Barber Foundation
Barber Foundation is a private foundation based in Abilene, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations serving needs that include rehabilitation, youth sports, food assistance, housing, and medical care.
Barber Foundation at a glance
In short: Barber Foundation gave $203K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. 3% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $202,500
- +26.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- -18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,625
- +54.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $2,615,634
- +3.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (1 of 36, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Barber Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Lee Hampton as the contact and says to submit an informal letter of request stating the purpose and operations. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed on the filing.
- Deadline
- None listed on the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Lee Hampton
Mailing address: 3909 S 7Th Ste E, Abilene, TX 79605
Phone: (325) 660-5660
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Barber Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was West Texas Rehabilitation Cent ($38K). Together the top 10 received $144K.
Grant Size Distribution
269 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 269 grants of 269 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Texas. The listed recipients were based in Abilene.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Barber Foundation open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 36 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $141K (2022) to $203K (2024). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $203K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Texas Rehabilitation Cent Abilene, TX | Support for Rehabilitation and Therapy Programs | $37,500 |
| United Way of Abilene Abilene, TX | Support for Operations | $23,500 |
| Abilene Youth Sports Authority Abilene, TX | Supporting Local Youth Sports | $15,000 |
| Food Bank of West Central Texas Abilene, TX | Support for Meals for the Elderly and Homebound | $12,000 |
| Abilene Hope Haven Abilene, TX | Support for Housing Services for the Homeless | $10,000 |
| Abilene Restoration Ministries Abilene, TX | Support for Operations | $10,000 |
| Christian Service Center Abilene, TX | To Support Operations | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army Abilene, TX | Support for Relief Programs | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Abilene Abilene, TX | Support of Programs for Youth | $8,000 |
| Faithworks of Abilene Abilene, TX | To Support Operations | $7,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,615,634 | $302,089 | $219,329 | $202,500 | 36 | $205,849 | $189,452 | $190,213 |
| 2023 | $2,532,874 | $250,839 | $179,590 | $160,125 | 44 | $163,990 | $136,358 | $156,946 |
| 2022 | $2,461,625 | $200,728 | $171,363 | $141,000 | 63 | $146,021 | $189,386 | $161,369 |
| 2021 | $2,432,260 | $848,409 | $176,511 | $163,350 | 60 | $165,295 | $836,679 | $157,795 |
| 2020 | $1,760,362 | $91,520 | $170,042 | $153,165 | 66 | — | $81,030 | $142,144 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Barber Foundation reported a distributable amount of $190K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for local youth sports, rehabilitation and therapy programs, food for elderly and homebound people, housing services for people experiencing homelessness, and medical care for people in need.
Several grantees describe their own missions as follows: United Way of Abilene says it promotes health, education, and financial stability in West Central Texas. The Food Bank of West Central Texas says it procures and distributes food to agencies serving the hungry in the region. Presbyterian Medical Care Mission describes itself as a charitable clinic providing affordable medical care and related services to uninsured, low-income adults in the Abilene area. Boys and Girls Club of Abilene says it aims to help young people realize their potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $202,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $37,500, with a median of $2,250.
The largest grants included $37,500 to West Texas Rehabilitation Center for rehabilitation and therapy programs, $23,500 to United Way of Abilene for operations, $15,000 to Abilene Youth Sports Authority for local youth sports, and $12,000 to the Food Bank of West Central Texas for meals for elderly and homebound people. Other grants included $10,000 each to Abilene Hope Haven, Abilene Restoration Ministries, Christian Service Center, and the Salvation Army.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lee A Hampton as president, Rita C Hampton as secretary/treasurer, and Stephen G Barber as vice president.
Barber Foundation is led by Lee A. Hampton, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lee A. Hampton
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rita C. Hampton
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen G. Barber
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Barber Foundation
How much does Barber Foundation give each year?
Barber Foundation gave $203K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $160K across 44 grants.
What is Barber Foundation's typical grant size?
Barber Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,250, and its average grant was $5,625, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Barber Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Barber Foundation give grants?
Barber Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Abilene, TX (33 grants) and Austin, TX (3 grants).
Does Barber Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on Barber Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for Operations" (9 grants) and "To Support Operations" (4 grants).
Who are Barber Foundation's largest grantees?
Barber Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include West Texas Rehabilitation Cent ($37,500), United Way of Abilene ($23,500) and Abilene Youth Sports Authority ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Barber Foundation?
Barber Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $206K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $190K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Barber Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for local youth sports, rehabilitation and therapy programs, food for elderly and homebound people, housing services for people experiencing homelessness, and medical care for people in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Barber Foundation?
The filing lists Lee Hampton as the contact and says to submit an informal letter of request stating the purpose and operations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Barber Foundation's EIN?
Barber Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6067600. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Barber Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/barber-foundation-morg_23cc090b72cb4a7da63df00bd49971e6
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