THE J SPENCER BARNES
https://N/ATotal Given 2017–2025
$30K
27 grants · $3K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$1K
typical micro grants · $1K–$1K
grant size
67%
deep partner · 6/9 multi-year
repeat
$46K
Assets · 2022
9
Distinct recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
ROBERT WOODHOUSE JR
Phone
6169494854
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
NO PRESCRIBED FORM REQUIRED. APPLICATIONS SHOULD SHOW USE OF FUNDS TO ACCOMPLISH FOUNDATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.
Restrictions
THE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION 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 OF THE FOUNDATION INCLUDES EDUCATION OF INDIVIDUALS AND THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC. THE INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION INVOLVES RESEARCH GRANTS TO EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. THE PUBLIC EDUCATION INVOLVES PUBLICATION OF RESEARCH RESULTS, AND ALSO DISCUSSION GROUPS AND OTHER QUALITY OF LIFE ACTIVITIES FOR THE SUPPORT OF DIABETIC PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION 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,
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $5K | $64K | $9K | 5 |
| 2018 | $6K | $69K | $14K | 5 |
| 2019 | $4K | $62K | $-2K | 5 |
| 2021 | $4K | $68K | $4K | 3 |
| 2022 | $4K | $46K | $4K | 3 |
| 2023 | N/A | $55K | $2K | N/A |
| 2024 | $3K | $58K | $854 | 3 |
| 2025 | $4K | $64K | $2K | 3 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 27 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$1K
Average
$1K
75th Pctl
$1K
Maximum
$2K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| ROBERT WOODHOUSE JR | PRES & TREAS | — |
| STEVENS WHARTON-BICKLEY | VICE PRESIDE | — |
| SCOTT DWYER | SECRETARY | — |
| STUART SCHOCKLEY | DIRECTOR | — |
Grants Awarded (27 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST MARYS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $2,250 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2022 |
| LEARNING DIFFERENCE RESOURCE GROUP | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $1,500 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2021 |
| ST MARYS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $1,500 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2025 |
| ST MARYS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $1,500 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2017 |
| ST MARYS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $1,500 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2021 |
| ST MARYS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $1,500 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2018 |
| LEARNING DIFFERENCE RESOURCE GROUP | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $1,250 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2022 |
| LEARNING DIFFERENCE RESOURCE GROUP | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $1,250 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2018 |
| AUTISM SOCIETY OF KENT COUNTY | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $1,250 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2018 |
| AUTISM SUPPORT OF KENT COUNTY | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $1,100 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| LEARNING DIFFERENCE RESOURCE GROUP | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $1,100 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| ST MARYS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $1,100 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| AUTISM SOCIETY OF KENT COUNTY | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $1,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2017 |
| AUTISM SOCIETY OF KENT COUNTY | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $1,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2021 |
| EAST GRAND RAPIDS MI SCHOOL | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $1,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2022 |
| LEARNING DIFFERENCE RESOURCE GROUP | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $1,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2025 |
| AUTISM SUPPORT OF KENT COUNTY | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $1,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2025 |
| ST JOHNS HOME | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $1,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2017 |
| LEARNING DIFFERENCE RESOURCE GROUP | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $1,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2017 |
| EAST GRAND RAPIDS SCHOOLS | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $1,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2018 |
| ST MARYS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $1,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2019 |
| AUTISM SOCIETY OF KENT COUNTY | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $1,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2019 |
| LEARNING DIFFERENCE RESOURCE GROUP | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $1,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2019 |
| MEALS ON WHEELS WEST MICHIGAN | GRANDVILLE, MI | $750 | PROGAN SUPPORT | 2018 |
| JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH | NEW YORK, NY | $500 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2017 |