Peter K Barker Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Peter K Barker Foundation is a private foundation in Montecito, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $251,470 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$251,470
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was down from $276,000 the year before.
21% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $221,400 | 14 | $4.7 million |
| 2024 | $276,000 | 13 | $5.2 million |
| 2025 | $251,470 | 15 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
Peter K Barker Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Peter K Barker Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14 | $241,470 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church | General support | $75,000 |
| Claremont McKenna College | General support | $60,000 |
| Pebble Beach Company Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| J Paul Getty Trust | General support | $25,000 |
| Huntington Library | General support | $12,500 |
| Center for the Arts | General support | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Santa Barbara | General support | $5,000 |
| Montecito Retirement Assoc | General support | $5,000 |
| Del Monte Forest Conservancy | General support | $2,500 |
| Pebble Beach Company Foundation | General support | $1,470 |
| CHP Foundation California | General support | $1,000 |
| Montecito Community Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Santa Barbara Art Museum | General support | $1,000 |
| St Patrick's School Caribad Ca | General support | $1,000 |
| Together in Mission Los Angeles | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter K Barker
- Robin B Barker
Questions people ask
Does Peter K Barker Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Peter K Barker Foundation give?
$251,470 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Peter K Barker Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter K Barker (Trustee/Part-Time) and Robin B Barker (Trustee/Part-Time).
What does Peter K Barker Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.