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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 43-2029214

The Double-R Foundation

A private foundation in New York, NY. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 158 grants and $317,438 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Aug 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Hugo Barreca the Double-R Foundatio
PO Box 2050
New York, NY 10159
(917) 334-7460
Form and materials
No format restriction
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
Must be within NYC limits. Volunteer organizations preferred.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $317,438

    Grants listed
    158
    Assets, end of year
    $6,730,375

  • Tax year 2023

    $252,265

    Grants listed
    136
    Assets, end of year
    $6,755,896

  • Tax year 2022

    $232,804

    Grants listed
    141
    Assets, end of year
    $6,884,988

  • Tax year 2021

    $304,096

    Grants listed
    128
    Assets, end of year
    $7,217,142

  • Tax year 2020

    $322,601

    Grants listed
    101
    Assets, end of year
    $6,992,272

  • Tax year 2019

    $204,239

    Grants listed
    83
    Assets, end of year
    $7,171,872

  • Tax year 2018

    $210,205

    Grants listed
    83
    Assets, end of year
    $7,464,894

  • Tax year 2017

    $303,337

    Grants listed
    76
    Assets, end of year
    $7,528,152

Grants paid in 2024

158 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. CUNY Grad CenterNew York, NY

    Education support

    $41,000
  2. Film ForumNew York, NY

    Support of the arts

    $25,250
  3. New York UniversityNew York, NY

    Education support

    $25,000
  4. Brooklyn Youth Music ProjectNew York, NY

    Support of the arts

    $21,950
  5. Forum on Life Culture and SocietyBrooklyn, NY

    Community support

    $20,010
  6. Wild Bird FundNew York, NY

    Animal preservation

    $19,530
  7. Wfuv Fordham University Public RadioNew York, NY

    Support of the arts/community support

    $15,000
  8. Fractured AtlasNew York, NY

    To support creative projects

    $11,549
  9. Ethel Foundation for the ArtsTarrytown, NY

    Support of the arts

    $10,150
  10. Metropolitan OperaNew York, NY

    Support of the arts

    $8,500
  11. DonorschooseorgNew York, NY

    School supplies for teachers

    $7,984
  12. Muna Social ServicesBrooklyn, NY

    To provide food, education, and essential resources

    $5,000
  13. Museum of Modern ArtNew York, NY

    Support of the arts

    $5,000
  14. Via Dance CollaborativeNew York, NY

    Support of the arts

    $5,000
  15. Resident Acting CompanyNew York, NY

    Support of the arts

    $3,555
  16. Saint Luke's in the FieldNew York, NY

    Community support - music program

    $3,250
  17. Wnyc Radio StationNew York, NY

    Support of the arts

    $3,100
  18. Open House NYNew York, NY

    Community support

    $2,500
  19. Kyo-Shin-An-ArtsBrooklyn, NY

    Support of the arts

    $2,300
  20. Archipelago BooksBrooklyn, NY

    Education support devoted to contemporary and classic world literature

    $2,061
  21. Brooklyn Academy of MusicBrooklyn, NY

    Support of the arts

    $2,000
  22. Dell'arte Opera EnsembleNew York, NY

    Support of the arts

    $2,000
  23. Hunter College FundNew York, NY

    Education support

    $2,000
  24. National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyNew York, NY

    Community support

    $2,000
  25. Streetwise PartnersNew York, NY

    Community support - job training program

    $1,970
  26. Animal Care Centers of NYCNew York, NY

    Animal welfare

    $1,500
  27. Bide A Wee HomeNew York, NY

    Animal rescue

    $1,500
  28. Fordham School of LawNew York, NY

    Education support

    $1,500
  29. NY Public LibraryNew York, NY

    Community support

    $1,500
  30. Compassion & ChoicesLittleton, CO

    Community support

    $1,350
  31. Holy Apostles Soup KitchenNew York, NY

    Community support - homeless food kitchen

    $1,250
  32. New York CaresNew York, NY

    To make NYC better

    $1,080
  33. Reel Works Teen FilmmakingBrooklyn, NY

    Community support - education support for high school film projects

    $1,053
  34. Heart (humane Education Advocates Reaching Teachers)Mamaroneck, NY

    Community support

    $1,044
  35. Xavier MissionNew York, NY

    Provide basis services as well as opportunities for empowerment and self-sufficiency

    $1,041
  36. GreenpeaceWashington, DC

    Environment

    $1,034
  37. Gotham Early Music SceneNew York, NY

    To provide services for early music soloists and ensembles performing throughout NY

    $1,033
  38. Moliere in the ParkBrooklyn, NY

    Support of the arts

    $1,030
  39. RiverkeeperOssining, NY

    Environment

    $1,030
  40. Streb IncBrooklyn, NY

    Community support

    $1,030
  41. City Lyric OperaBrooklyn, NY

    To make opera accessible and engaging for every new yorker

    $1,000
  42. Covenant HouseNew York, NY

    Homeless shelter for children

    $1,000
  43. Gallop NYCNew York, NY

    Therapy for learning challenged children

    $1,000
  44. Good Dog FoundationHudson, NY

    Animal engagement with children and stroke victims in hospitals and hospices

    $1,000
  45. Greensboro OperaGreensboro, NC

    To support art

    $1,000
  46. New Amsterdam Symphony OrchestraHolmdel, NJ

    To support the arts

    $1,000
  47. New York Classical Theater IncNew York, NY

    Support of the arts

    $1,000
  48. Newburgh Urban Farm and Food InitiativeNewburge, NY

    To support sustainable urban agriculture

    $1,000
  49. North Shore Animal LeaguePort Washington, NY

    Animal shelter

    $1,000
  50. Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaNew York, NY

    Community support

    $1,000
  51. Target Margin TheaterBrooklyn, NY

    Support of the arts

    $1,000
  52. Time's UpNew York, NY

    Community support - alternative transportation

    $1,000
  53. Bat Conservation InternationalAustin, TX

    Animal rights

    $976
  54. Animal HavenNew York, NY

    Animal shelter

    $950
  55. Channel 13New York, NY

    Community support

    $825
  56. Animal Legal Defense FundSacramento, CA

    Animal welfare

    $750
  57. The GuardianNew York, NY

    To support free press

    $750
  58. WbgoNewark, NJ

    Support of the arts

    $740
  59. Frick CollectionNew York, NY

    Support of the arts

    $700
  60. American Museum of Natural HistoryNew York, NY

    Community support

    $650
  61. City HarvestBrooklyn, NY

    Community support

    $650
  62. Learning AllyPrinceton, NJ

    Recording books for the blind

    $650
  63. Farm SanctuaryWatkins Glen, NY

    Environment

    $605
  64. Coalition for the HomelessNew York, NY

    Community support

    $600
  65. The Public TheaterNew York, NY

    Support of the arts - shakespeare in the park

    $600
  66. Multicultual Music GroupBronx, NY

    To support the arts

    $565
  67. The FieldNew York, NY

    To support the arts

    $550
  68. National Wildlife FederationMerrifield, VA

    Wildlife support

    $522
  69. Together in DanceBrooklyn, NY

    Education support - children's after school dance program

    $520
  70. FabscrapBrooklyn, NY

    To end commercial textile waste

    $515
  71. 826NYCBrooklyn, NY

    Community support- children's literacy program

    $500
  72. Anthony Laciura Foundation for the ArtsTeaneck, NJ

    To support the arts

    $500
  73. Association of Community EmploymentLong Is City, NY

    Community support

    $500
  74. Broadway CaresNew York, NY

    To provide essential services for people living with critical illnesses

    $500
  75. Brooklyn Arts ExchangeBrooklyn, NY

    Promotion of the arts

    $500
  76. Cineaste MagazineNew York, NY

    Support of the arts

    $500
  77. City Theatre ProjectBronx, NY

    To enhance self-esteem, self-expression, and creativity in a safe, nurturing environment

    $500
  78. Citymeals on WheelsNew York, NY

    Providing weekend meals

    $500
  79. Community Service SocietyNew York, NY

    To fight poverty

    $500
  80. Creative Arts TeamNew York, NY

    Children's art education

    $500
  81. Earth JusticeSan Francisco, CA

    Protect the environment

    $500
  82. Entertainment Community FundNew York, NY

    Support of the arts

    $500
  83. Guggenheim MuseumNew York, NY

    Support of the arts

    $500
  84. Guiding Eyes for the BlindYorktown HTS, NY

    Community support

    $500
  85. Hearts to Homes FurnishingsYonkers, NY

    To assist newly independent young adults who have just aged out of foster care

    $500
  86. Humane SocietyNew York, NY

    Animal shelter

    $500
  87. Madison Avenue Presbyterian ChurchNew York, NY

    To support religion

    $500
  88. National Museum of the American IndianNew York, NY

    Community support

    $500
  89. New York City BalletNew York, NY

    To support the arts

    $500
  90. NYC Bird AllianceNew York, NY

    Environment

    $500
  91. People for the Ethical Treatment of AnimalsNorfolk, VA

    Animal care

    $500
  92. Pioneer Works Arts FoundationBrooklyn, NY

    Support of the arts

    $500
  93. Studio Museum in HarlemNew York, NY

    Community support

    $500
  94. The Wilderness SocietyWashington, DC

    Environment

    $500
  95. Visiting Nurse Service of NYNew York, NY

    Community support

    $500
  96. Environmental Defense FundNew York, NY

    Environment

    $480
  97. The Fresh Air FundNew York, NY

    Community support

    $475
  98. Fountain HouseNew York, NY

    Mental health

    $450
  99. Jane Goodall InstituteVienna, VA

    Animal rescue

    $450
  100. Alliance for Young Artists & WritersNew York, NY

    Community support

    $406
  101. Memorial Sloan Kettering HospitalNew York, NY

    Cancer research

    $400
  102. National Geographic SocietyWashington, DC

    To support explorers and protect our world

    $400
  103. Whitney Museum of American ArtNew York, NY

    Support of the arts

    $400
  104. Bronx ZooBronx, NY

    To protect wildlife and inspire the next generation of zoologists and conservationists

    $344
  105. ACLU FoundationNew York, NY

    Community support

    $300
  106. Amnesty International USANew York, NY

    Protect human rights

    $300
  107. Green GuerillasBrooklyn, NY

    Community support

    $300
  108. Guide Dogs for the BlindSan Rafael, CA

    Guide dog school

    $300
  109. Harlem AcademyNew York, NY

    Education support

    $300
  110. Peaceful Valley Donkey RescueMiles, TX

    Animal welfare

    $300
  111. Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VA

    Community support

    $300
  112. New Plaza CinemaNew York, NY

    Non-profit cinema

    $258
  113. Reading Is FundamentalWashington, DC

    Education support

    $255
  114. Brightfocus Foundation - Macular Degenerative ResearchClarksburg, MD

    Community support

    $250
  115. Defenders of WildlifeWashington, DC

    To protect and restore wildlife and habitats

    $250
  116. Good Home Pet AdoptionsBrooklyn, NY

    To help support cat adoptions

    $250
  117. Mother JonesSan Francisco, CA

    Community support

    $250
  118. National Audubon SocietyNew York, NY

    Animal welfare

    $250
  119. New York Restoration ProjectNew York, NY

    Community support - public gardens

    $250
  120. Rising GroundNew York, NY

    Children's shelter

    $250
  121. Society for ScienceWashington, DC

    Education support

    $250
  122. St Joseph's SchoolChamberlain, SD

    Education support

    $250
  123. Statue of Liberty - Ellis Island FoundationNew York, NY

    Community support

    $250
  124. The CityNew York, NY

    To support an independent nonprofit newsroom dedicated to serving the people of new york

    $250
  125. The Morgan LibraryNew York, NY

    Community support

    $250
  126. Trust for Public LandLos Angeles, CA

    Environment

    $250
  127. Union of Concerned ScientistsCambridge, MA

    Community support

    $250
  128. Waterkeeper AllianceNew York, NY

    Environment

    $250
  129. World Trade Center Performing Arts CenterNew York, NY

    To support the arts

    $250
  130. American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)New York, NY

    Animal rescue

    $240
  131. Bowery MissionNew York, NY

    Community support

    $240
  132. Friends of the High LineNew York, NY

    Community support

    $225
  133. NRDC - National Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NY

    Environmental support

    $225
  134. Safe HorizonNew York, NY

    Empowering victims and survivors of violence to find safety, support, connection, and hope

    $225
  135. Academy of American PoetsNew York, NY

    Support of the arts

    $200
  136. American Indian College FundDenver, CO

    Community support

    $200
  137. Americans United (for Separation of Church and State)Washington, DC

    To protect the right of everyone to believe as they want and stop any from using their beliefs to harm others

    $200
  138. Brooklyn Botanical GardensBrooklyn, NY

    Community support

    $200
  139. Cathedral of Saint John the DivineNew York, NY

    To provide a house of prayer for all people

    $200
  140. GMHC (gay Men's Health Crisis)New York, NY

    To end the AIDS epidemic and uplift the lives of all affected

    $200
  141. New York Landmark ConservancyNew York, NY

    Comunity support

    $200
  142. Ocean ConservancyWashington, DC

    To support a healthy ocean

    $200
  143. Physicians Committee for Responsible MedicineWashington, DC

    Animal welfare

    $200
  144. World Wildlife FundWashington, DC

    Support the environment

    $200
  145. Prospect Park AllianceBrooklyn, NY

    Support of the parks

    $157
  146. March of DimesArlington, VA

    To help end preventable infant and maternal health risks and death

    $156
  147. Wliw Public TelevisionNew York, NY

    Community support

    $150
  148. UNCF - United Negro College FundWashington, DC

    Education support

    $140
  149. Arbor Day FoundationLincoln, NE

    To inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees

    $125
  150. Central Park ConservancyNew York, NY

    Community support

    $125
  151. Jacob A Riis Neighborhood SettlementLong Is City, NY

    To strengthen underserved communities

    $125
  152. Arthritis FoundationAtlanta, GA

    To bring health and hope to those living with arthritis

    $100
  153. Dian Fossey Gorilla FundAtlanta, GA

    Wildlife support

    $100
  154. Drug Policy AllianceNew York, NY

    To create drug policy grounding in evidence, health, equity, and human rights

    $100
  155. NAMI (national Alliance on Mental Illness)New York, NY

    Mental health

    $100
  156. Population ConnectionWashington, DC

    Environment

    $100
  157. Sage (advocacy & Services for LGBTQ Elders)New York, NY

    To champion the rights and well-being of LGCTQ+ elders

    $75
  158. Woods Hole Oceanographic InstitutionWoods Hold, MA

    Ocean research, exploration, and education

    $60

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture28 grants $112,75756% of the total
  2. Education7 grants $34,63917% of the total
  3. Animals9 grants $24,63512% of the total
  4. Human services9 grants $9,0505% of the total
  5. Environment10 grants $4,5502% of the total
  6. Health5 grants $3,4562% of the total
  7. 13 other causes22 grants $11,5386% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. New York120 grants $302,050
  2. District of Columbia14 grants $4,309
  3. New Jersey3 grants $2,240
  4. California5 grants $2,050
  5. Virginia5 grants $1,928
  6. Oregon1 grant $1,350
  7. Texas2 grants $1,276
  8. North Carolina1 grant $1,000
  9. Massachusetts2 grants $310
  10. Maryland1 grant $250

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Hugo Barreca IIDIR/PRE/TREAS Hours 18Pay $75,000
  • Hugo Benjamin BarrecaDIRECTOR Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Anne BarrecaDIR/V-PRES Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Laura BarrecaDIR/SEC Hours 0.1Pay $0

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