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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 46-3638072

The Magnolia Charitable Foundation

A private foundation in Wilmington, DE. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 48 grants and $130,950 paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), 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

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $130,950

    Grants listed
    48
    Assets, end of year
    $3,389,547
  • Tax year 2023

    $157,200

    Grants listed
    38
    Assets, end of year
    $3,331,638
  • Tax year 2022

    $167,500

    Grants listed
    60
    Assets, end of year
    $3,356,889
  • Tax year 2021

    $146,000

    Grants listed
    52
    Assets, end of year
    $3,381,709
  • Tax year 2020

    $145,100

    Grants listed
    56
    Assets, end of year
    $3,158,341
  • Tax year 2019

    $140,100

    Grants listed
    60
    Assets, end of year
    $3,145,759
  • Tax year 2018

    $143,150

    Grants listed
    62
    Assets, end of year
    $3,148,580

Grants paid in 2024

48 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. English in ActionCarbondale, CO

    Capital Campaign

    $15,000
  2. Planned Parenthood Federation of America IncNew York, NY

    General & Unrestricted

    $10,000
  3. A Chance to Change FoundationOklahoma City, OK

    General & Unrestricted

    $5,000
  4. American Immigration Council IncWashington, DC

    Immigration Justice Campaign

    $5,000
  5. Annunciation House IncEl Paso, TX

    General & Unrestricted

    $5,000
  6. Border PartnersDeming, NM

    General & Unrestricted

    $5,000
  7. Carry the LoadDallas, TX

    General & Unrestricted

    $5,000
  8. Freedom Ranch IncTulsa, OK

    General & Unrestricted

    $5,000
  9. Lensic Performing Arts Center CorporationSanta Fe, NM

    General & Unrestricted

    $5,000
  10. Randolph CollegeLynchburg, VA

    General & Unrestricted

    $5,000
  11. Second Chance Animal Sanctuary IncNorman, OK

    General & Unrestricted

    $5,000
  12. Angel S Foster Family Network Okc IncEdmond, OK

    General & Unrestricted

    $4,000
  13. Oklahoma Guardian Ad Litem InstituteEdmond, OK

    General & Unrestricted

    $4,000
  14. Young Womens Christian Association of Oklahoma CitOklahoma City, OK

    General & Unrestricted

    $4,000
  15. Little Rock Compassion CenterLittle Rock, AR

    General & Unrestricted

    $3,000
  16. Peppers Ranch IncGuthrie, OK

    General & Unrestricted

    $3,000
  17. Ahal IncGrand JCT, CO

    General & Unrestricted

    $2,500
  18. Bethlehem House IncConway, AR

    General & Unrestricted

    $2,000
  19. Food DepotSanta Fe, NM

    General & Unrestricted

    $2,000
  20. Friends of Oeta IncOklahoma City, OK

    General & Unrestricted

    $2,000
  21. Girls Incorporated of Santa Fe IncSanta Fe, NM

    General & Unrestricted

    $2,000
  22. Oklahoma State University FoundationStillwater, OK

    TO support KOSU Radio

    $2,000
  23. Samaritans PurseBoone, NC

    Charitable Event

    $2,000
  24. Santa Fe Community CollegeSanta Fe, NM

    funds for Santa Fe Public Radio

    $2,000
  25. University of New Mexico Foundation IncorporatedAlbuquerque, NM

    TO support NMPBS Television

    $2,000
  26. University of Oklahoma Foundation IncNorman, OK

    TO support KGOU Radio

    $2,000
  27. Christmas Connection IncOklahoma City, OK

    General & Unrestricted

    $1,500
  28. Santas Cause IncOklahoma City, OK

    General & Unrestricted

    $1,500
  29. Santa Fe Film InstituteSanta Fe, NM

    General & Unrestricted

    $1,200
  30. Boys & Girls Club of Oklahoma County IncOklahoma City, OK

    General & Unrestricted

    $1,000
  31. Calm Waters Center for Children and Families IncOklahoma City, OK

    General & Unrestricted

    $1,000
  32. Casa of Oklahoma County IncOklahoma City, OK

    General & Unrestricted

    $1,000
  33. Child Abuse Network IncTulsa, OK

    General & Unrestricted

    $1,000
  34. Filling TummiesOklahoma City, OK

    General & Unrestricted

    $1,000
  35. Folds of Honor FoundationTulsa, OK

    General & Unrestricted

    $1,000
  36. Foundation for Exceptional Warriors IncSalina, OK

    General & Unrestricted

    $1,000
  37. Friends with Four Paws IncOklahoma City, OK

    General & Unrestricted

    $1,000
  38. Homeless Military VeteransNorman, OK

    General & Unrestricted

    $1,000
  39. Hope Center of EdmondEdmond, OK

    General & Unrestricted

    $1,000
  40. Infant Crisis ServicesOklahoma City, OK

    General & Unrestricted

    $1,000
  41. Institute of American Indian Arts FoundationSanta Fe, NM

    Museum of Contemporary Native Arts

    $1,000
  42. Mount Sopris Nordic Council IncCarbondale, CO

    Charitable Event

    $1,000
  43. Pet Food Pantry of Oklahoma City IncOklahoma City, OK

    General & Unrestricted

    $1,000
  44. Positive Tomorrows IncOklahoma City, OK

    General & Unrestricted

    $1,000
  45. Redbud Foundation IncOklahoma City, OK

    General & Unrestricted

    $1,000
  46. Regional Food Bank of OklahomaOklahoma City, OK

    General & Unrestricted

    $1,000
  47. Remerge of Ok County IncOklahoma City, OK

    General & Unrestricted

    $1,000
  48. Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders AssociatiChicago, IL

    TO SUPPORT Alzheimers Association of Waltham Massachusetts

    $250

Where the money goes

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

  1. Education6 grants $28,00027% of the total
  2. Human services11 grants $20,00019% of the total
  3. Crime and legal aid4 grants $11,00010% of the total
  4. Health1 grant $10,00010% of the total
  5. Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $10,00010% of the total
  6. Animals3 grants $7,0007% of the total
  7. 6 other causes10 grants $19,20018% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Oklahoma28 grants $55,000
  2. New Mexico8 grants $20,200
  3. Colorado3 grants $18,500
  4. District of Columbia2 grants $15,000
  5. Texas2 grants $10,000
  6. Arkansas2 grants $5,000
  7. Virginia1 grant $5,000
  8. North Carolina1 grant $2,000
  9. Illinois1 grant $250

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

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

  • Allison BarnesAssociate Dir Hours 1Pay $0
  • Cara BarnesDir, VP Hours 5Pay $0
  • Megan BarnesAssociate Dir Hours 1Pay $0
  • Robert N BarnesPres, Dir, Sec, Treas Hours 1Pay $0

The return

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