The Barbara Picasso Rex Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Barbara Picasso Rex Foundation is a private foundation in W Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $48,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $8,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$48,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $47,000 the year before.
20% of its 2025 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 | $63,000 | 10 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $47,000 | 10 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $48,000 | 10 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
The Barbara Picasso Rex Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Barbara Picasso Rex Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $24,000 |
| New York | 4 | $9,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $8,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Germantown Friends School | General fund | $8,000 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art University of Pennsylvania | General fund | $8,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | General fundgeneral fund | $8,000 |
| Philadelphia Musuem of Art | General fund | $8,000 |
| People for the American Way Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | General fund | $3,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | General fund | $2,000 |
| GO2 for Lung Cancer (Fka Lung Cancer Alliance) | General fund | $2,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General fundgeneral fund | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General fund | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James W Higley
Questions people ask
Does The Barbara Picasso Rex Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Barbara Picasso Rex Foundation give?
$48,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs The Barbara Picasso Rex Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James W Higley (Trustee).
What does The Barbara Picasso Rex Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.