Band of Barrows
Band of Barrows is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Fort Worth, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $8K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $73K. Net investment income was $11.
Band of Barrows at a glance
In short: Band of Barrows gave $73K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $73K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $72,525
- -15.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $72,525
- +69.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $72,525
- Total assets
- $8,016
- +76.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Band of Barrows funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate ($73K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 8 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Band of Barrows gives
- Giving grew 33% from 2023 to 2026. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2021) to $86K (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate Fort Worth, TX | Scholarships | $72,525 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,016 | $81,120 | $77,637 | $72,525 | 1 | $72,525 | $11 | — |
| 2025 | $4,533 | $87,639 | $95,313 | $85,700 | 2 | $85,700 | $4 | — |
| 2024 | $12,207 | $66,585 | $74,367 | $69,000 | 2 | $69,000 | $53 | — |
| 2023 | $19,989 | $66,906 | $61,453 | $54,500 | 1 | $54,500 | — | — |
| 2022 | $14,536 | $56,095 | $61,146 | $58,453 | 2 | $58,453 | — | — |
| 2021 | $19,587 | $33,857 | $22,469 | $20,500 | 2 | — | — | $601 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Band of Barrows is led by Whitney L Cardwell, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Whitney L Cardwell
President
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janie L VanZandt
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amber Fogelman
Vice President of Sponsors
On filings since 2025
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Brhlik
Vice President of Events
On filings since 2025
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Margaret Crosby (2021–2024) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Band of Barrows
How much does Band of Barrows give each year?
Band of Barrows gave $73K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $86K across 2 grants.
How large is Band of Barrows?
Band of Barrows reported $8K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $81K.
What is Band of Barrows?
Band of Barrows is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Fort Worth, TX. It holds $8K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Band of Barrows operate?
Band of Barrows has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Band of Barrows's EIN?
Band of Barrows's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4523530. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work Band of Barrows funds
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