James T And Diana P Barnes
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various community initiatives, educational institutions, and faith-based organizations. Its mission appears to focus on enhancing community welfare through donations to general funds, holiday assistance, and educational programs. The foundation primarily serves local nonprofits, including libraries, colleges, and health charities, reflecting a commitment to education, health, and community service. It predominantly operates within Florida, with a significant emphasis on supporting local entities in Winter Park and Orlando.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-midsize nonprofits, community organizations, churches, or educational and cultural groups with local ties to Florida (especially Winter Park/Orlando) seeking modest general operating or program support.
Good Fit
- • Located in Florida or serving the Winter Park/Orlando area.
- • Requesting modest grants or general operating support (many awards under $5K, with some in the $5K–$25K range).
- • Established local presence or prior relationship/nomination from a community contact.
- • Work in education, arts & culture, faith-based community services, food/holiday assistance, or local health and youth programs.
- • Willingness to be considered via nomination or referral rather than an open RFP.
Geography
Observed giving spans multiple states but is strongly concentrated in Florida; roughly four-fifths of dollars stayed in-state in the latest year despite grants recorded to organizations in about 11 states.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 52 distinct recipients and 80 grants across arts, education, churches, health, and community causes, with many independent organizations funded rather than a tiny closed set.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover exists—15 new recipients in the latest year (about 29%)—but the foundation states it supports only preselected applicants and provides no public website or contact details, so new entrants appear possible but usually via nomination or relationship routes rather than an open application.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
