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James Purdy Barrow Foundation is a private corporation based in DALLAS, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. It holds total assets of $5.7M. Annual income is reported at $638K. Total assets have grown from $4.3M in 2013 to $8.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas and South Carolina. According to available records, James Purdy Barrow Foundation has made 20 grants totaling $2M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has grown from $785K in 2020 to $1.2M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $500K, with an average award of $100K. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in South Carolina and Texas. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
James Purdy Barrow Foundation reported 20 individual grants totaling $2.0 million between 2020 and 2022 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $50,000. Half of those grants fell between $25,000 and $125,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $500,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $782,192 in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in TX, which received 12 of the 20 grants on record (60 percent). Of its 11 distinct grantees, 64 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were University Of S Carolina Education ($500,000), Church Of The Incarnation ($500,000) and Robert E Lee Academy ($500,000).
Computed from 20 individual grant records (2020–2022) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 2 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$75K
Average Grant
$131K
Largest Grant
$500K
Based on 6 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
James Purdy Barrow Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 20 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in SC, TX.
James Purdy Barrow Foundation has distributed a total of $2M across 20 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $100K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $500K.
James Purdy Barrow Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
James Purdy Barrow Foundation is headquartered in DALLAS, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean S Barrow | Secretary & Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James P Barrow | President & Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ray Nixon | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$782K
Total Assets
$8.4M
Fair Market Value
$9.2M
Net Worth
$8.4M
Grants Paid
$724K
Contributions
$6.2M
Net Investment Income
$146K
Distribution Amount
$252K
Total: $1.6M
Total Grants
20
Total Giving
$2M
Average Grant
$100K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
11
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Armyto assist the organization in its mission | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2020 |
| Church Of The Incarnationto help their campaign | Dallas, TX | $250K | 2022 |
| Robert E Lee Academyto further the school's mission | Bishopville, SC | $200K | 2022 |
| Alcuin SchoolTo help school achieve its mission to inspire students to reach their highest level of personal and academic achievement | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2022 |
| St Philip'S Schoolto help the school in its mission to enhance the lives of children and families regardless of economic background | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2022 |
| Bethlehem United Methodist Churchto help the church achieve its mission | Bishopville, SC | $25K | 2022 |
| Lumin Educationto assist the organization in its mission to provide quality education to all children | Dallas, TX | $25K | 2022 |
| Smith Medical Clinicto help the clinic provide free health care services to low-income uninsured adults in Georgetown County, SC | Pawleys Island, SC | $10K | 2022 |
| University Of S Carolina Educationto help their mission | Columbia, SC | $500K | 2020 |
| Incarnation Houseto help charity achieve mission to help North Dallas youth | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2020 |
| Catholic Charities Of Dallasto help further their charitable mission | Dallas, TX | $25K | 2020 |