Joe Barnhart Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 38-4007055 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.8M
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$85.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,200 and $50,386.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beeville Independent School District Beeville Texas | Beeville, TX | Learners to leaders | $291,443 |
| Beeville Independent School District Beeville Texas | Beeville, TX | Stream | $242,908 |
| Beeville Independent School District Beeville Texas | Beeville, TX | Early start world language | $188,100 |
| Joe Barnhart Bee County Library Beeville Texas | Beeville, TX | Operating budget | $152,500 |
| Beeville Independent School District Beeville Texas | Beeville, TX | Character education | $115,000 |
| Various Colleges for Scholarships Awarded to Ac Jones High School Students | Beeville, TX | Scholarships | $102,040 |
| The Beeville Vineyard Beeville Texas | Beeville, TX | General fund | $80,000 |
| Beeville Independent School District Beeville Texas | Beeville, TX | Health professions magnet | $61,600 |
| Beeville Independent School District Beeville Texas | Beeville, TX | Museum of fine arts programs | $58,748 |
| St Mary's Academy Beeville Texas | Beeville, TX | General fund | $50,386 |
| Casa Beeville Texas | Beeville, TX | General fund | $45,000 |
| Citizens Promoting Medical Excellence Beville Texas | Beeville, TX | General fund | $45,000 |
| Bee County Habitat for Humanity Beeville Texas | Beeville, TX | General fund | $40,000 |
| St Philips Episcopal School Beeville Texas | Beeville, TX | Scholarships | $30,246 |
| Adult Literacy Beeville Texas | Beeville, TX | General fund | $30,000 |
| Beeville Boys & Girls Club Beeville Texas | Beeville, TX | General fund | $30,000 |
| Various Colleges for Scholarships Awarded to Coastal Bend College Students | Beeville, TX | Scholarships | $30,000 |
| Neuhaus Education Program Houston Texas | Bellaire, TX | General fund | $18,000 |
| Beeville Independent School District Beeville Texas | Beeville, TX | Field trips | $17,924 |
| Baylor College of Medicine Houston Texas | Houston, TX | Bronze hammer award | $15,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston Texas | Houston, TX | General fund | $15,000 |
| Beeville Independent School District Beeville Texas | Beeville, TX | Psat | $12,000 |
| Beeville Independent School District Beeville Texas | Beeville, TX | Gt training & resources | $12,000 |
| Museum of Health & Medical Sciences | Houston, TX | General fund | $10,000 |
| The Purple Door | Beeville, TX | General fund | $10,000 |
| Beeville Police Department | Beeville, TX | General fund | $10,000 |
| Beeville Independent School District Beeville Texas | Beeville, TX | Bisd star student & teacher | $8,400 |
| Beeville Community Chorus | Beeville, TX | General fund | $7,160 |
| Bee County Historical Society Beeville Texas | Beeville, TX | General fund | $6,200 |
| Beeville Volunteer Fire Department | Beeville, TX | General fund | $6,200 |
| Boy Scouts of America Beeville Texas | Beeville, TX | General fund | $5,000 |
| First Baptist Church School Beeville Texas | Beeville, TX | School fund | $5,000 |
| First Christian Church Beeville Texas | Beeville, TX | General fund | $4,065 |
| Rosetta Club of Beville | Beeville, TX | General fund | $4,000 |
| Beeville Marine Toys for Tots | Beeville, TX | General fund | $3,500 |
| Beeville Independent School District Beeville Texas | Beeville, TX | Rice university math project | $2,440 |
| Beeville Independent School District Beeville Texas | Beeville, TX | Lectureship | $1,682 |
| Exhibit F-Charitable Contributions From Pass-Through Entities | Houston, TX | Through partnerships | $238 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,766,780 | 38 |
| 2023 | $1,829,611 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349106036
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-4007055
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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