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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 36-6018526

The Barker Welfare Foundation

A private foundation in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 124 grants and $1.5 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Sep 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Susan M Demaio
The Barker Welfare Foundation PO, Box 31432
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420
(561) 677-9119
[email protected]
Form and materials
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.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,506,172

    Grants listed
    124
    Assets, end of year
    $106,057,771

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,848,531

    Grants listed
    167
    Assets, end of year
    $104,073,946

  • Tax year 2022

    $2,279,686

    Grants listed
    203
    Assets, end of year
    $93,200,855

  • Tax year 2021

    $2,631,967

    Grants listed
    212
    Assets, end of year
    $88,183,793

  • Tax year 2020

    $4,763,561

    Grants listed
    237
    Assets, end of year
    $105,939,654

  • Tax year 2019

    $3,502,450

    Grants listed
    322
    Assets, end of year
    $82,177,550

Grants paid in 2024

124 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society IncNew Haven, IN

    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
  2. Metropolitan Opera Association IncNew York, NY

    For first payment on a pledge of $100,000.00 payable over 3 years for HD live in NYC schools.

    $50,000
  3. Citizens Concerned for the Homeless IncMichigan City, IN

    For first payment on a pledge of $80,000.00 payable over 2 years for general operating support

    $40,000
  4. Academy for Urban School LeadershipChicago, IL

    For first payment on a pledge of $50,000.00 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $25,000
  5. Chicago Commons AssociationChicago, IL

    For first payment on a pledge of $50,000.00 payable over 2 years for family hub program

    $25,000
  6. Georgia O'Keeffe MuseumSanta Fe, NM

    For final payment on a pledge of $50,000.00 payable over 2 years for the new gok museum.

    $25,000
  7. Grand Street Settlement IncNew York, NY

    For final payment on a pledge of $75,000.00 payable over 3 years for the second century capital campaign.

    $25,000
  8. Jack & Shirley Lubeznik Center for the Arts IncMichigan City, IN

    For final payment on a pledge of $50,000 payable over 2 years for general operating support

    $25,000
  9. New York Botanical GardenBronx, NY

    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
  10. Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan WashingtonWashington, DC

    For primary care services

    $25,000
  11. Queens Community House IncForest Hills, NY

    For first payment on a pledge of $50,000.00 payable over 2 years for the general operating support.

    $25,000
  12. Success Academy Charter School IncNew York, NY

    For final payment on a pledge of $50,000 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $25,000
  13. Lenox Hill Neighborhood House IncNew York, NY

    For final payment on a pledge of $45,000.00 payable over 2 years for older adult services program.

    $22,500
  14. United Neighborhood Houses of New York City IncNew York, NY

    For first payments on a pledge of $45,000.00 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $22,500
  15. American Museum of Natural HistoryNew York, NY

    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
  16. Hope ProgramBrooklyn, NY

    For first payment on a pledge of $40,000.00 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $20,000
  17. Services for the Underserved IncNew York, NY

    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
  18. Sunnyside Community Services IncSunnyside, NY

    For first payment on a pledge of $40,000.00 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $20,000
  19. Town of Palm Beach United Way IncPalm Beach, FL

    For general operating support

    $20,000
  20. Dunebrook IncMichigan City, IN

    For final payment on a pledge of $35,000.00 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $17,500
  21. Family Advocates IncLa Porte, IN

    For final payment on a pledge of $35,000.00 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $17,500
  22. Project Hospitality IncStaten Island, NY

    For first payment on a pledge of $35,000 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $17,500
  23. Read Alliance IncNew York, NY

    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
  24. Wildlife Conservation SocietyBronx, NY

    For first payment on a pledge of $35,000.00 payable over 2 years for WCS education programs.

    $17,500
  25. Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY

    For the MSK society.

    $16,200
  26. Avenues for JusticeNew York, NY

    For final payment on a pledge of $30,000.00 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $15,000
  27. Big Brothers and Big Sisters of New York City IncNew York, NY

    For final payment on a pledge of $30,000.00 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $15,000
  28. Brooklyn Youth Chorus Academy IncBrooklyn, NY

    For general operating support.

    $15,000
  29. Door - A Center for Alternatives IncNew York, NY

    For first payment on a pledge of $30,000.00 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $15,000
  30. Exalt YouthNew York, NY

    For final payment on a pledge of $30,000.00 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $15,000
  31. Mercy Center IncBronx, NY

    For final payment on a pledge of $30,000.00 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $15,000
  32. National Dance Institute IncNew York, NY

    For first payment on a pledge of $30,000.00 payable over 2 years for general operating support

    $15,000
  33. Open Door Community Alliance IncMichigan City, IN

    For first payment on a pledge of $30,000.00 payable over 2 years for the adolescent health center.

    $15,000
  34. Reaching Out Community Services IncBrooklyn, NY

    For first payment on a pledge of $30,000 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $15,000
  35. Rocking the Boat IncBronx, NY

    For final payment on a pledge of $30,000 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $15,000
  36. Safe Horizon IncNew York, NY

    For first payment on a pledge of $30,000.00 payable over 2 years for the safe horizon child advocacy centers

    $15,000
  37. Housing Opportunities & Maintenance for the Elderly IncChicago, IL

    For final payment on a pledge of $27,000.00 payable over 2 years for the upkeep and repair program.

    $13,500
  38. Adaptive Design Association IncNew York, NY

    For final payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $12,500
  39. Build IncChicago, IL

    For first payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for the intervention program.

    $12,500
  40. Chicago Historical SocietyChicago, IL

    For final payment on a pledge of $25,000 payable over 2 years for the education programs.

    $12,500
  41. Chicago Symphony OrchestraChicago, IL

    For final payment on a pledge of 25,000.00 payable over 2 years for cso-connect programming in the chicago public schools on the south and south west side of chicago.

    $12,500
  42. Girls Incorporated of ChicagoChicago, IL

    For final payment in a pledge of $25,000 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $12,500
  43. Girls Incorporated of New York City Inc (girls Clubs of America Inc)New York, NY

    For final payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $12,500
  44. Knowledge HouseBronx, NY

    For final payment on a pledge of $25,000 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $12,500
  45. Michiana Humane Society IncMichigan City, IN

    For first payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $12,500
  46. Mind Builders Creative Arts CoBronx, NY

    For first payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $12,500
  47. Noble Network of Charter SchoolsChicago, IL

    For final payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $12,500
  48. Part of the Solution IncBronx, NY

    For final payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $12,500
  49. Publicolor IncNew York, NY

    For final payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $12,500
  50. Red Hook Initiative IncBrooklyn, NY

    For final payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $12,500
  51. Reins of Life IncSouth Bend, IN

    For first payment on a pledge of $25,000 payable over 2 years for general operating support (michigan city only).

    $12,500
  52. Services for the Underserved IncNew York, NY

    General operating support for veteran's services division.

    $12,500
  53. Social and Learning Institute for the Disadvantaged IncMichigan City, IN

    For final payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $12,500
  54. Student Leadership Network (young Women's Leadership Network Inc)New York, NY

    For final payment on a $25,000.00 pledge payable over 2 years for the college bound initiative.

    $12,500
  55. Young Peoples Chorus of New York City IncNew York, NY

    For first payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for the school choruses program

    $12,500
  56. Youth GuidanceChicago, IL

    For final payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for general operating support for the bam and wow programs in the chicago public schools

    $12,500
  57. Youth Service Bureau of Laporte City IncLaporte, IN

    For first payment on pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $12,500
  58. Dorot IncNew York, NY

    For first payment on a pledge of $24,000.00 payable over 2 years for social work home assessment and case assistance for older adults.

    $12,000
  59. Scan-Harbor IncNew York, NY

    For first payment on a pledge of $24,000.00 payable over 2 years for the violence prevention program.

    $12,000
  60. Trinity Episcopal ChurchRoslyn, NY

    For the general fund.

    $10,086
  61. Ability BeyondBethel, CT

    For first payment on a pledge of $20,000 payable over 2 years for the halpin house project.

    $10,000
  62. Deborah's PlaceChicago, IL

    For final payment on a pledge of $20,000.00 payable over 2 years for the comprehensive support services for residents.

    $10,000
  63. El Sol Jupiter's Neighborhood Resource CenterJupiter, FL

    For general operating support.

    $10,000
  64. Family RescueChicago, IL

    For first payment on a pledge of $20,000 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $10,000
  65. First Serve NMSanta Fe, NM

    For general operating support

    $10,000
  66. Fresh Youth Initiatives IncNew York, NY

    For final payment on a pledge of $20,000.00 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $10,000
  67. Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, IL

    For final payment on a pledge of $20,000.00 payable over 2 years for the healthy student markets program.

    $10,000
  68. Hot Bread Kitchen LTDNew York, NY

    For final payment on a pledge of $20,000.00 payable over 2 years for the workforce program.

    $10,000
  69. Intrepid Museum Foundation IncNew York, NY

    For first payment on a pledge of $20,000.00 payable over 2 years for the intrepid museum access initiative.

    $10,000
  70. Lawyers Alliance for New YorkNew York, NY

    For final payment on a pledge of $20,000.00 payable over 2 years for legal and educational assistance supporting nonprofits that serve children, youth, seniors, and families.

    $10,000
  71. Lord's PlaceWest Palm BCH, FL

    For general operating support.

    $10,000
  72. McLaren Northern Michigan FoundationPetoskey, MI

    For first payment of $10,000 on a pledge of $20,000 payable over 2 years for the nurse intern program.

    $10,000
  73. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY

    Pioneering breakthroughs for young adults with cancer

    $10,000
  74. New York Public Library Astor Lenox & Tilden FoundationsNew York, NY

    For first payment on a pledge of $20,000.00 payable over 2 years for the summer learning program.

    $10,000
  75. Safe Horizon IncNew York, NY

    For first payment on a pledge of $20,000.00 payable over 2 years for the street work project

    $10,000
  76. Women's Resource Center of Northern Michigan IncPetoskey, MI

    For the capital campaign.

    $10,000
  77. Art Therapy Outreach Project CorporationNew York, NY

    For final payment on a pledge of $16,000 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $8,000
  78. Chapin SchoolNew York, NY

    For the annual fund.

    $7,500
  79. Food DepotSanta Fe, NM

    For general operating support

    $7,500
  80. Girls Incorporated of Santa Fe IncSanta Fe, NM

    For general operating support

    $7,500
  81. Health Advocates for Older People IncNew York, NY

    For final payment on a pledge of $15,000 payable over 2 years for the healthy aging program.

    $7,500
  82. Deerfield AcademyDeerfield, MA

    For the annual fund.

    $5,250
  83. American Museum of Natural HistoryNew York, NY

    For general operating support.

    $5,000
  84. Fund for American StudiesWashington, DC

    For general operating support

    $5,000
  85. Lighthouse for the Blind Palm BeachesWest Palm Beach, FL

    For general operating support.

    $5,000
  86. Open Door Community Alliance IncMichigan City, IN

    For the medication assistance program.

    $5,000
  87. Poughkeepsie Farm ProjectPoughkeepsie, NY

    For general operating support

    $5,000
  88. Project HospitalityStaten Island, NY

    For feeding programs.

    $5,000
  89. Reaching Out Community ServicesBrooklyn, NY

    For general operating support.

    $5,000
  90. Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra IncRidgefield, CT

    For the annual fund in honor of 60th anniversary celebration

    $5,000
  91. Services for the Underserved IncNew York, NY

    For general operating support for the veteran's services division.

    $5,000
  92. Society of the Third Street Music School Settlement IncNew York, NY

    For general operating support

    $5,000
  93. St Thomas More Play GroupNew York, NY

    ST. Thomas moore playgroup.

    $5,000
  94. Tomorrow's Rainbow IncCoconut Creek, FL

    For general operating support

    $5,000
  95. Town of Palm Beach United Way IncPalm Beach, FL

    For general operating support

    $5,000
  96. Wellness in SchoolsNew York, NY

    For the coach for kids program

    $5,000
  97. Wildlife Conservation SocietyBronx, NY

    For WCS education programs.

    $5,000
  98. Paladin IncMichigan City, IN

    For first payment on a pledge of $9,000 payable over 2 yrs for the employment program.

    $4,500
  99. Hope Program IncBrooklyn, NY

    For general operating support.

    $3,550
  100. A Contemporary Theatre of Connecticut (act)Ridgefield, CT

    For first payment on a pledge of $6,000 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $3,000
  101. Boys & Girls Club of RidgefieldRidgefield, CT

    For first payment on a pledge of $6,000 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $3,000
  102. Founders HallRidgefield, CT

    For final payment on a pledge of $11,000 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $3,000
  103. Kids Empowered by Youth Support Inc (keys)New Canaan, CT

    For first payment on a pledge of $6,000 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $3,000
  104. Kids in Crisis IncCos Cob, CT

    For final payment on a pledge of $6,000 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $3,000
  105. Pegasus Therapeutic Riding IncBrewster, NY

    For final payment on a pledge of $6,000 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $3,000
  106. Ridgefield Playhouse for Movies and the Performing Arts IncRidgefield, CT

    For final payment on a pledge of $6,000 payable over 2 years for arts in education program.

    $3,000
  107. Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra IncRidgefield, CT

    For first payment on a pledge of $6,000 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $3,000
  108. Ridgefield Veterans MemorialRidgefield, CT

    For final payment on a pledge of $6,000 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $3,000
  109. Visiting Nurse Association of Ridgefield IncRidgefield, CT

    For final payment on a pledge of $6,000.00 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $3,000
  110. Women's Center of Greater Danbury IncDanbury, CT

    For first payment on a pledge of $6,000 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $3,000
  111. Yale UniversityNew Haven, CT

    For the annual fund.

    $1,500
  112. Holy Trinity Episcopal ChurchWest Palm BCH, FL

    For the annual fund.

    $1,296
  113. Alzheimer's AssociationNew York, NY

    For the annual fund.

    $1,000
  114. Society of the Four ArtsPalm Beach, FL

    For the capital campaign.

    $1,000
  115. Sphere IncRidgefield, CT

    For general operating support.

    $1,000
  116. Harbor Springs Area Historical SocietyHarbor SPGS, MI

    For restoration of the shea engine.

    $750
  117. Town of Palm Beach United Way IncPalm Beach, FL

    For the general fund.

    $540
  118. Judicial WatchWashington, DC

    For the general fund.

    $500
  119. Phil Ramone Orchestra for ChildrenNew York, NY

    For general operating support.

    $500
  120. Portledge SchoolLocust Valley, NY

    For the mary f. Jonathan fund.

    $500
  121. Priory in the USA of the Order of St JohnWashington, DC

    For the general fund.

    $500
  122. Ridgebury Riders IncRidgefield, CT

    For general operating support.

    $500
  123. St John's Episcopal ChurchHarbor SPGS, MI

    For the general fund.

    $500
  124. St Paul's CathedralWashington, DC

    For the conservation of the ball and cross.

    $500

Approved for future payment

13 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society IncNew Haven, IN

    Second 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 named the haskell & barker car company.

    $150,000
  2. Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society IncNew Haven, IN

    Second 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 named the haskell & barker car company.

    $150,000
  3. Queens Community House IncForest Hills, NY

    For final payment on a pledge of $75,000.00 payable over 3 years for the capital campaign to create an expanded and renovated forest hills community center.

    $25,000
  4. Open Door Community Alliance IncMichigan City, IN

    For final payment on a pledge of $30,000.00 payable over 2 years for the adolescent health center.

    $15,000
  5. Michiana Humane Society IncMichigan City, IN

    For final payment on a pledge of $25,000 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $12,500
  6. Reins of Life IncSouth Bend, IN

    For final payment on a pledge of $25,000 payable over 2 years for general operating support (michigan city only).

    $12,500
  7. Young Peoples Chorus of New York City IncNew York, NY

    For final payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for the school choruses program

    $12,500
  8. Youth Service Bureau of Laporte City IncLaporte, IN

    For final payment on pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $12,500
  9. Ability Beyond Disability IncBethel, CT

    For final payment on a pledge of $20,000 payable over 2 years to support the construction of the new halpin lane residence group home in ridgefield CT.

    $10,000
  10. McLaren Northern Michigan FoundationPetoskey, MI

    For final payment of $10,000 on a pledge of $20,000 payable over 2 years for the nurse intern program.

    $10,000
  11. Paladin IncMichigan City, IN

    For final payment on a pledge of $9,000 payable over 2 yrs for general operating support.

    $4,500
  12. A Contemporary Theatre of Connecticut (act)Ridgefield, CT

    For final payment on a pledge of $6,000 payable over 2 years for general operating support.

    $3,000
  13. A Contemporary Theatre of Connecticut (act)Ridgefield, CT

    For final payment on a pledge of $6,000 payable over 2 yrs for general operating support.

    $3,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services19 grants $256,50028% of the total
  2. Arts and culture16 grants $207,75023% of the total
  3. Education10 grants $122,75013% of the total
  4. Housing and shelter3 grants $60,0007% of the total
  5. Food and agriculture4 grants $42,5005% of the total
  6. Youth development4 grants $38,0004% of the total
  7. 9 other causes20 grants $193,09021% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. New York62 grants $799,336
  2. Indiana12 grants $324,500
  3. Illinois12 grants $168,500
  4. Florida9 grants $57,836
  5. New Mexico4 grants $50,000
  6. Connecticut15 grants $48,000
  7. District of Columbia5 grants $31,500
  8. Michigan4 grants $21,250
  9. Massachusetts1 grant $5,250

Officers, directors and trustees

13 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Alline MathesonPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Frances B Hickox1ST VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Sarane R O'Connor2ND VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • James A B HickoxSECRETARY, DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Betsy L TurnerTREASURER, DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Susan M DemaioASST. SECRETARY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $364,588
  • Danielle H MooreIPP, DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Thornton MathesonDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Alexander B RossDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Sarane H RossDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Stephen B RossDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Walter L Ross IIIDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Adam WawrynekDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

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