support | $50,000 |
| Children's Museum of the Upstate Inc | Greenville, SC | General Support | $37,500 |
| Spartanburg Philharmonic | Spartanburg, SC | General Support | $25,000 |
| International African American Museum | Charleston, SC | General Support | $10,000 |
| United Way of the Piedmont Inc | Spartanburg, SC | General Support | $10,000 |
Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Barnet Foundation accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Barnet Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Barnet Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $396,636 in grants paid (6 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Barnet Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Spartanburg County Foundation (SC), $160K, Converse University (SC), $50K, Children's Museum of the Upstate Inc (SC), $37.5K, Spartanburg Philharmonic (SC), $25K and International African American Museum (SC), $10K.