Hood-Barrow Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hood-Barrow Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $700,000 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$700,000
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$19.8 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $700,000 the year before.
21% 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 | $120,000 | 28 | $16.8 million |
| 2024 | $700,000 | 38 | $18.5 million |
| 2025 | $700,000 | 37 | $19.8 million |
How to apply
Hood-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 Hood-Barrow Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 18 | $351,500 |
| Colorado | 9 | $175,000 |
| California | 3 | $108,500 |
| Ohio | 3 | $30,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $30,000 |
| Kansas | 3 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Jewish Health | Safeguard critical research | $50,000 |
| St Francis Episcopal Church | Support to hire new organist | $50,000 |
| Stanford University-Hoover Institution | Hoover's role in the freshman coll | $50,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation Office of Advancement | Potter alzheimer research fund | $50,000 |
| Hill Country Montessori School | Strategic development | $41,500 |
| Foundation for Jones Hall | General | $35,000 |
| Hill Country Montessori School | Head of school search | $35,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley Attn Donation Dept | Capital campaign | $33,500 |
| Men of Distinction | Dr. Sabatino's research | $30,000 |
| St Francis Episcopal Church- Norris TN | Replacement of hvac system | $30,000 |
| High Line Canal Conservancy | General | $25,000 |
| Home First Attn Amella Capsuto | Veterans service program | $25,000 |
| New Hope Housing | General | $25,000 |
| San Jacinto Monument and Battlefield Association | Title 1 school program | $25,000 |
| Mile High Behavioral Healthcare | Transgender center of the rockies | $12,500 |
| Print Matters | General | $12,000 |
| Boys and Girls Country of Houston Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough Kent Denver | General | $10,000 |
| Girls Athletic Leadership School | General | $10,000 |
| Hill Country Montessori School | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Longhorn Foundation | Longhorn excellence | $10,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Welcome Center | Basic needs (rent assistance if possible) | $10,000 |
| St Francis Episcopal Church | Music ministry | $10,000 |
| St Francis Episcopal School | St. Francis fund | $10,000 |
| The Menninger Clinic | General | $10,000 |
| University of Dayton Office of Annual Giving | Flyer promise general scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Dayton Office of Annual Giving | Engineering fund | $10,000 |
| University of Dayton Office of Annual Giving | Education & health services fund | $10,000 |
| University of Texas at Austin Cockrell School of Engineering | Caee chairman's discretionary fund | $10,000 |
| West Houston Young Life | General | $10,000 |
| Annunciation Orthodox School | General | $9,000 |
| St Francis Episcopal School | St. Francis fund | $9,000 |
| Warren Village | General | $5,000 |
| Sportscar Club of America Foundation Inc | General fund | $3,000 |
| Stronger Than Box | General | $2,500 |
| Sportscar Club of America Foundation Inc | Scca foundation womenon track | $1,000 |
| Sportscar Club of America Foundation Inc | Wendi allen scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Theodore H Barrow
- Kenneth T Barrow
- Barbara B McCelvey
- Elizabeth B Brueggeman
- Jane H Barrow
- Eric D Brueggeman
- Kevin L Brueggeman
- Daniel M McCelvey
Questions people ask
Does Hood-Barrow Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hood-Barrow Foundation give?
$700,000 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Hood-Barrow Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Theodore H Barrow (Director), Kenneth T Barrow (Vice President/Director), Barbara B McCelvey (Director) and Elizabeth B Brueggeman (President/Treasurer) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Hood-Barrow Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and science and research.