The Mitchell L And Miriam Lewis Barnett
The Mitchell L and Miriam Lewis Barnett Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes. Its mission is reflected in its funding priorities, which include education, community service, religious initiatives, and medical assistance. The foundation primarily serves organizations that focus on educational and community welfare, with a notable commitment to Jewish organizations and causes. It operates mainly in Texas, where it allocates the majority of its funding, although it also supports initiatives in other states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize Texas nonprofit (especially in education, Jewish community services, medical, food security, or community service) seeking modest to mid-sized program or project support and able to submit a concise written request describing need and proposed use.
Good Fit
- • Based in Texas or has a clear Texas program or partner.
- • Work in education, Jewish community organizations, health, food access, or local community service.
- • Able to provide a brief written request describing need and proposed use by the July 1 deadline.
- • Seeking grants in the small to mid-range ($1k–$40k), including one-off project support.
- • Has some local reputation or existing relationship with Dallas-area philanthropic networks.
Geography
Giving is geographically focused on Texas—85% of 2023 dollars—but support also reached three other states (NY, DC, PA) across four states total, so the footprint is mainly state-centered with some out-of-state grants.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 25 distinct recipients across education, religious/Jewish organizations, medical and community services, and 16 new grantees in 2023, indicating a broad and diverse recipient set for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness includes a written application route (mail/phone), explicit instruction to submit 'information concerning need and proposed use,' and 16 new grantees in 2023 (64% new), which together suggest unfamiliar applicants can and do gain awards; the conclusion is based on a two-year observed history.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
