Melza M and Frank Theodore Barr Foundation Inc
Houston, TX, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
20-0301511
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Melza M and Frank Theodore Barr Foundation Inc is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2025, the foundation paid a total of $1.1M across 12 grantees.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Pasadena, CA
$11.9M
52%
GLAUCOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION
San Francisco, CA
$3.5M
15%
Houston Ballet Foundation
Houston, TX
$3.5M
15%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$60K
Median 2nd year grant
$62.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Melza M and Frank Theodore Barr Foundation Inc?
No. Melza M and Frank Theodore Barr Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Melza M and Frank Theodore Barr Foundation Inc give?
Melza M and Frank Theodore Barr Foundation Inc primarily gives to organizations located in California, Texas, and New Jersey. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Melza M and Frank Theodore Barr Foundation Inc’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Melza M and Frank Theodore Barr Foundation Inc fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $60 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Melza M and Frank Theodore Barr Foundation Inc make each year?
In 2025, Melza M and Frank Theodore Barr Foundation Inc awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Melza M and Frank Theodore Barr Foundation Inc fund recently?
In 2025, Melza M and Frank Theodore Barr Foundation Inc awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, GLAUCOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, and Houston Ballet Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Melza M and Frank Theodore Barr Foundation Inc?
Melza M and Frank Theodore Barr Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.