The Barrow Family Foundation
The Barrow Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1K.
The Barrow Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Barrow Family Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $1K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $1,200
- -98.9% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- -85.7% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $1,200
- -92.4% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Barrow Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Dallas Theological Seminary ($1K).
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 35 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Barrow Family Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out 143% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2018 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2022) to $115K (2020). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Theological Seminary Dallas, TX | General Fund | $1,200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $13,521 | $13,830 | $1,200 | 1 | $1,200 | — | — |
| 2021 | $778,648 | $99,353 | $126,764 | $110,000 | 7 | $110,000 | $4,922 | $76,820 |
| 2020 | $806,059 | $230,821 | $130,870 | $115,250 | 19 | — | $215,201 | $70,955 |
| 2018 | $797,003 | $89,076 | $64,931 | $48,209 | 8 | — | $72,354 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Barrow Family Foundation is led by Linda D. Barrow, President on every filing since 2018; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Linda D. Barrow
President
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Brian D. Barrow
Director
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Laura B. Thomason
Director
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Thomas D. Barrow Jr.
Director
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2022. "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 The Barrow Family Foundation
How much does The Barrow Family Foundation give each year?
The Barrow Family Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $110K across 7 grants.
Where does The Barrow Family Foundation operate?
The Barrow Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas.
What is The Barrow Family Foundation's EIN?
The Barrow Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1918718. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2022.
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 2018 (received by the IRS November 15, 2019)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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