Private Foundation · MI
J Spencer Barnes Charitable Memorial Foundation
Grand Rapids, MI · EIN 383499166 · Website (ProPublica) ↗ · 990s on ProPublica ↗
Assets
$33K
Total Giving
$12K
Grants on File
9
Average Grant
$1K
Giving Radius
Where J Spencer Barnes Charitable Memorial Foundation Has Given
Section I
How to Apply
No prescribed form required. Applications should show use of funds to accomplish foundation's exempt purpose.
On Unsolicited Proposals yes
Restrictions
The purposes of the organization are charitable, educational, and scientific. The primary purpose is scientific—grants for research on the prevention, treatment, and cure of diabetes. The grants are to be awarded on a competitive basis to persons and organizations actively carrying on diabetes research in the public interest. The educational purpose includes education of individuals and the education of the public. Individual education involves research grants to educational institutions. Public education involves publication of research results and discussion groups and other quality of life activities for the support of diabetic patients and their families. The charitable purpose includes the advancement of science and education, including the scientific and educational activities described above and may also include financial assistance to diabetic patients and their families in cases of severe financial hardship.
Section IV
Recent Grants
| Recipient | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids, MI | $2K | 2021 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $2K | 2021 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $1K | 2021 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $1K | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $2K | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $1K | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $1K | 2024 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $1K | 2024 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $1K | 2024 |
9 grants total
Section VI
Filing History
Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.
| Year | Total Assets | Qualifying Distributions | Total Revenue | Total Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36K | $3K | $854 | $5K |
| 2023 | $40K | $2K | $2K | $1K |
| 2022 | $39K | $3K | $4K | $6K |
| 2021 | $41K | $3K | $4K | $5K |
| 2020 | $42K | $3K | $2K | $6K |
| 2016 | $45K | $3K | $-2,809 | $7K |
| 2015 | $55K | $3K | $15K | $8K |
| 2014 | $48K | $3K | $6K | $9K |
| 2013 | $51K | $3K | $2K | $5K |
| 2012 | $53K | $3K | $-3,149 | $6K |
Section VII
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