Barrow Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Barrow Foundation is a private foundation in Rockport, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 22 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $603,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$603,000
- Assets$9.4 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $435,000 the year before.
19% 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 | $332,309 | 21 | $8.1 million |
| 2024 | $435,000 | 19 | $9.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 22 | $9.4 million |
How to apply
Barrow 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 Barrow Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 19 | $1.1 million |
| Missouri | 2 | $55,000 |
| California | 1 | $35,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rockport Center for the Arts | Unrestricted grant | $603,000 |
| Rockport Songwriter Assn | Unrestricted grant | $100,000 |
| Halo Flight Inc | Unrestricted grant | $100,000 |
| Flatsworthy Inc | Unrestricted grant | $50,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Unrestriced grant | $50,000 |
| The Rock Church of Rockport | Unrestricted grant | $50,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $35,000 |
| Camp Aranzazu Inc | Unrestricted grant | $30,000 |
| Odyssey After School Enrichment Pro | Unrestricted grant | $30,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Coastal Bend | Unrestricted grant | $30,000 |
| Humane Society of Rockport-Fulton | Unrestricted grant | $25,000 |
| Rockport Volunteer Fire Department | Unrestricted grant | $20,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Aransas County | Unrestricted grant | $20,000 |
| The 100 Club of Aransas County | Unrestricted grant | $20,000 |
| Wings Rescue Center | Unrestricted grant | $15,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Pregnancy Center of Coastal Bend | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Rockport Cultural Arts District | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Fulton Volunteer Fire Department | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Landmark Legal Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| History Center for Aransas County | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Rockport Little Theater | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Roxann Day
- Jasper A Neath
- Frank M Baker
Questions people ask
Does Barrow Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Barrow Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs Barrow Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Roxann Day (Director), Jasper A Neath (Director) and Frank M Baker (Director).
What does Barrow Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and youth programs.