Barber Foundation
Accepts applications
Barber Foundation is a private foundation in Abilene, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $202,500 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $37,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$202,500
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$37,500
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $160,125 the year before.
17% 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 | $160,125 | 44 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $202,500 | 36 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lee Hampton 3909 S 7th Ste E, Abilene, TX 79605 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (325) 660-5660 |
| What to submit | Informal letter of request stating purpose and operations. |
| Restrictions | No restrictions |
What Barber Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 36 | $202,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Texas Rehabilitation Cent | Support for rehabilitation and therapy programs | $37,500 |
| United Way of Abilene | Support for operations | $23,500 |
| Abilene Youth Sports Authority | Supporting local youth sports | $15,000 |
| Food Bank of West Central Texas | Support for meals for the elderly and homebound | $12,000 |
| Abilene Hope Haven | Support for housing services for the homeless | $10,000 |
| Abilene Restoration Ministries | Support for operations | $10,000 |
| Christian Service Center | To support operations | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Support for relief programs | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Abilene | Support of programs for youth | $8,000 |
| Faithworks of Abilene | To support operations | $7,500 |
| Presbyterian Medical Care Mission | Supporting operation to provide medical care for the needy | $7,500 |
| Meals on Wheels Plus Inc | Food for the homebound | $6,000 |
| Mentoring Alliance | Support for operations | $5,000 |
| All Kind Animal Initiative | Support for operations | $3,000 |
| Breakfast on Beech Street Inc | Support for human services | $3,000 |
| Strength for Life | Support for cancer patients and survivors | $3,000 |
| Abilene Philharmonic Association Inc | Support for operations | $2,500 |
| St John's Episcopal School | Educational | $2,500 |
| Alliance for Women & Children | Promoting christian living | $2,000 |
| BCFS HHS Abilene | Support for operations | $2,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star | Support for children activities and education | $2,000 |
| Big Country Casa | Support for services | $2,000 |
| Christian Homes of Abilene | Adoption expenses | $2,000 |
| Day Nursery of Abilene | Support child care for families with low income | $2,000 |
| Love and Care Ministries | Support for religious and educational operations | $2,000 |
| The Grace Museum | Support for museum operations | $2,000 |
| Abilene Arts Alliance | Support cultural affairs | $1,500 |
| Abilene Open Door Inc | Support rehabilitation services | $1,000 |
| Austin Symphony Orchestra | Support for operations | $1,000 |
| Cancer Services Network | Support for operations for the benefit of cancer patients | $1,000 |
| Health Alliance for Austin Musicians | To support operations | $1,000 |
| Mission on the Move Soup Kitchen Inc | Support for operations | $1,000 |
| Pregnancy Resources of Abilene | To support operations | $1,000 |
| Regional Crime Victim Crisis Center | Provides assistance to victims of violent crime in abilene and surrounding areas | $1,000 |
| Sims Foundation | Support of operations. | $1,000 |
| YMCA of Abilene | Support for operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lee A Hampton
- Rita C Hampton
- Stephen G Barber
Questions people ask
Does Barber Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Barber Foundation give?
$202,500 in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs Barber Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lee A Hampton (President), Rita C Hampton (Sec/Treasurer) and Stephen G Barber (Vice President).
What does Barber Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, faith communities and youth programs.