Barber Foundation
The Barber Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Abilene, Texas. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) entity and was established in 1968. It functions as a local philanthropic institution providing grants to nonprofit organizations and community initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.6M
+3.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$203K
+26.5% YoY
Grant Count
36
-18.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+54.6% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program with the following characteristics:
Grant Range
& Distribution:**
Average Grant
amount: $2,263 (across primary programs)
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, with a particular emphasis on the Abilene area and surrounding regions.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $2,532,874
- Total Giving: $163,990
- Total Revenue: $250,839
- Total Expenses: $179,590
- Giving Rate: 6.6%
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,615,634 | $2,532,874 | $2,461,625 |
| Revenue | $302,089 | $250,839 | $200,728 |
| Expenses | $219,329 | $179,590 | $171,363 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $205,849 | $163,990 | $146,021 |
| Net Investment Income | $189,452 | $136,358 | $189,386 |
| Distributable Amount | $190,213 | $156,946 | $161,369 |
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
230 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
- Lee A Hampton — President (5 hours/week)
- Rita C Hampton — Secretary/Treasurer (5 hours/week)
- Stephen G Barber — Vice President (5 hours/week)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEE A HAMPTON | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| RITA C HAMPTON | SEC/TREASURER | 5 | — |
| STEPHEN G BARBER | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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