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Melza And Frank Theodore Barr Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is Frank Theodore Barr. It holds total assets of $5M. Annual income is reported at $1.2M. Total assets have grown from $3M in 2011 to $4.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 6 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 2018 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 6 states, including California, New Jersey, Massachusetts. According to available records, Melza And Frank Theodore Barr Foundation Inc. has made 32 grants totaling $14.3M, with a median grant of $23K. Annual giving has decreased from $7.5M in 2020 to $1.2M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $5M, with an average award of $445K. The foundation has supported 14 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Texas, New Jersey, which account for 69% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$136K
Largest Grant
$600K
Based on 9 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.
Melza And Frank Theodore Barr Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 32 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, TX, NJ.
Melza And Frank Theodore Barr Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $14.3M across 32 grants. The median grant size is $23K, with an average of $445K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $5M.
Melza And Frank Theodore Barr Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Melza And Frank Theodore Barr Foundation Inc. is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Michael Barr | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marilyn Beach | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Melza M Barr | VP/Sec/Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Patricia Shanley | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Terence David Barr | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Frank Theodore Barr | Pres/Treas/Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$2.7M
Total Assets
$4.3M
Fair Market Value
$4.3M
Net Worth
$4.3M
Grants Paid
$2.7M
Contributions
$2M
Net Investment Income
$148K
Distribution Amount
$168K
Total Grants
32
Total Giving
$14.3M
Average Grant
$445K
Median Grant
$23K
Unique Recipients
14
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glaucoma Research FoundationSupport research on glaucoma and other neuro-degenerative diseases. | San Fransico, CA | $600K | 2022 |
| Crocker Art MuseumSupport for Crocker art collection. | Sacramento, CA | $231K | 2022 |
| California Institute Of TechnologyTwo Year Post-DOC Fellowship, Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences. | Pasadena, CA | $200K | 2022 |
| Houston Ballet FoundationSupport of Ballet operations | Houston, TX | $100K | 2022 |
| Sustainable Harvest Int'LSupport of Central American agricultural programs. | Boston, MA | $20K | 2022 |
| Wild Earth AlliesSupport for Prey Lang Forrest environmental project, Cambodia. | Chevy Chase, MD | $20K | 2022 |
| Aids Resource Foundation For ChildrSupport of Children in Families Affected by HIV/AIDS. | Newark, NJ | $20K | 2022 |
| Raptor TrustSupport for education program & care of injured wild birds. | Millington, NJ | $20K | 2022 |
| Sacha Runa Research FoundationSupport research & medical assistance to Canelos Quichua people of Ecuador. | Urbana, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Museum Of Fine Arts HoustonSupport for Impressionism Exhibition. | Houston, TX | $25K | 2021 |
| Menil CollectionSupport for museum program - Andes Exhibition. | Houston, TX | $15K | 2021 |
| Uc Davis FoundationSupport for new Eye Center Building at UC Davis. | Davis, CA | $500K | 2020 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy AdvisorsDonation made to the COVID-19 Early Fund to support trials of medication treatment for COVID-19. | New York, NY | $100K | 2020 |
| Center For Amazon Community EcologySupport for conservation in the Amazon region. | Lemoyne, PA | $10K | 2020 |