Private foundation · Williamston, NC

Francis M Barnes Charitable Trust

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Typical grant size
$4K – $8K – $14K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
11
Repeat grantees
4
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesApplications are reviewed quarterly.
ContactJoel T Thigpen · 2527921799
MaterialsLetters are submitted to the trustees detailing objectives of request and amount requested.
RestrictionsContributions are made to not for profit organizations which operate in Martin County, NC.

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Jennifer Thigpen
Trustee
$8K
Joel T Thigpen
Trustee
$8K
Joseph H Thigpen
TRUSTEE
$4K
Jenny Thigpen
TRUSTEE
$4K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
5.2%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
110
Total grants awarded
$1.0M
Total amount
$9K
Average grant
$50K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$99K
3 grants
2023
$95K
8 grants
2022
$97K
9 grants
2021
$85K
7 grants
2020
$104K
9 grants
2019
$78K
7 grants
2018
$79K
7 grants
2017
$82K
10 grants
2016
$88K
11 grants
2015
$70K
9 grants
2014
$74K
15 grants
2013
$85K
15 grants

Top recipients

Boys & Girls Club of Martin County
10 grants · NC
$246K
Williamston Youth Baseball
8 grants · NC
$83K
11 grants · NC · ≈ likely match
$73K
Riverside Summer Baseball
10 grants · NC
$50K
5 grants · NC · ✓ Exact match
$45K
5 grants · NC · ✓ Exact match
$43K
1 grant · NC · ✓ Exact match
$40K
Town of Williamston
3 grants · NC
$38K
Spring Green Primitive Baptist Church
4 grants · NC
$37K
Shadow of the Cross Church
3 grants · NC
$32K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Boys & Girls Club of Martin County
Provide funds for staffing, materials, and administrative support of programs in Martin County.
NC · TY 2024
$50K
Advancing Community Health Together Foundation
To acquire and renovate building to be used as the office of the Foundation
NC · TY 2024
$40K
Martin County Arts Council
To add flooring to the 2nd level of the Arts Council building
NC · TY 2024
$9K
Boys & Girls Club of Martin County
Provide funds for staffing, materials, and administrative support of programs in Martin County.
NC · TY 2023
$32K
Town of Williamston
Fire & EMS Lucas Unit (chest compression device)
NC · TY 2023
$18K
Roanoke River Partners
Hamilton Rosendwald School
NC · TY 2023
$15K
Martin County Historical Society
Building repairs - Asa Biggs House
NC · TY 2023
$14K
Spring Green Primitive Baptist Church
New custom church doors
NC · TY 2023
$6K
Riverside Middle School
Weights for the athletic department
NC · TY 2023
$5K
Jamesville Volunteer Fire Dept
Rescue Fast Boards
NC · TY 2023
$4K
Martin County Schools
Autistic Supplies
NC · TY 2023
$2K
Boys & Girls Club of Martin County
Provide funds for staffing, materials, and administrative support of programs in Martin County.
NC · TY 2022
$25K
Jamesville Volunteer Fire Dept
Heavy Rescue Set
NC · TY 2022
$15K
Town of Williamston
Fire & EMS Lucas Units (chest compression device)
NC · TY 2022
$15K
Martin County Schools Marching Band
Drumline instruments
NC · TY 2022
$10K
First United Methodist Church
Roof repairs
NC · TY 2022
$8K
Jamesville Volunteer Fire Dept
15 monitors Y 1 pagers
NC · TY 2022
$8K
Bear Grass Fire Rescue
Defibrulators
NC · TY 2022
$7K
Martin County Historical Society
Building renovations
NC · TY 2022
$4K
Shadow of the Cross Church
Repairs
NC · TY 2022
$4K
Boys & Girls Club of Martin County
Provide funds for staffing, materials, and administrative support of programs in Martin County.
NC · TY 2021
$25K
Spring Green Primitive Baptist Church
Historical preservation of building.
NC · TY 2021
$15K
Riverside Summer Baseball
Press box at Barnes Field
NC · TY 2021
$15K
Williamston Fire and Rescue
6 Stryker Lucas Units (chest compression device)
NC · TY 2021
$14K
Friends of Old Martin County Courthouse
Historic Window restoration
NC · TY 2021
$10K
Riverside Sports Club
Weight room
NC · TY 2021
$5K
Roanoke River Partners
Rosenwald School & membership projects
NC · TY 2021
$1K
Boys & Girls Club of Martin County
Provide funds for staffing, materials, and administrative support of programs in Martin County.
NC · TY 2020
$25K
Jamesville Ems
Stryker Lucas Unit (chest compression device)
NC · TY 2020
$16K
Williamston Fire and Rescue
Stryker Lucas Unit (chest compression device)
NC · TY 2020
$16K
Spring Green Primitive Baptist Church
Historical preservation of building.
NC · TY 2020
$14K
Jamesville Ems
Radios and pagers
NC · TY 2020
$10K
Friends of Old Martin County Courthouse
Underwriting Christmas ornament fundraising project
NC · TY 2020
$10K
Riverside Summer Baseball
Windshields/ Screens/ Lettering/ Install
NC · TY 2020
$6K
Martin Community College Foundation
Professional development of instructors at Martin Community College
NC · TY 2020
$5K
Roanoke River Partners
"Friend" level membership.
NC · TY 2020
$1K
Boys & Girls Club of Martin County
Provide funds for staffing, materials, and administrative support of programs in Martin County.
NC · TY 2019
$30K
Roanoke River Partners
Develop Hamilton river center; develop Roanoke River Underground Railroad Trail.
NC · TY 2019
$16K
Martin County Historical Society
Asa Biggs House - HVAC/ water pipes/ fixtures.
NC · TY 2019
$16K
Williamston Youth Baseball
Equipment to maintain 3 ball fields.
NC · TY 2019
$11K
Farm Life Ruritan Club
Boy Scout Camp Troops 302 & 218 - summer camping program for merit badges and skill development.
NC · TY 2019
$3K
Spring Green Primitive Baptist Church
Historical preservation of building.
NC · TY 2019
$2K
First United Methodist Church
New printer / copier.
NC · TY 2019
$600
Boys & Girls Club of Martin County
Programs in Martin County
NC · TY 2018
$25K
Williamston Youth Baseball
Irrigation, new sod, covered rec area
NC · TY 2018
$20K
Riverside Summer Baseball
Barnes Field fencing
NC · TY 2018
$14K
First United Methodist Church
Physical plant repairs
NC · TY 2018
$12K
Riverside High School
Summer Baseball - Barnes Field
NC · TY 2018
$4K
Martin County Schools
OT ALL library of sensory tools
NC · TY 2018
$2K
Farm Life Ruritan Club
Boy Scout Camp Troop 302
NC · TY 2018
$2K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.