The Barker Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Barker Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Nashua, New Hampshire. In tax year 2025 it gave $335,658 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $4,134 and the largest $32,570. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$335,658
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$4,134
- Largest grant$32,570
- Assets$6.1 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was down from $346,553 the year before.
8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $396,033 | 52 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $346,553 | 49 | $5.7 million |
| 2025 | $335,658 | 49 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Douglas M Barker Treasurer PO Box 328, Nashua, NH 03061-0328 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (603) 889-1763 |
| What to submit | (1) organizations requesting aid are asked to submit a one-page concept paper for consideration. The concept paper should include a brief background statement about the organization and its purposes, an outline of the specific project or program to be supported, the total project cost, a listing of directors or trustees, and evidence of tax-exempt status. Organizations should not submit more than one concept paper per calendar year and no materials submitted will be returned. Grants are not made to individuals for any reason. (2) the trustees are not in a position to derive any private benefit either directly or indirectly if certain grants are made in lieu of others. |
| Deadlines | Submissions must allow sufficient lead time for review by the trustees |
| Restrictions | There are no restrictions by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, etc. The majority of requests are from New Hampshire organizations. |
What The Barker Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 45 | $309,592 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $21,066 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Greater Nashua | General purpose | $32,570 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua | General purpose | $26,007 |
| Children's Dyslexia Center | General purpose | $19,721 |
| Home Health & Hospice Care | General purpose | $19,433 |
| Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter Inc | General purpose | $18,312 |
| Meals on Wheels of Hillsborough County | General purpose | $18,311 |
| Shriners Hospital | General purpose | $15,123 |
| Jenny Fund | General purpose | $11,000 |
| New Hampshire Food Bank | General purpose | $10,077 |
| Unh Foundation Inc | General purpose | $9,854 |
| Waypoint | General purpose | $9,244 |
| Marguerite's Place | General purpose | $8,020 |
| Rivier University | General purpose | $7,568 |
| Salvation Army | General purpose | $7,489 |
| Share Outreach Inc | General purpose | $7,000 |
| Girls Inc | General purpose | $5,743 |
| Family Promise of Southern New Hampshire | General purpose | $5,133 |
| Special Olympics NH | General purpose | $5,088 |
| Gateways Community Services | General purpose | $5,039 |
| Live and Let Live Farm | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Center for Wildlife | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts Eye and Ear | General purpose | $4,943 |
| Nashua Police Athletic League | General purpose | $4,943 |
| Future in Sight | General purpose | $4,134 |
| Nashua Adult Learning Center | General purpose | $4,134 |
| Front Door Agency | General purpose | $4,073 |
| American Red Cross NHVT Region | General purpose | $4,071 |
| NH Catholic Charities | General purpose | $4,046 |
| Souhegan High School | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Zebra Crossings | General purpose | $3,534 |
| Greater Nashua Mental Health | General purpose | $3,247 |
| Girl Scouts of the Green & White Mountains | General purpose | $3,101 |
| Manchester Community Music School | General purpose | $3,081 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of NH | General purpose | $3,052 |
| Operation Delta Dog | General purpose | $3,029 |
| Nashua Community Music School | General purpose | $3,014 |
| Manchester Animal Shelter | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Motley Mutts Rescue | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Regional Services and Education Center | General purpose | $3,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Nashua | General purpose | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan B Moran
- Edward P Moran Jr
- Anne M April
- Douglas M Barker
- Carol A Larouche
- Maureen E Keegan
Questions people ask
Does The Barker Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Submissions must allow sufficient lead time for review by the trustees.
How much does The Barker Foundation Inc give?
$335,658 in tax year 2025, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $4,134.
Who runs The Barker Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan B Moran (President & Trustee), Edward P Moran Jr (Trustee), Anne M April (Trustee) and Douglas M Barker (Treasurer & Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Barker Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, food and hunger and health.