Richard Barker Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Richard Barker Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in St Petersburg, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $197,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $37,000. 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$197,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$37,000
- Assets$9.7 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $79,000 the year before.
39% 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 | $115,500 | 20 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $79,000 | 15 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $197,000 | 14 | $9.7 million |
How to apply
Richard Barker Charitable 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 Richard Barker Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 4 | $67,000 |
| Indiana | 2 | $35,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $25,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Christian Church | General operating | $37,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | General operating | $25,000 |
| Turning Point | General operating | $25,000 |
| New Life Christian Missions | General operating | $20,000 |
| Borden Community Helping Hand | General operating | $15,000 |
| Crossroad Pregnancy | General operating | $10,000 |
| Northeast Christian Church | General operating | $10,000 |
| Aspire Relationship Center | General operating | $10,000 |
| Northeast Christian Church | General operating | $10,000 |
| Texas Health Resource Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| Into the Awkward | General operating | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | General operating | $5,000 |
| Serve Denton Center Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Raymond James Trust N A
Questions people ask
Does Richard Barker Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richard Barker Charitable Foundation give?
$197,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Richard Barker Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Raymond James Trust N A (Trustee).
What does Richard Barker Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and health.