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Band of Barrows

Preselected recipients only Fort Worth, Texas · EIN 834523530

Band of Barrows is a private foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $72,525 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $72,525 and the largest $72,525. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $85,700 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$69,0002$12,207
2024$85,7002$4,533
2025$72,5251$8,016

How to apply

Band of Barrows 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.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What Band of Barrows funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas1$72,525

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate
Fort Worth, TX
Scholarships$72,525

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Band of Barrows accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Band of Barrows give?

$72,525 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $72,525.

Who runs Band of Barrows?

Its 2025 filing lists Whitney L Cardwell (President), Janie L VanZandt (Secretary), Elizabeth Brhlik (VP of Events) and Amber Fogelman (VP of Sponsors).

What does Band of Barrows fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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