Barber Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Barber Family Foundation is a private foundation in El Paso, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $12,500 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $3,250 and the largest $5,000. 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$12,500
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$3,250
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$425,066
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was up from $4,938 the year before.
75% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,000 | 1 | $271,454 |
| 2024 | $4,938 | 3 | $293,083 |
| 2025 | $12,500 | 4 | $425,066 |
How to apply
Barber Family 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 Barber Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2 | $10,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $1,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Kinkaind School | To support the chloe childress memorial endowment fund 2025 contributions. | $5,000 |
| Barber Charitable Fund (Daf) - National Philantropic Trust | To support education. | $5,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | To support leukemia and lymphoma research. | $1,500 |
| The Grafton Public Library | Grant to support the grafton public library. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Perry O Barber
- Katherine Barber
- David Galvin
Questions people ask
Does Barber Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Barber Family Foundation give?
$12,500 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $3,250.
Who runs Barber Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Perry O Barber (President), Katherine Barber (Vice President) and David Galvin (Sec/Treasurer).
What does Barber Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.