The Joe Barnhart Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation established in 1988 and headquartered in Houston, Texas. The foundation is dedicated to carrying out the vision of Dr. Joe Barnhart by building a community with educational and cultural opportunities for all, with a particular focus on children.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.8M
-3.4% YoY
Grant Count
38
-5.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$46K
+1.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on enriching the community through education, culture, and public spaces. Primary focus areas include:
- Education: Supporting middle and high school students in their pursuit of post-secondary education through scholarships and educational programs
- Cultural Development: Operating and promoting arts education through museums
- Public Infrastructure: Creating and maintaining parks and public spaces for community gathering and recreation
- Library Services: Providing state-of-the-art library facilities to serve the public
Grantmaking
The foundation operates several direct programs rather than exclusively making grants to external organizations:
Average Grant
amount: $238–$291,443
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's primary geographic focus is Texas, with particular emphasis on Beeville and Bee County. The foundation maintains offices in Houston, Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets and Revenue (2024)
- Total assets: $47,306,051
- Total revenue: $5,537,370
- Total expenses: $3,866,614
- Net income: $1,670,756
- Total liabilities: $3,290,000
Historical Financial Data The foundation has maintained consistent financial operations since receiving tax-exempt status in October 2016.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
179 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board Members and Officers (as of 2024):
- V. Richard Viebig Jr. - President
- George Tallichet - Vice President
- Lou Adele May - Secretary
- Janice Huie - Vice President
- Ben Andrews - Treasurer
- Tracy Saucier - Executive Director
- Brenda DelaRosa - Director of Education
The foundation employs 2 full-time staff members, with additional part-time and volunteer personnel supporting specific programs.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| V RICHARD VIEBIG JR | PRESIDENT | 3 | $15,000 |
| GEORGE TALLICHET | VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | $15,000 |
| LOU ADELE MAY | SECRETARY | 3 | $15,000 |
| JANICE HUIE | VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | $15,000 |
| BEN ANDREWS | TREASURER | 3 | $15,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Joe Barnhart Bee County Library celebrated 25 years of service to the community, continuing its legacy as a cornerstone of the foundation's commitment to public access to educational resources.
A Legacy Written in Books and Community: Celebrating 25 years of the JoeSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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