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Barge Foundation

Preselected recipients only Temple, Texas · EIN 752794851

Barge Foundation is a private foundation in Temple, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $128,550 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $64,275 and the largest $78,550. 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 by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$00$0
2024$00$0
2025$128,5502$0

How to apply

Barge 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Barge Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas2$128,550

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
TX
Church ministries$78,550
Baylor Scott and White
Temple, TX
Health$50,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Barge Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Barge Foundation give?

$128,550 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $64,275.

Who runs Barge Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists V W Barge (Director), Laura B Barge (Director), Elizabeth Barge Bradfor (Director) and Alison Barge Arnold (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does Barge Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and health.

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