The Double-R Foundation
Accepts applications
The Double-R Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $317,438 in 158 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $41,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$317,438
- Number of grants158
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$41,000
- Assets$8.5 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $252,265 the year before.
30% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $252,265 | 136 | $8.4 million |
| 2024 | $317,438 | 158 | $8.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Hugo Barreca the Double-R Foundatio PO Box 2050, New York, NY 10159 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (917) 334-7460 |
| What to submit | No format restriction |
| Restrictions | Must be within nyc limits. Volunteer organizations preferred. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Double-R Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 120 | $302,050 |
| District of Columbia | 14 | $4,309 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $2,240 |
| California | 5 | $2,050 |
| Virginia | 5 | $1,928 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,350 |
| Texas | 2 | $1,276 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $310 |
| Maryland | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cuny Grad Center | Education support | $41,000 |
| Film Forum | Support of the arts | $25,250 |
| New York University | Education support | $25,000 |
| Brooklyn Youth Music Project | Support of the arts | $21,950 |
| Forum on Life Culture and Society | Community support | $20,010 |
| Wild Bird Fund | Animal preservation | $19,530 |
| Wfuv Fordham University Public Radio | Support of the arts/community support | $15,000 |
| Fractured Atlas | To support creative projects | $11,549 |
| Ethel Foundation for the Arts | Support of the arts | $10,150 |
| Metropolitan Opera | Support of the arts | $8,500 |
| Donorschooseorg | School supplies for teachers | $7,984 |
| Muna Social Services | To provide food, education, and essential resources | $5,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art | Support of the arts | $5,000 |
| Via Dance Collaborative | Support of the arts | $5,000 |
| Resident Acting Company | Support of the arts | $3,555 |
| Saint Luke's in the Field | Community support - music program | $3,250 |
| Wnyc Radio Station | Support of the arts | $3,100 |
| Open House Ny | Community support | $2,500 |
| Kyo-Shin-An-Arts | Support of the arts | $2,300 |
| Archipelago Books | Education support devoted to contemporary and classic world literature | $2,061 |
| Brooklyn Academy of Music | Support of the arts | $2,000 |
| Dell'arte Opera Ensemble | Support of the arts | $2,000 |
| Hunter College Fund | Education support | $2,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Community support | $2,000 |
| Streetwise Partners | Community support - job training program | $1,970 |
| Animal Care Centers of NYC | Animal welfare | $1,500 |
| Bide A Wee Home | Animal rescue | $1,500 |
| Fordham School of Law | Education support | $1,500 |
| Ny Public Library | Community support | $1,500 |
| Compassion & Choices | Community support | $1,350 |
| Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen | Community support - homeless food kitchen | $1,250 |
| New York Cares | To make nyc better | $1,080 |
| Reel Works Teen Filmmaking | Community support - education support for high school film projects | $1,053 |
| Heart (Humane Education Advocates Reaching Teachers) | Community support | $1,044 |
| Xavier Mission | Provide basis services as well as opportunities for empowerment and self-sufficiency | $1,041 |
| Greenpeace | Environment | $1,034 |
| Gotham Early Music Scene | To provide services for early music soloists and ensembles performing throughout ny | $1,033 |
| Moliere in the Park | Support of the arts | $1,030 |
| Riverkeeper | Environment | $1,030 |
| Streb Inc | Community support | $1,030 |
Officers and trustees
- Hugo Barreca II
- Hugo Benjamin Barreca
- Anne Barreca
- Laura Barreca
Questions people ask
Does The Double-R Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Double-R Foundation give?
$317,438 in tax year 2024, across 158 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs The Double-R Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Hugo Barreca II (Dir/Pre/Treas), Hugo Benjamin Barreca (Director), Anne Barreca (Dir/V-Pres) and Laura Barreca (Dir/Sec).
What does The Double-R Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and animals.