James Purdy Barrow Foundation
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 46-1638136 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$340K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$6.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,400 and $40,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
62% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert E Lee Academy | Bishopville, SC | to further the school's mission | $100,000 |
| St John's Episcopal School | Dallas, TX | To assist in their mission to provide a program of academic excellence designed to train the mind, strengthen the character, and enrich the… | $100,000 |
| University of S Carolina School of | Columbia, SC | to help their mission | $40,000 |
| Salvation Army Georgetown | Georgetown, SC | to assist the organization in its mission | $25,000 |
| Alcuin School | Dallas, TX | To help school achieve its mission to inspire students to reach their highest level of personal and academic achievement | $25,000 |
| The Living Church Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | to assist organization in its mission of gathering Christians together to pray, learn and build authentic fellowship in Christ | $25,000 |
| The Hockaday School | Dallas, TX | To assist in their mission to develop resilient, confident women who are educated and inspired to lead lives of purpose and impact | $15,400 |
| Smith Medical Clinic | Pawleys Island, SC | to help the clinic provide free health care services to low-income uninsured adults in Georgetown County, SC | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $340,400 | 8 |
| 2024 | $3,519,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $723,500 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349104445
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1638136
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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