Private foundation · Abilene, TX

Barber Foundation

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Typical grant size
$1K – $1K – $2K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
71
Repeat grantees
58
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesNONE
ContactLEE HAMPTON · 3256605660
MaterialsINFORMAL LETTER OF REQUEST STATING PURPOSE AND OPERATIONS.
RestrictionsNO RESTRICTIONS

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Lee a Hampton
PRESIDENT
Rita C Hampton
SEC/TREASURER
Stephen G Barber
VICE PRESIDENT
Carolyn Barber
SECRETARY
Harwell Barber Deceased
President

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
7.7%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
768
Total grants awarded
$1.7M
Total amount
$2K
Average grant
$44K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$203K
36 grants
2023
$160K
44 grants
2022
$141K
63 grants
2021
$163K
60 grants
2020
$153K
66 grants
2019
$158K
69 grants
2018
$136K
77 grants
2017
$142K
70 grants
2016
$129K
76 grants
2015
$137K
71 grants
2014
$138K
71 grants
2013
$89K
65 grants

Top recipients

283 grants · TX
$493K
West Texas Rehabilitation Cent
8 grants · TX
$104K
4 grants · TX · ✓ Exact match
$100K
5 grants · TX · ✓ Exact match
$86K
Church of the Heavenly Rest
7 grants · TX
$80K
5 grants · TX · ✓ Exact match
$46K
8 grants · TX · ✓ Exact match
$41K
Seminary of the Southwest
6 grants · TX
$37K
8 grants · TX · ✓ Exact match
$34K
YMCA of Abilene
6 grants · TX
$33K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

West Texas Rehabilitation Cent
SUPPORT FOR REHABILITATION AND THERAPY PROGRAMS
TX · TY 2024
$38K
United Way of Abilene
SUPPORT FOR OPERATIONS
TX · TY 2024
$24K
Abilene Youth Sports Authority
SUPPORTING LOCAL YOUTH SPORTS
TX · TY 2024
$15K
Food Bank of West Central Texas
SUPPORT FOR MEALS FOR THE ELDERLY AND HOMEBOUND
TX · TY 2024
$12K
Salvation Army
SUPPORT FOR RELIEF PROGRAMS
TX · TY 2024
$10K
Christian Service Center
TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS
TX · TY 2024
$10K
Abilene Restoration Ministries
SUPPORT FOR OPERATIONS
TX · TY 2024
$10K
Abilene Hope Haven
SUPPORT FOR HOUSING SERVICES FOR THE HOMELESS
TX · TY 2024
$10K
Boys & Girls Clubs of Abilene
SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH
TX · TY 2024
$8K
Faithworks of Abilene
TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS
TX · TY 2024
$8K
Presbyterian Medical Care Mission
SUPPORTING OPERATION TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE FOR THE NEEDY
TX · TY 2024
$8K
Meals on Wheels Plus Inc
FOOD FOR THE HOMEBOUND
TX · TY 2024
$6K
Mentoring Alliance
SUPPORT FOR OPERATIONS
TX · TY 2024
$5K
Breakfast on Beech Street Inc
SUPPORT FOR HUMAN SERVICES
TX · TY 2024
$3K
Strength for Life
SUPPORT FOR CANCER PATIENTS AND SURVIVORS
TX · TY 2024
$3K
All Kind Animal Initiative
SUPPORT FOR OPERATIONS
TX · TY 2024
$3K
St John's Episcopal School
EDUCATIONAL
TX · TY 2024
$3K
Abilene Philharmonic Association Inc
SUPPORT FOR OPERATIONS
TX · TY 2024
$3K
Bcfs Hhs Abilene
SUPPORT FOR OPERATIONS
TX · TY 2024
$2K
Alliance for Women & Children
PROMOTING CHRISTIAN LIVING
TX · TY 2024
$2K
Christian Homes of Abilene
ADOPTION EXPENSES
TX · TY 2024
$2K
Day Nursery of Abilene
SUPPORT CHILD CARE FOR FAMILIES WITH LOW INCOME
TX · TY 2024
$2K
The Grace Museum
SUPPORT FOR MUSEUM OPERATIONS
TX · TY 2024
$2K
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star
SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN ACTIVITIES AND EDUCATION
TX · TY 2024
$2K
Big Country Casa
SUPPORT FOR SERVICES
TX · TY 2024
$2K
Love and Care Ministries
SUPPORT FOR RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL OPERATIONS
TX · TY 2024
$2K
Abilene Arts Alliance
SUPPORT CULTURAL AFFAIRS
TX · TY 2024
$2K
YMCA of Abilene
SUPPORT FOR OPERATIONS
TX · TY 2024
$1K
Mission on the Move Soup Kitchen Inc
SUPPORT FOR OPERATIONS
TX · TY 2024
$1K
Health Alliance for Austin Musicians
TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS
TX · TY 2024
$1K
Pregnancy Resources of Abilene
TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS
TX · TY 2024
$1K
Abilene Open Door Inc
SUPPORT REHABILITATION SERVICES
TX · TY 2024
$1K
Sims Foundation
SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS.
TX · TY 2024
$1K
Regional Crime Victim Crisis Center
PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF VIOLENT CRIME IN ABILENE AND SURROUNDING AREAS
TX · TY 2024
$1K
Cancer Services Network
SUPPORT FOR OPERATIONS FOR THE BENEFIT OF CANCER PATIENTS
TX · TY 2024
$1K
Austin Symphony Orchestra
SUPPORT FOR OPERATIONS
TX · TY 2024
$1K
West Texas Rehabilitation Cent
SUPPORT FOR REHABILITATION AND THERAPY PROGRAMS
TX · TY 2023
$40K
Abilene Heritage Square
SUPPORT FOR CONSTRUCTION
TX · TY 2023
$20K
Abilene Youth Sports Authority
SUPPORTING LOCAL YOUTH SPORTS
TX · TY 2023
$20K
United Way of Abilene
SUPPORT FOR OPERATIONS
TX · TY 2023
$14K
Food Bank of West Central Texas
SUPPORT FOR MEALS FOR THE ELDERLY AND HOMEBOUND
TX · TY 2023
$7K
Abilene Philharmonic Association Inc
SUPPORT FOR OPERATIONS
TX · TY 2023
$4K
All Kind Animal Initiative
SUPPORT FOR OPERATIONS
TX · TY 2023
$3K
Strength for Life
SUPPORT FOR CANCER PATIENTS AND SURVIVORS
TX · TY 2023
$3K
Boys & Girls Clubs of Abilene
SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH
TX · TY 2023
$2K
Big Country Casa
SUPPORT FOR SERVICES
TX · TY 2023
$2K
Faithworks of Abilene
TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS
TX · TY 2023
$2K
Presbyterian Medical Care Mission
SUPPORTING OPERATION TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE FOR THE NEEDY
TX · TY 2023
$2K
Christian Service Center
TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS
TX · TY 2023
$2K
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star
SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN ACTIVITIES AND EDUCATION
TX · TY 2023
$2K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.