The Hood-Barrow Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0205381 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$700K
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$19.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
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
51% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Jewish Health | Denver, CO | Safeguard critical research | $50,000 |
| St Francis Episcopal Church | Houston, TX | Support to hire new organist | $50,000 |
| Stanford University-Hoover Institution | Stanford, CA | Hoover's role in the freshman coll | $50,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation Office of Advancement | Aurora, CO | Potter alzheimer research fund | $50,000 |
| Hill Country Montessori School | Boerne, TX | Strategic development | $41,500 |
| Foundation for Jones Hall | Spring, TX | General | $35,000 |
| Hill Country Montessori School | Boerne, TX | Head of school search | $35,000 |
| Donation Dept | San Jose, CA | Capital campaign | $33,500 |
| Men of Distinction | Houston, TX | Dr. sabatino's research | $30,000 |
| St Francis Episcopal Church- Norris Tn | Norris, TN | Replacement of hvac system | $30,000 |
| High Line Canal Conservancy | Centennial, CO | General | $25,000 |
| Home First | Milpitas, CA | Veterans service program | $25,000 |
| New Hope Housing | Houston, TX | General | $25,000 |
| San Jacinto Monument and Battlefield Association | LA Porte, TX | Title 1 school program | $25,000 |
| Mile High Behavioral Healthcare | Aurora, CO | Transgender center of the rockies | $12,500 |
| Print Matters | Houston, TX | General | $12,000 |
| Boys and Girls Country of Houston Inc | Hockley, TX | General | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough Kent Denver | Englewood, CO | General | $10,000 |
| Girls Athletic Leadership School | Denver, CO | General | $10,000 |
| Hill Country Montessori School | Boerne, TX | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Longhorn Foundation | Austin, TX | Longhorn excellence | $10,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Welcome Center | Aurora, CO | Basic needs (rent assistance if possible) | $10,000 |
| St Francis Episcopal Church | Houston, TX | Music ministry | $10,000 |
| St Francis Episcopal School | Houston, TX | St. francis fund | $10,000 |
| The Menninger Clinic | Houston, TX | General | $10,000 |
| University of Dayton Office of Annual Giving | Dayton, OH | Flyer promise general scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Dayton Office of Annual Giving | Dayton, OH | Engineering fund | $10,000 |
| University of Dayton Office of Annual Giving | Dayton, OH | Education & health services fund | $10,000 |
| University of Texas at Austin Cockrell School of Engineering | Austin, TX | Caee chairman's discretionary fund | $10,000 |
| West Houston Young Life | Houston, TX | General | $10,000 |
| Annunciation Orthodox School | Houston, TX | General | $9,000 |
| St Francis Episcopal School | Houston, TX | St. francis fund | $9,000 |
| Warren Village | Denver, CO | General | $5,000 |
| Sportscar Club of America Foundation Inc | Topeka, KS | General fund | $3,000 |
| Stronger Than Box | Denver, CO | General | $2,500 |
| Sportscar Club of America Foundation Inc | Topeka, KS | Scca foundation womenon track | $1,000 |
| Sportscar Club of America Foundation Inc | Topeka, KS | Wendi allen scholarship | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $700,000 | 37 |
| 2024 | $700,000 | 38 |
| 2023 | $120,000 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601289349101135
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0205381
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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