Private foundation · EIN 36-6018526

The Barker Welfare Foundation

Accepts applications

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

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Tax year 2024 (period ending 2025-09-30) · Filed with IRS 2026 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202640729349100719
Total assets (EOY)$106,057,771
Grants paid$1,506,172
Typical (median) grant$10,000
Grants listed124
Giving in home state (FL)4%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K27
$5K–$25K85
$25K–$100K11
$100K+1

Smallest $500 · Largest $150,000

Geographic focus

NY
53%
IN
22%
IL
11%
FL
4%
NM
3%
CT
3%
DC
2%
MI
1%

Common purposes

pledgepayableoverpaymentyearsfirstfinalserviceseducationcapitalcampaignschoolsmuseuminitiativedivision

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2022$2,279,686$93,200,855203
2023$1,848,531$104,073,946167
2024$1,506,172$106,057,771124

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactSUSAN M DEMAIO
AddressTHE BARKER WELFARE FOUNDATION PO, BOX 31432, PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL, 33420
Phone5616779119
EmailSUSANDEMAIO@BARKERWELFARE.ORG
Form & materialsORGANIZATIONS 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.
DeadlinesCOMPLETE PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE FEBRUARY 1ST AND BEFORE AUGUST 1ST.
RestrictionsONCE 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.

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2024.

Top recipients (tax year 2024)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society IncNEW HAVEN, INFIRST PAYMENT OF $150,000 ON A PLEDGE OF $450,000 PAYABLE OVER 3 YRS FOR THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO CONSTRUCT THE CAR SHOP $150,000
Metropolitan Opera Association IncNEW YORK, NYFOR 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 IncMICHIGAN CITY, INFOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $80,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$40,000
Academy For Urban School LeadershipCHICAGO, ILFOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $50,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.$25,000
Chicago Commons AssociationCHICAGO, ILFOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $50,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR FAMILY HUB PROGRAM$25,000
Georgia O'Keeffe MuseumSANTA FE, NMFOR FINAL PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $50,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR THE NEW GOK MUSEUM.$25,000
Grand Street Settlement IncNEW YORK, NYFOR 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 IncMICHIGAN CITY, INFOR FINAL PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $50,000 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$25,000
New York Botanical GardenBRONX, NYFOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $50,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GREEN LEADERS: EMPOWERING YOUTH IN COMMUNITY GARDEN$25,000
Planned Parenthood Of Metropolitan WashingtonWASHINGTON, DCFOR PRIMARY CARE SERVICES$25,000
Queens Community House IncFOREST HILLS, NYFOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $50,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.$25,000
Success Academy Charter School IncNEW YORK, NYFOR FINAL PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $50,000 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.$25,000
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House IncNEW YORK, NYFOR 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 IncNEW YORK, NYFOR FIRST PAYMENTS ON A PLEDGE OF $45,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.$22,500
American Museum Of Natural HistoryNEW YORK, NYFOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $40,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT THE AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURA$20,000
Hope ProgramBROOKLYN, NYFOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $40,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.$20,000
Services For The Underserved IncNEW YORK, NYFOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $40,000 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS TO COVER DIRECT SERVICE COSTS FOR VETERANS THAT ARE NOT FU$20,000
Sunnyside Community Services IncSUNNYSIDE, NYFOR 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 IncPALM BEACH, FLFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$20,000
Dunebrook IncMICHIGAN CITY, INFOR FINAL PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $35,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.$17,500
Family Advocates IncLAPORTE, INFOR FINAL PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $35,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.$17,500
Project Hospitality IncSTATEN ISLAND, NYFOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $35,000 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.$17,500
Read Alliance IncNEW YORK, NYFOR 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 SocietyBRONX, NYFOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $35,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR WCS EDUCATION PROGRAMS.$17,500
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer CenterNEW YORK, NYFOR THE MSK SOCIETY.$16,200
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