Evelyn S and K E Barrett Foundation
Accepts applications
Evelyn S and K E Barrett Foundation is a private foundation in York, Maine. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.4 million in 73 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 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$2.4 million
- Number of grants73
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$41.2 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was up from $421,334 the year before.
60% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $421,334 | 30 | $19.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 73 | $41.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Evelyn S and K E Barrett Foundation 4 Market Place Dr 204, York, ME 03909 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (857) 636-0548 |
| What to submit | Grant application request through the website eskebarrettfoundation.org |
| Deadlines | Between March 1 and March 31 annually |
| Restrictions | The Foundation awards grants based on the following Focus Areas specifically related to the support of children:Health and WellnessEducationHuman Services (Food, Water and Shelter)Additionally, the Foundations principal focus is to make grants to benefit children up to the age of 18. The Foundations preference is to support projects ranging from start-up/pilot programs to the renewal of existing programs. The Foundation will also provide grants for general operating support to organizations whose mission is in alignment with the Foundations Focus Areas.All entities applying for grants from the Foundation are required to be qualified as a 501(c)(3) organization. Annual Foundation grants are competitive and not all applications can be approved.The Foundation does not make grants to:IndividualsEndowmentsPolitical campaignsOrganizations that discriminate on the basis of religion, gender, race, ethnicity, disabilities or political beliefs |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Evelyn S and K E Barrett Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 21 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 17 | $662,500 |
| New York | 7 | $375,000 |
| Massachusetts | 14 | $300,000 |
| California | 5 | $175,000 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $145,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $125,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $125,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $125,000 |
| New Hampshire | 5 | $80,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Safe Passage | Providing funds to furnish a new middle school building and for an addition of a third pre-school and kindergarten classroom. | $150,000 |
| Pine Tree Society | Providing support for a camp for the deaf or hard of hearing and for handicapped children. | $100,000 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | Providing support to alleviate food insecurity for children in Maine. | $100,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Providing support for two hospital ship operations, including pediatric surgery and childhood education. | $100,000 |
| Unicef USA | Providing support for humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine and neighboring countries. | $100,000 |
| World Vision | Providing support for humanitarian relief efforts in Sudan. | $100,000 |
| The Lunchbox Fund | Providing for school meals to children in three South Africa provinces. | $100,000 |
| Save the Children | Providing disaster relief support relating to hurricanes Helene and Milton. | $100,000 |
| Baby2Baby | Providing disaster relief support relating to hurricanes Helene and Milton. | $100,000 |
| The Global Fund for Children | Providing support for an early childhood development and education program in Honduras. | $100,000 |
| Episcopal Relief and Development | Providing a grant to support brain development of children to age 3 in Zambia. | $75,000 |
| Barbara Bush Children's Hospital | Providing support for a pediatric outpatient clinic and to expand a childhood support specialist program. | $75,000 |
| Maine Seacoast Mission | Providing support for early childhood education, childcare needs,literacy and to raise student aspirations. | $50,000 |
| Literations | Providing support for a sustained tutoring program for students in grades 1 through 4 in Framingham and Chelsea, Massachusetts schools. | $50,000 |
| Covenant House | Providing support of an early childhood development program at two emergency shelters. | $50,000 |
| Flying Kites Inc | Providing for the expansion of the Flying Kites School Network in Kenya. | $50,000 |
| The Childrens Museum of New Hampshi | Providing support for the expansion of the museum. | $40,000 |
| Grahamtastic Connection | Providing free technology to children with cancer and other serious illnesses. | $30,000 |
| Be Like Brit Foundation Inc | Providing support for an orphanage in central Haiti. | $30,000 |
| Help the Helpless | Providing support for a program to feed children ages 4 to 14 Ecuador. | $30,000 |
| Hope Walks Inc | Providing funding to treat clubfoot on children in Nigeria. | $30,000 |
| EVkids Inc | Providing one on one tutoring for girls in grades 3 through 8 in Dorchester, Massachusetts. | $25,000 |
| My Stuff Bags Foundation | Providing duffels of new belongings to children rescued from abuse, neglect, domestic violence and homelessness. | $25,000 |
| The Foundation for Tomorrow | Providing support for the basic needs and school supplies for 94 students. | $25,000 |
| Be Kind San Antonio Inc | Providing weekend Snack Paks for children without adequate nutritional resources in San Antonio. | $25,000 |
| Project Suma Inc | Providing holistic attention to children ages 4-11 whose direct caregivers have been involved in prostitution in Boliva. | $25,000 |
| Water First International | Providing for the installation of a clean water supply system in Kenya. | $25,000 |
| Saha Global Inc | Providing for clean water access in rural Ghana. | $25,000 |
| The Children's Room | Providing support for a another peer support group for grieving children. | $25,000 |
| Bright Beginnings Inc | Providing a safe, nuturing environment for young children who have experienced housing instability in the Washington DC area. | $25,000 |
| LearningWorks | Providing support for an afterschool program for students performing below grade level in reading or math. | $20,000 |
| Little Wishes | Providing support to expand their program to include the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital. | $20,000 |
| Locker Project | Providing support to connect food insecure children with nourishing food to improve their learning capacity, health and future. | $20,000 |
| Project Sweet Peas | Providing support to Project Sweet Peas NICU Care Package Program. | $20,000 |
| Rise Above Foundation Inc | Providing Massachusetts children in foster care with the ability to participate in enriching activities and experiences. | $20,000 |
| Education and Hope | Providing support for an early childhood enrichment initiative. | $20,000 |
| Far Away Friends Inc | Providing for a preschool initiative in rural Uganda. | $20,000 |
| Androscoggin Home Health Services I | Providing for the purchase of a system necessary for comprehensive newborn hearing assessments. | $20,000 |
| Saloni Heart Foundation | Providing support for treating congenital heart disease in India and other developing nations. | $20,000 |
| Tailored for Education | Providing for school uniforms for children in Nairobi. | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sandra Allaire
- Michelle Crispo
- Charles B Doleac
- Peter W Barrett
- Richard G Kaiser
- Jessica Minott
- Brent Herbert
Questions people ask
Does Evelyn S and K E Barrett Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Between March 1 and March 31 annually.
How much does Evelyn S and K E Barrett Foundation give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2024, across 73 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Evelyn S and K E Barrett Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sandra Allaire (Trustee), Michelle Crispo (Trustee), Charles B Doleac (Trustee) and Peter W Barrett (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Evelyn S and K E Barrett Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and human services.