The Double-R Foundation
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 43-2029214 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,030.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | HUGO BARRECA THE DOUBLE-R FOUNDATIO |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 2050, NEW YORK NY 10159 |
| Phone | 9173347460 |
| Form and materials | NO FORMAT RESTRICTION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | MUST BE WITHIN NYC LIMITS. VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS PREFERRED. |
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
24% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuny Grad Center | New York, NY | Education support | $41,000 |
| Film Forum | New York, NY | Support of the arts | $25,250 |
| New York University | New York, NY | Education support | $25,000 |
| Brooklyn Youth Music Project | Brooklyn, NY | Support of the arts | $21,950 |
| Forum on Life Culture and Society | New York, NY | Community support | $20,010 |
| Wild Bird Fund | New York, NY | Animal preservation | $19,530 |
| Wfuv Fordham University Public Radio | New York, NY | Support of the arts/community support | $15,000 |
| Fractured Atlas | New York, NY | To support creative projects | $11,549 |
| Ethel Foundation for the Arts | Tarrytown, NY | Support of the arts | $10,150 |
| Metropolitan Opera | New York, NY | Support of the arts | $8,500 |
| Donorschooseorg | New York, NY | School supplies for teachers | $7,984 |
| Muna Social Services | Brooklyn, NY | To provide food, education, and essential resources | $5,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art | New York, NY | Support of the arts | $5,000 |
| Via Dance Collaborative | New York, NY | Support of the arts | $5,000 |
| Resident Acting Company | New York, NY | Support of the arts | $3,555 |
| Saint Luke's in the Field | New York, NY | Community support - music program | $3,250 |
| Wnyc Radio Station | New York, NY | Support of the arts | $3,100 |
| Open House NY | New York, NY | Community support | $2,500 |
| Kyo-Shin-An-Arts | Brooklyn, NY | Support of the arts | $2,300 |
| Archipelago Books | Brooklyn, NY | Education support devoted to contemporary and classic world literature | $2,061 |
| Brooklyn Academy of Music | Brooklyn, NY | Support of the arts | $2,000 |
| Dell'arte Opera Ensemble | New York, NY | Support of the arts | $2,000 |
| Hunter College Fund | New York, NY | Education support | $2,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | New York, NY | Community support | $2,000 |
| Streetwise Partners | New York, NY | Community support - job training program | $1,970 |
| Animal Care Centers of NYC | New York, NY | Animal welfare | $1,500 |
| Bide a Wee Home | New York, NY | Animal rescue | $1,500 |
| Fordham School of Law | New York, NY | Education support | $1,500 |
| NY Public Library | New York, NY | Community support | $1,500 |
| Compassion & Choices | Portland, OR | Community support | $1,350 |
| Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen | New York, NY | Community support - homeless food kitchen | $1,250 |
| New York Cares | New York, NY | To make NYC better | $1,080 |
| Reel Works Teen Filmmaking | Brooklyn, NY | Community support - education support for high school film projects | $1,053 |
| Heart (Humane Education Advocates Reaching Teachers) | Mamaroneck, NY | Community support | $1,044 |
| Xavier Mission | New York, NY | Provide basis services as well as opportunities for empowerment and self-sufficiency | $1,041 |
| Greenpeace | Washington, DC | Environment | $1,034 |
| Gotham Early Music Scene | New York, NY | To provide services for early music soloists and ensembles performing throughout NY | $1,033 |
| Moliere in the Park | Brooklyn, NY | Support of the arts | $1,030 |
| Riverkeeper | Ossining, NY | Environment | $1,030 |
| Streb Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Community support | $1,030 |
| City Lyric Opera | Brooklyn, NY | To make opera accessible and engaging for every new yorker | $1,000 |
| Covenant House | New York, NY | Homeless shelter for children | $1,000 |
| Gallop NYC | New York, NY | Therapy for learning challenged children | $1,000 |
| Good Dog Foundation | New York, NY | Animal engagement with children and stroke victims in hospitals and hospices | $1,000 |
| Greensboro Opera | Greensboro, NC | To support art | $1,000 |
| New Amsterdam Symphony Orchestra | Holmdel, NJ | To support the arts | $1,000 |
| New York Classical Theater Inc | New York, NY | Support of the arts | $1,000 |
| Newburgh Urban Farm and Food Initiative | Newburge, NY | To support sustainable urban agriculture | $1,000 |
| North Shore Animal League | Port Washington, NY | Animal shelter | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | New York, NY | Community support | $1,000 |
| Target Margin Theater | Brooklyn, NY | Support of the arts | $1,000 |
| Time's Up | New York, NY | Community support - alternative transportation | $1,000 |
| Bat Conservation International | Austin, TX | Animal rights | $976 |
| Animal Haven | New York, NY | Animal shelter | $950 |
| Channel 13 | New York, NY | Community support | $825 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | Cotati, CA | Animal welfare | $750 |
| The Guardian | New York, NY | To support free press | $750 |
| Wbgo | Newark, NJ | Support of the arts | $740 |
| Frick Collection | New York, NY | Support of the arts | $700 |
| American Museum of Natural History | New York, NY | Community support | $650 |
Showing the 60 largest of 158 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $317,438 | 158 |
| 2023 | $252,265 | 136 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 24, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513589349100401
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-2029214
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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