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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 43-1531070

Donald L Barnes Foundation

A private foundation in Chesterfield, MO. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 26 grants and $51,450 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $51,450

    Grants listed
    26
    Assets, end of year
    $1,053,786

  • Tax year 2024

    $42,040

    Grants listed
    27
    Assets, end of year
    $1,009,747

  • Tax year 2023

    $37,700

    Grants listed
    28
    Assets, end of year
    $1,018,362

  • Tax year 2022

    $47,214

    Grants listed
    27
    Assets, end of year
    $1,044,913

  • Tax year 2021

    $40,635

    Grants listed
    29
    Assets, end of year
    $1,072,705

  • Tax year 2020

    $49,077

    Grants listed
    24
    Assets, end of year
    $1,042,260

  • Tax year 2019

    $38,720

    Grants listed
    28
    Assets, end of year
    $1,061,347

  • Tax year 2018

    $38,017

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $1,076,387

Grants paid in 2025

26 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. The Starkloff Disability InstituteSaint Louis, MO

    Support program to aid disabled people

    $10,000
  2. North American Baptist ChurchHarrisburg, IL

    To support the religious and charitable mission of north american baptist church through general ministry operations, worship services, outreach, and community programs.

    $9,750
  3. Brehm Preparatory SchoolCarbondale, IL

    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 learning differences.

    $7,010
  4. Save the Rhino InternationalLondon, United Kingdom

    To support wildlife conservation efforts focused on protecting rhinos, anti-poaching initiatives, habitat preservation, and community education programs.

    $5,000
  5. Stages St LouisChesterfield, MO

    Support local entertainment

    $5,000
  6. St Peter's Episcopal ChurchSaint Louis, MO

    Support various church sponsored programs

    $4,000
  7. Crab Orchard SchoolMarion, IL

    Support the elementary school program

    $3,000
  8. Co ClaybreakersMarion, IL

    To support school athletics program

    $1,000
  9. Muny Guarantors FundSt Louis, MO

    Support the community theatre association

    $1,000
  10. Tunnel to TowersStaten Island, NY

    To support veterans services

    $1,000
  11. Boy Scouts Troop 7021Marion, IL

    General support for scout BSA troop 7021 youth development and scouting program activities

    $500
  12. Longmeadow Rescue RanchSt Louis, MO

    Support rescue animal program

    $500
  13. St Louis Bridge CenterOlivette, MO

    To support bridge-playing community in ST. Louis through games, education, and events

    $500
  14. St Louis Browns Fan ClubSt Louis, MO

    Support local sports club

    $500
  15. Tree House of Greater St LouisWentzville, MO

    Support area handicapped children programs

    $500
  16. Va Marion Health CareMarion, IL

    To support the thanksgiving blessing box program providing holiday meal assistance and food boxes to veterans and their families in need.

    $500
  17. Parkinson's Resource OrganizationIndian Wells, CA

    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.

    $265
  18. Father McGivney Catholic High SchoolGlen Carbon, IL

    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
  19. Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day SchoolSaint Louis, MO

    For students at JK-12

    $250
  20. Moog Center Family SchoolSt Louis, MO

    Support for program for deaf children

    $250
  21. The New Jewish TheaterSt Louis, MO

    To support local theater

    $250
  22. Missouri Botanical GardensSt Louis, MO

    Support community conservation programs

    $100
  23. St Louis Art MuseumSt Louis, MO

    Support local art museum

    $100
  24. St Louis Zoo AssociationSt Louis, MO

    Support community program

    $100
  25. PBS FoundationArlington, VA

    To support the charitable and educational mission of PBS through public media programming, educational content, community outreach, and general operations.

    $75
  26. Marian Marlins SwimMarion, IL

    To support school swim team

    $50

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Medical research1 grant $10,00078% of the total
  2. Education5 grants $2,26518% of the total
  3. Health1 grant $5004% of the total
  4. Arts and culture1 grant $75<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Missouri14 grants $23,050
  2. Illinois8 grants $22,060
  3. New York1 grant $1,000
  4. California1 grant $265
  5. Virginia1 grant $75

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Trent B PhelpsPRESIDENT/SECRETARY/TREASU Hours 2Pay $1,000
  • Natalie P TateDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $1,000
  • Taylor P StewartDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $1,000

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