Melza M and Frank Theodore Barr
Houston, Texas · EIN 200301511 · Private foundation
Based in Houston, Texas, Melza M and Frank Theodore Barr has awarded $15.6M across 59 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to California Institute of Technology. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Melza M and Frank Theodore Barr funds
Melza M and Frank Theodore Barr's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, environment & conservation.
Populations it has supported include children, families.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Institute of Technology Endowment of Chair, Center for Comparative Planetary Evolution. | Pasadena, CA | $5.0M | 2020 |
| Houston Ballet Foundation Support production of new ballet. | Houston, TX | $1.5M | 2023 |
| Houston Ballet Foundation Support of Ballet during COVID-19 pandemic. | Houston, TX | $1.0M | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from Melza M and Frank Theodore Barr
Melza M and Frank Theodore Barr's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about Melza M and Frank Theodore Barr
- Does Melza M and Frank Theodore Barr accept grant applications?
- Melza M and Frank Theodore Barr's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Melza M and Frank Theodore Barr fund?
- Melza M and Frank Theodore Barr's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include California Institute of Technology, Houston Ballet Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Melza M and Frank Theodore Barr give in grants?
- Melza M and Frank Theodore Barr reported $7.5M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $15.6M over 59 grants.
- Where is Melza M and Frank Theodore Barr located?
- Melza M and Frank Theodore Barr is based in Houston, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 200301511.
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