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Barker Welfare Foundation is a private trust based in PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1935. It holds total assets of $104.1M. Annual income is reported at $38.4M. TITLE TO THE BARKER MANSION WAS SUBSEQUENTLY TRANSFERRED TO THE CITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 1968 AGREEMENT. DURING JULY 2021, UNDER THE TERMS OF A TRANSFER AGREEMENT, THE CITY AND THE FOUNDATION AGREED THAT THE CITY SHALL TRANSFER ALL PROPERTY CONVEYED UNDER THE 1968 AGREEMENT TO A NEWLY FORMED LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY KNOWN AS THE BARKER MANSION LLC (THE "LLC"). THE LLC WAS INCORPORATED IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE DURING JUNE 2021 AND THE FOUNDATION IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE LLC. THE AUTHORIZED PURPOSE OF THE LLC IS TO OWN, OPERATE AND PRESERVE THE BARKER MANSION FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. THE FOUNDATION MANAGES THE LLC, APPOINTS OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS AND IS ALLOCATED 100% OF THE NET INCOME OR NET LOSSES OF THE LLC. According to available records, Barker Welfare Foundation has made 974 grants totaling $13.2M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $3.5M in 2020 to $2.3M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $4.8M distributed across 237 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $1.8M, with an average award of $14K. The foundation has supported 317 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Indiana, Illinois, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 16 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
CONTINUE THE TRANSITION PROCESS STARTED IN JULY 2021.TITLE TO THE BARKER MANSION WAS SUBSEQUENTLY TRANSFERRED TO THE CITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 1968 AGREEMENT. DURING JULY 2021, UNDER THE TERMS OF A TRANSFER AGREEMENT, THE CITY AND THE FOUNDATION AGREED THAT THE CITY SHALL TRANSFER ALL PROPERTY CONVEYED UNDER THE 1968 AGREEMENT TO A NEWLY FORMED LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY KNOWN AS THE BARKER MANSION LLC (THE "LLC"). THE LLC WAS INCORPORATED IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE DURING JUNE 2021 AND THE FOUNDATION IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE LLC. THE AUTHORIZED PURPOSE OF THE LLC IS TO OWN, OPERATE AND PRESERVE THE BARKER MANSION FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. THE FOUNDATION MANAGES THE LLC, APPOINTS OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS AND IS ALLOCATED 100% OF THE NET INCOME OR NET LOSSES OF THE LLC.
Expenses: $702K
TITLE TO THE BARKER MANSION WAS SUBSEQUENTLY TRANSFERRED TO THE CITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 1968 AGREEMENT. DURING JULY 2021, UNDER THE TERMS OF A TRANSFER AGREEMENT, THE CITY AND THE FOUNDATION AGREED THAT THE CITY SHALL TRANSFER ALL PROPERTY CONVEYED UNDER THE 1968 AGREEMENT TO A NEWLY FORMED LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY KNOWN AS THE BARKER MANSION LLC (THE "LLC"). THE LLC WAS INCORPORATED IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE DURING JUNE 2021 AND THE FOUNDATION IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE LLC. THE AUTHORIZED PURPOSE OF THE LLC IS TO OWN, OPERATE AND PRESERVE THE BARKER MANSION FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. THE FOUNDATION MANAGES THE LLC, APPOINTS OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS AND IS ALLOCATED 100% OF THE NET INCOME OR NET LOSSES OF THE LLC. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 974 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, IN, IL.
Barker Welfare Foundation has distributed a total of $13.2M across 974 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $14K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $1.8M.
The application deadline is COMPLETE PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE FEBRUARY 1ST AND BEFORE AUGUST 1ST.. 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.
Barker Welfare Foundation is headquartered in PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL. While based in FL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 16 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan M Demaio | ASST. SECRETARY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $333K | $46K | $379K |
| Thomas P Mccormick | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| James A B Hickox | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Walter L Ross Iii | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephen B Ross | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$4.2M
Total Assets
$93.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$93.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
$164K
Net Investment Income
$2.7M
Distribution Amount
$3.4M
Total Grants
974
Total Giving
$13.2M
Average Grant
$14K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
317
Most Common Grant
$13K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd ServicesFOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $50,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association IncFOR FINAL PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $180,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 3 YEARS FOR HD LIVE IN NYC SCHOOLS. | New York, NY | $60K | 2023 |
| Field Museum Of Natural HistoryFOR FINAL PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $150,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 3 YEARS FOR THE FIELD FORWARD CHALLENGE $2 FOR $1 MATCH BY FIELD TRUSTEES. | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Goddard-Riverside Community CenterFOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $100,000 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT (TO SUPPORT BOTH GODDARD GRANT $70K & ISAACS $30K). | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
Other foundations that have funded Barker Welfare Foundation.
| Funder | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter C Kesling Foundation | $10K | 2022 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Alline Matheson |
| 1ST VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Sarane H Ross | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexander B Ross | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John L Leinweber | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Thornton Matheson | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarane R O'Connor | SECRETARY, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Betsy L Turner | TREASURER, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Danielle H Moore | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Frances B Hickox | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Adam Wawrynek | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Citizens Concerned For The Homeless IncFOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $70,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Michigan City, IN | $35K | 2023 |
| Henry Street SettlementFOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $55,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $28K | 2023 |
| Queens Community House IncFOR 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. | Forest Hills, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Grand Street Settlement IncFOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $75,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 3 YEARS FOR THE SECOND CENTURY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Town Of Palm Beach United Way IncFOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $50,000 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Palm Beach, FL | $25K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Metropolitan Washington Dc IncEXPANSION OF PRIMARY CARE OFFERINGS | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Jack & Shirley Lubeznik Center For The Arts IncFOR FINAL PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $50,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | Michigan City, IN | $25K | 2023 |
| Island Harvest LtdFOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $50,000 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Melville, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| City Harvest IncFOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $50,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | Brooklyn, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Build IncFOR FINAL PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $75,000 PAYABLE OVER 3 YEARS FOR BUILD THE FUTURE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN. | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Chicago Commons AssociationFOR FINAL PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $50,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR FAMILY HUB PROGRAM. | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Jericho ProjectFOR NEW YORK CITY VETERAN PROGRAMS ONLY. | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| University Settlement Society Of New YorkFOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $50,000 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| United Neighborhood Houses Of New York IncFOR FINAL PAYMENTS ON A PLEDGE OF $45,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | New York, NY | $23K | 2023 |
| Sanctuary For Families IncFOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $45,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | New York, NY | $23K | 2023 |
| Union Settlement Association Of New YorkFOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $45,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | New York, NY | $23K | 2023 |
| Sunnyside Community Services IncFOR FINAL PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $40,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | Sunnyside, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Project Renewal IncFOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $40,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR THE MOBILE HEALTH CARE FOR HOMELESS NEW YORKERS ($10,000) & NEXT STEP WORKFORCE PROGRAM ($10,000) | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Partnership With Children IncFOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $20,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Kipp New YorkFOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $40,000 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Hudson GuildFOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $40,000 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Hope Program IncFOR FINAL PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $40,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | Brooklyn, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Visionsservices For The Blind And Visually ImpairedFOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $40,000 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Center For Alternative Sentencing And Employment Services IncFOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $40,000 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | Brooklyn, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Services For The Underserved IncOR FINAL 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. | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Chicago Youth CentersFOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $40,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Dunebrook IncFOR FINAL PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $35,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | Michigan City, IN | $18K | 2023 |
| New York Landmarks Conservancy IncFOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $35,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR THE SACRED SITES PROGRAM. | New York, NY | $18K | 2023 |
| Jacob A Riis Neighborhood SettlementFOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $35,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | Long Island City, NY | $18K | 2023 |
| Per Scholas IncFOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $35,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR PER SCHOLAS NEW YORK TECH TRAINING PROGRAM. | Bronx, NY | $18K | 2023 |
| American Museum Of Natural HistoryFOR FINAL PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $35,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEAR FOR THE EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT THE AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY. | New York, NY | $18K | 2023 |
| Wildlife Conservation SocietyFOR FINAL PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $35,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR WCS EDUCATION PROGRAMS. | Bronx, NY | $18K | 2023 |
| Wave Hill IncFOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $32,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR WAVE HILL EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Bronx, NY | $16K | 2023 |
| Trinity Episcopal ChurchFOR THE GENERAL FUND | Rosyln, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Mercy Center IncFOR FINAL PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $30,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | Bronx, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Ywca Of Metropolitan ChicagoFOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $30,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Art Institute Of ChicagoFOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $30,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FUNDS WILL PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SUPPORT FOR KEY STAFF POSITIONS THAT WILL DEVELOP AND EXECUTE K-12 STUDENT AND TEACHER PROGRAMS DURING THE 2023-2024 AND 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEARS, WITH A STRATEGIC FOCUS ON CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN NEIGHBORHOODS OF NEED. | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Avenues For JusticeFOR FINAL PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $30,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Big Brothers-Big Sisters Of Metropolitan ChicagoFOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $30,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Brooklyn Youth Chorus Academy IncFOR FINAL PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $30,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Church Of The Holy ApostlesFOR FINAL PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $30,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Coalition For The Homeless IncFOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $30,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Door - A Center For Alternatives IncFOR FINAL PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $30,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim FoundationFOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $30,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR ON-SITE SCHOOL PROGRAMS. | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Search And Care IncFOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $30,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Harbor Springs Area Historical Society IncFINAL PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $45,000 PAYABLE OVER 3 YEARS FOR THE SHAY HOUSE RESTORATION. | Harbor Springs, MI | $15K | 2023 |
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