Joe Barnhart Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joe Barnhart Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 38 grants; the typical grant was $16,462 and the largest $291,443. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.8 million
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$16,462
- Largest grant$291,443
- Assets$85.7 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.8 million the year before.
7% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 40 | $74.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 38 | $85.7 million |
How to apply
Joe Barnhart 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Joe Barnhart Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 38 | $1.8 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beeville Independent School District Beeville Texas | Learners to leaders | $291,443 |
| Beeville Independent School District Beeville Texas | Stream | $242,908 |
| Beeville Independent School District Beeville Texas | Early start world language | $188,100 |
| Joe Barnhart Bee County Library Beeville Texas | Operating budget | $152,500 |
| Beeville Independent School District Beeville Texas | Character education | $115,000 |
| Various Colleges for Scholarships Awarded to Ac Jones High School Students | Scholarships | $102,040 |
| The Beeville Vineyard Beeville Texas | General fund | $80,000 |
| Beeville Independent School District Beeville Texas | Health professions magnet | $61,600 |
| Beeville Independent School District Beeville Texas | Museum of fine arts programs | $58,748 |
| St Mary's Academy Beeville Texas | General fund | $50,386 |
| Casa Beeville Texas | General fund | $45,000 |
| Citizens Promoting Medical Excellence Beville Texas | General fund | $45,000 |
| Bee County Habitat for Humanity Beeville Texas | General fund | $40,000 |
| St Philips Episcopal School Beeville Texas | Scholarships | $30,246 |
| Adult Literacy Beeville Texas | General fund | $30,000 |
| Beeville Boys & Girls Club Beeville Texas | General fund | $30,000 |
| Various Colleges for Scholarships Awarded to Coastal Bend College Students | Scholarships | $30,000 |
| Neuhaus Education Program Houston Texas | General fund | $18,000 |
| Beeville Independent School District Beeville Texas | Field trips | $17,924 |
| Baylor College of Medicine Houston Texas | Bronze hammer award | $15,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston Texas | General fund | $15,000 |
| Beeville Independent School District Beeville Texas | Psat | $12,000 |
| Beeville Independent School District Beeville Texas | Gt training & resources | $12,000 |
| Museum of Health & Medical Sciences | General fund | $10,000 |
| The Purple Door | General fund | $10,000 |
| Beeville Police Department | General fund | $10,000 |
| Beeville Independent School District Beeville Texas | Bisd star student & teacher | $8,400 |
| Beeville Community Chorus | General fund | $7,160 |
| Bee County Historical Society Beeville Texas | General fund | $6,200 |
| Beeville Volunteer Fire Department | General fund | $6,200 |
| Boy Scouts of America Beeville Texas | General fund | $5,000 |
| First Baptist Church School Beeville Texas | School fund | $5,000 |
| First Christian Church Beeville Texas | General fund | $4,065 |
| Rosetta Club of Beville | General fund | $4,000 |
| Beeville Marine Toys for Tots | General fund | $3,500 |
| Beeville Independent School District Beeville Texas | Rice university math project | $2,440 |
| Beeville Independent School District Beeville Texas | Lectureship | $1,682 |
| Exhibit F-Charitable Contributions From Pass-Through Entities | Through partnerships | $238 |
Officers and trustees
- V Richard Viebig Jr
- George Tallichet
- Lou Adele May
- Janice Huie
- Ben Andrews
Questions people ask
Does Joe Barnhart Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joe Barnhart Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $16,462.
Who runs Joe Barnhart Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists V Richard Viebig Jr (President), George Tallichet (Vice President), Lou Adele May (Secretary) and Janice Huie (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Joe Barnhart Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.