The Barker Welfare Foundation
Accepts applications
The Barker Welfare Foundation is a private foundation in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 124 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.5 million
- Number of grants124
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$146 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.8 million the year before.
37% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.3 million | 203 | $133 million |
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 167 | $144 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 124 | $146 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Susan M Demaio The Barker Welfare Foundation PO, Box 31432, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (561) 677-9119, susandemaio@barkerwelfare.org |
| What to submit | Organizations should visit www.barkerwelfare.org for details regarding grant programs. In advance of submitting a funding inquiry, a telephone call is suggested to determine if the organization seeking to apply for a grant falls within the current general policy of the foundation. Before the foundation sends out an application form, an online funding inquiry is required describing the organization, its purpose, and the amount requested. Funding inquiries are accepted all year. Other requirements in order to complete a funding inquiry include: (1) two years of current audited financial statements or a review by a cpa. (2) two years of current 990'S filed with the IRS. (3) copy of the first page of your most recent 990 filed with the IRS. (4) current budget and (5) copy of the organization's 501(c)(3) IRS determination letter. |
| Deadlines | Complete proposals must be received before february 1st and before august 1st. |
| Restrictions | Once the funding inquiry has been reviewed and it is determined that the organization falls within the foundations guidelines and is of interest to the grants advisory committee, you will be asked to complete a full application. Applications are initiated by the foundation. Because the foundation receives many more requests than it can fund, applicants may be notified at any time during the process that funds are not available. Should we decline to support a proposal, we ask applicants to wait at least one year before applying. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Barker Welfare Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 62 | $799,336 |
| Indiana | 12 | $324,500 |
| Illinois | 12 | $168,500 |
| Florida | 9 | $57,836 |
| New Mexico | 4 | $50,000 |
| Connecticut | 15 | $48,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $31,500 |
| Michigan | 4 | $21,250 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society Inc | First payment of $150,000 on a pledge of $450,000 payable over 3 yrs for the capital campaign to construct the car shop which will be names the haskell & barker car company. | $150,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | For first payment on a pledge of $100,000.00 payable over 3 years for hd live in nyc schools. | $50,000 |
| Citizens Concerned for the Homeless Inc | For first payment on a pledge of $80,000.00 payable over 2 years for general operating support | $40,000 |
| Academy for Urban School Leadership | For first payment on a pledge of $50,000.00 payable over 2 years for general operating support. | $25,000 |
| Chicago Commons Association | For first payment on a pledge of $50,000.00 payable over 2 years for family hub program | $25,000 |
| Georgia O'Keeffe Museum | For final payment on a pledge of $50,000.00 payable over 2 years for the new gok museum. | $25,000 |
| Grand Street Settlement Inc | For final payment on a pledge of $75,000.00 payable over 3 years for the second century capital campaign. | $25,000 |
| Jack & Shirley Lubeznik Center for the Arts Inc | For final payment on a pledge of $50,000 payable over 2 years for general operating support | $25,000 |
| New York Botanical Garden | For first payment on a pledge of $50,000.00 payable over 2 years for green leaders: empowering youth in community gardens initiative. | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington | For primary care services | $25,000 |
| Queens Community House Inc | For first payment on a pledge of $50,000.00 payable over 2 years for the general operating support. | $25,000 |
| Success Academy Charter School Inc | For final payment on a pledge of $50,000 payable over 2 years for general operating support. | $25,000 |
| Lenox Hill Neighborhood House Inc | For final payment on a pledge of $45,000.00 payable over 2 years for older adult services program. | $22,500 |
| United Neighborhood Houses of New York City Inc | For first payments on a pledge of $45,000.00 payable over 2 years for general operating support. | $22,500 |
| American Museum of Natural History | For first payment on a pledge of $40,000.00 payable over 2 years for education programs at the american museum of natural history. | $20,000 |
| Hope Program | For first payment on a pledge of $40,000.00 payable over 2 years for general operating support. | $20,000 |
| Services for the Underserved Inc | For first payment on a pledge of $40,000 payable over 2 years to cover direct service costs for veterans that are not funded by existing federal (va) grants (i.e., housing, employment, transportation, etc.) in the veterans division at sus. | $20,000 |
| Sunnyside Community Services Inc | For first payment on a pledge of $40,000.00 payable over 2 years for general operating support. | $20,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way Inc | For general operating support | $20,000 |
| Dunebrook Inc | For final payment on a pledge of $35,000.00 payable over 2 years for general operating support. | $17,500 |
| Family Advocates Inc | For final payment on a pledge of $35,000.00 payable over 2 years for general operating support. | $17,500 |
| Project Hospitality Inc | For first payment on a pledge of $35,000 payable over 2 years for general operating support. | $17,500 |
| Read Alliance Inc | For first payment on a pledge of $35,000.00 payable over 2 years for read alliance in school and summer reading programs. | $17,500 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | For first payment on a pledge of $35,000.00 payable over 2 years for wcs education programs. | $17,500 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | For the msk society. | $16,200 |
| Avenues for Justice | For final payment on a pledge of $30,000.00 payable over 2 years for general operating support. | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers and Big Sisters of New York City Inc | For final payment on a pledge of $30,000.00 payable over 2 years for general operating support. | $15,000 |
| Brooklyn Youth Chorus Academy Inc | For general operating support. | $15,000 |
| Door - A Center for Alternatives Inc | For first payment on a pledge of $30,000.00 payable over 2 years for general operating support. | $15,000 |
| Exalt Youth | For final payment on a pledge of $30,000.00 payable over 2 years for general operating support. | $15,000 |
| Mercy Center Inc | For final payment on a pledge of $30,000.00 payable over 2 years for general operating support. | $15,000 |
| National Dance Institute Inc | For first payment on a pledge of $30,000.00 payable over 2 years for general operating support | $15,000 |
| Open Door Community Alliance Inc | For first payment on a pledge of $30,000.00 payable over 2 years for the adolescent health center. | $15,000 |
| Reaching Out Community Services Inc | For first payment on a pledge of $30,000 payable over 2 years for general operating support. | $15,000 |
| Rocking the Boat Inc | For final payment on a pledge of $30,000 payable over 2 years for general operating support. | $15,000 |
| Safe Horizon Inc | For first payment on a pledge of $30,000.00 payable over 2 years for the safe horizon child advocacy centers | $15,000 |
| Housing Opportunities & Maintenance for the Elderly Inc | For final payment on a pledge of $27,000.00 payable over 2 years for the upkeep and repair program. | $13,500 |
| Adaptive Design Association Inc | For final payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for general operating support. | $12,500 |
| Build Inc | For first payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for the intervention program. | $12,500 |
| Chicago Historical Society | For final payment on a pledge of $25,000 payable over 2 years for the education programs. | $12,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Alline Matheson
- Frances B Hickox
- Sarane R O'Connor
- James A B Hickox
- Betsy L Turner
- Susan M Demaio
- Danielle H Moore
- Thornton Matheson
- Alexander B Ross
- Sarane H Ross
- Stephen B Ross
- Walter L Ross III
- Adam Wawrynek
Questions people ask
Does The Barker Welfare Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Complete proposals must be received before february 1st and before august 1st.
How much does The Barker Welfare Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 124 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Barker Welfare Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alline Matheson (President, Director), Frances B Hickox (1st Vice President, Director), Sarane R O'Connor (2nd Vice President, Director) and James A B Hickox (Secretary, Director) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does The Barker Welfare Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.