Francis M Barnes Memorial Trust
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$6.8M
Total Assets (2025)
$216K
Total Giving (2025)
2
Grants on File (2024–2025)
$216K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
Joel Thigpen
Phone
2527921799
Deadlines
None.
How to Apply
Qualified applicants are identified by school administrators. Applications are then submitted to the trustees. Grants are also sometimes made to Community Colleges who select students based upon criteria set by the trustees. The trustees monitor the residency of the recipients chosen by the Community Colleges.
Restrictions
Scholarships are limited to residents of Martin County, NC attending higher education institutions.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $183K | $6.0M | $450K | 1 |
| 2025 | $216K | $6.8M | $1.1M | 1 |
Grant Size Distribution
Min: $183K
Median: $200K
Avg: $200K
Max: $216K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Joel T Thigpen | Trustee | $23K |
| Jennifer B Thigpen | Trustee | $23K |
Grants Awarded (2 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Martin County students | Williamston, NC | $216,000 | Secondary education | 2025 |
| 25 Martin County students | Williamston, NC | $183,000 | Secondary education | 2024 |