The Barker Welfare Foundation
EIN 366018526Total Given 2020–2024
$20.2M
1,471 grants · $4.0M avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$12K
typical small grants · $5K–$15K
grant size
64%
deep partner · 242/377 multi-year
repeat
$144.0M
Assets (2024)
377
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
SUSAN M DEMAIO
Phone
(561) 677-9119
Deadlines
COMPLETE PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE FEBRUARY 1ST AND BEFORE AUGUST 1ST.
How to Apply
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.
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.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $5.0M | $122.1M | $5.1M | 421 |
| 2021 | $5.8M | $145.9M | $24.5M | 304 |
| 2022 | $3.8M | $128.1M | $6.9M | 288 |
| 2023 | $3.2M | $133.2M | $3.1M | 268 |
| 2024 | $2.4M | $144.0M | $4.9M | 190 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 1471 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$12K
Average
$14K
75th Pctl
$15K
Maximum
$1.8M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
FH
Frances B Hickox
5+ yrs
2Nd Vice President, Director
Leadership
AM
Alline Matheson
5+ yrs
1St Vice President, Director
Leadership
DM
Danielle H Moore
5+ yrs
President, Director
Leadership
SD
Susan M Demaio
5+ yrs
Assistant. Secretary, Executive Director
Leadership
BT
Betsy L Turner
5+ yrs
Treasurer, Director
Leadership
SO
Sarane R O'Connor
5+ yrs
Secretary, Director
Leadership
TM
Thornton Matheson
4 yrs
Director
FB
Frances H Barker
Director
JH
James a B Hickox
5+ yrs
Director
WR
Walter L Ross III
5+ yrs
Director
SR
Stephen B Ross
5+ yrs
Director
SR
Sarane H Ross
5+ yrs
Director
AR
Alexander B Ross
5+ yrs
Director
AW
Adam Wawrynek
2 yrs
Director
DM
Danielle H Moore
5+ yrs
President, Director
Leadership
AM
Alline Matheson
5+ yrs
1St Vice President, Director
Leadership
FH
Frances B Hickox
5+ yrs
2Nd Vice President, Director
Leadership
SD
Susan M Demaio
5+ yrs
Assistant. Secretary, Executive Director
Leadership
BT
Betsy L Turner
5+ yrs
Treasurer, Director
Leadership
SO
Sarane R O'Connor
5+ yrs
Secretary, Director
Leadership
TM
Thornton Matheson
4 yrs
Director
AW
Adam Wawrynek
2 yrs
Director
JL
John L Leinweber
3 yrs
Director
TM
Thomas P McCormick
4 yrs
Director
JH
James a B Hickox
5+ yrs
Director
WR
Walter L Ross III
5+ yrs
Director
SR
Stephen B Ross
5+ yrs
Director
SR
Sarane H Ross
5+ yrs
Director
AR
Alexander B Ross
5+ yrs
Director
DM
Danielle H Moore
5+ yrs
President, Director
Leadership
AM
Alline Matheson
5+ yrs
1St Vice President, Director
Leadership
FH
Frances B Hickox
5+ yrs
2Nd Vice President, Director
Leadership
SD
Susan M Demaio
5+ yrs
Assistant. Secretary, Executive Director
Leadership
BT
Betsy L Turner
5+ yrs
Treasurer, Director
Leadership
SO
Sarane R O'Connor
5+ yrs
Secretary, Director
Leadership
AR
Alexander B Ross
5+ yrs
Director
SR
Sarane H Ross
5+ yrs
Director
SR
Stephen B Ross
5+ yrs
Director
WR
Walter L Ross III
5+ yrs
Director
JH
James a B Hickox
5+ yrs
Director
TM
Thomas P McCormick
4 yrs
Director
JL
John L Leinweber
3 yrs
Director
TM
Thornton Matheson
4 yrs
Director
AM
Alline Matheson
5+ yrs
2Nd Vice President, Director
Leadership
DM
Danielle H Moore
5+ yrs
1St Vice President, Director
Leadership
SR
Sarane H Ross
5+ yrs
President Emerita & Director
Leadership
AR
Alexander B Ross
5+ yrs
President, Director
Leadership
SD
Susan M Demaio
5+ yrs
Assistant. Secretary, Executive Director
Leadership
BT
Betsy L Turner
5+ yrs
Treasurer, Director
Leadership
FH
Frances B Hickox
5+ yrs
Secretary, Director
Leadership
TM
Thornton Matheson
4 yrs
Director
JL
John L Leinweber
3 yrs
Director
TM
Thomas P McCormick
4 yrs
Director
JH
James a B Hickox
5+ yrs
Director
SO
Sarane R O'Connor
5+ yrs
Director
WR
Walter L Ross III
5+ yrs
Director
SR
Stephen B Ross
5+ yrs
Director
AM
Alline Matheson
5+ yrs
2Nd Vice President, Director
Leadership
DM
Danielle H Moore
5+ yrs
1St Vice President, Director
Leadership
SR
Sarane H Ross
5+ yrs
President Emerita/Exec. Director
Leadership
AR
Alexander B Ross
5+ yrs
President, Director
Leadership
BT
Betsy L Turner
5+ yrs
Assisitant Treasurer, Director
Leadership
TM
Thomas P McCormick
4 yrs
Treasurer, Director
Leadership
SD
Susan M Demaio
5+ yrs
Assisitant Secretary
Leadership
FH
Frances B Hickox
5+ yrs
Secretary, Director
Leadership
JH
James a B Hickox
5+ yrs
Director
SO
Sarane R O'Connor
5+ yrs
Director
WR
Walter L Ross III
5+ yrs
Director
SR
Stephen B Ross
5+ yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (1,471 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Barker Civic Center Inc | Michigan City, IN | $1,837,734 | GRANTS FOR RESTORATION AND OPERATING OF BARKER MANSION | 2021 |
| Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society Inc | New Haven, IN | $150,000 | SECOND PAYMENT OF $150,000 ON A PLEDGE OF $450,000 PAYABLE OVER 3 YRS FOR THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO CONSTRUCT THE CAR... | 2024 |
| Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society Inc | New Haven, IN | $150,000 | SECOND PAYMENT OF $150,000 ON A PLEDGE OF $450,000 PAYABLE OVER 3 YRS FOR THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO CONSTRUCT THE CAR... | 2024 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | New York, NY | $120,000 | FOR SECOND AND PREPAY OF FINAL PAYMENT ON A 3 YR PLEDGE OF $180,000.00: $60,000.00 FOR THE MET: HD LIVE IN NYC... | 2020 |
| Friends of Barker Civic Center Inc | Michigan City, IN | $94,000 | FOR YOUTH & FAMILY PROGRAMS, EXHIBITS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ($20,000), FOR THE NEW CURATORAL FELLOW... | 2020 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | New York, NY | $60,000 | FOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $180,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 3 YEARS FOR HD LIVE IN NYC SCHOOLS. | 2021 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | New York, NY | $60,000 | FOR FINAL PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $180,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 3 YEARS FOR HD LIVE IN NYC SCHOOLS. | 2021 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | New York, NY | $60,000 | FOR SECOND PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $180,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 3 YEARS FOR HD LIVE IN NYC SCHOOLS. | 2021 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | New York, NY | $60,000 | FOR FINAL PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $180,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 3 YEARS FOR HD LIVE IN NYC SCHOOLS. | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | New York, NY | $60,000 | FOR SECOND PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $180,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 3 YEARS FOR HD LIVE IN NYC SCHOOLS. | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | New York, NY | $60,000 | FOR FINAL PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $180,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 3 YEARS FOR HD LIVE IN NYC SCHOOLS. | 2022 |
| Field Museum of Natural History | Chicago, IL | $50,000 | FOR SECOND PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $150,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 3 YEARS FOR THE FIELD FORWARD CHALLENGE $2 FOR $1 MATCH... | 2020 |
| Field Museum of Natural History | Chicago, IL | $50,000 | FOR FINAL PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $150,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 3 YEARS FOR THE FIELD FORWARD CHALLENGE $2 FOR $1 MATCH BY... | 2020 |
| Field Museum of Natural History | Chicago, IL | $50,000 | FOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $150,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 3 YEARS FOR THE FIELD FORWARD CHALLENGE $2 FOR $1 MATCH BY... | 2021 |
| Field Museum of Natural History | Chicago, IL | $50,000 | FOR FINAL PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $150,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 3 YEARS FOR THE FIELD FORWARD CHALLENGE $2 FOR $1 MATCH BY... | 2021 |
| Field Museum of Natural History | Chicago, IL | $50,000 | FOR FINAL PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $150,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 3 YEARS FOR THE FIELD FORWARD CHALLENGE $2 FOR $1 MATCH BY... | 2023 |
| Goddard-Riverside Community Center | New York, NY | $50,000 | FOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $100,000 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT (TO SUPPORT BOTH... | 2023 |
| Goddard-Riverside Community Center | New York, NY | $50,000 | FOR FINAL PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $100,000 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT (TO SUPPORT BOTH... | 2023 |
| Goddard-Riverside Community Center | New York, NY | $50,000 | FOR FINAL PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $100,000 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT (TO SUPPORT BOTH... | 2024 |
| Field Museum of Natural History | Chicago, IL | $50,000 | FOR SECOND PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $150,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 3 YEARS FOR THE FIELD FORWARD CHALLENGE $2 FOR $1 MATCH... | 2022 |
| Unity Foundation of La Porte County | Michigan City, IN | $50,000 | FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE BANDSTAND. | 2022 |
| Row New York | New York, NY | $45,000 | FOR FINAL PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $100,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 3 YEARS FOR THE COMMUNITY BOATHOUSE & LEARNING CENTER... | 2020 |
| Row New York | New York, NY | $45,000 | FOR FINAL PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $100,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 3 YEARS FOR THE COMMUNITY BOATHOUSE & LEARNING CENTER... | 2021 |
| Michigan City Zoological Society Inc | Michigan City, IN | $45,000 | FOR BIG CAT HABITAT RENOVATION PROJECT | 2022 |
| St Mary'S Hospital for Children Inc | Bayside, NY | $40,000 | FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE VOCSN VENTILATOR. | 2020 |