Barber Foundation
Historical FunderAbilene, Texas · EIN 75-6067600 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$202K
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$4.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $7,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LEE HAMPTON |
|---|---|
| Address | 3909 S 7TH STE E, ABILENE TX 79605 |
| Phone | 3256605660 |
| Form and materials | INFORMAL LETTER OF REQUEST STATING PURPOSE AND OPERATIONS. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | 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 |
| Presbyterian Medical Care Mission | Abilene, TX | Supporting operation to provide medical care for the needy | $7,500 |
| Meals on Wheels Plus Inc | Abilene, TX | Food for the homebound | $6,000 |
| Mentoring Alliance | Abilene, TX | Support for operations | $5,000 |
| All Kind Animal Initiative | Abilene, TX | Support for operations | $3,000 |
| Breakfast on Beech Street Inc | Abilene, TX | Support for human services | $3,000 |
| Strength for Life | Abilene, TX | Support for cancer patients and survivors | $3,000 |
| Abilene Philharmonic Association Inc | Abilene, TX | Support for operations | $2,500 |
| St John's Episcopal School | Abilene, TX | Educational | $2,500 |
| Alliance for Women & Children | Abilene, TX | Promoting christian living | $2,000 |
| Bcfs Hhs Abilene | Abilene, TX | Support for operations | $2,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star | Abilene, TX | Support for children activities and education | $2,000 |
| Big Country Casa | Abilene, TX | Support for services | $2,000 |
| Christian Homes of Abilene | Abilene, TX | Adoption expenses | $2,000 |
| Day Nursery of Abilene | Abilene, TX | Support child care for families with low income | $2,000 |
| Love and Care Ministries | Abilene, TX | Support for religious and educational operations | $2,000 |
| The Grace Museum | Abilene, TX | Support for museum operations | $2,000 |
| Abilene Arts Alliance | Abilene, TX | Support cultural affairs | $1,500 |
| Abilene Open Door Inc | Abilene, TX | Support rehabilitation services | $1,000 |
| Austin Symphony Orchestra | Austin, TX | Support for operations | $1,000 |
| Cancer Services Network | Abilene, TX | Support for operations | $1,000 |
| Health Alliance for Austin Musicians | Austin, TX | To support operations | $1,000 |
| Mission on the Move Soup Kitchen Inc | Abilene, TX | Support for operations | $1,000 |
| Pregnancy Resources of Abilene | Abilene, TX | To support operations | $1,000 |
| Regional Crime Victim Crisis Center | Abilene, TX | Provides assistance to victims of violent crime in abilene and surrounding areas | $1,000 |
| Sims Foundation | Austin, TX | Support of operations. | $1,000 |
| YMCA of Abilene | Abilene, TX | Support for operations | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $202,500 | 36 |
| 2023 | $160,125 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511349349102616
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-6067600
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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