Melza M and Frank Theodore Barr Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 20-0301511 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glaucoma Research Foundation | San Fransico, CA | Support research on glaucoma, Alzheimer and other neuro-degenerative diseases. | $1,000,000 |
| Raptor Trust | Millington, NJ | Support for education programs & care of injured wild birds. | $20,000 |
| People and Plants International | Bristol, VT | Support ecology of Nantu Forest Area, Indonesia. | $10,000 |
| Center for Amazon Community Ecology | Lemoyne, PA | Support for conservation in the Amazon region. | $10,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($40,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,080,000 | 6 |
| 2024 | $1,600,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $2,675,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600409349100420
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0301511
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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