Private foundation · EIN 20-8079077 · Pikeville, Kentucky · Philanthropy & grantmaking

T W Barker Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $837K total, median $10K. 82% of grants stayed in Kentucky.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$837K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in KY
82%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.9M

Grants paid in 2025

11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Christian Community Center LLCPikeville, KYSupport$495K
Christian Community Center LLCPikeville, KYEquipment & Facilities Improvements$238K
Peter Creek Presbyterian ChurchPhelps, KYGeneral Operations$42K
Helphing Hands of PhelpsPhelps, KYOperating support$24K
Lingap Children's FoundationJackson, MISupport$12K
Fellowship of Christian AthletesPrestonsburg, KYSupport$10K
Shepherd Memorial Presbyterian ChurchStopover, KYSupport$5,000
Cedar IncPikeville, KYOperations support$5,000
Shriners Children's LexingtonLexington, KYSupport$2,500
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral Operations$2,500
Coats for KidsPikeville, KYPurchase of coats$1,000

By state: Kentucky 9 · Michigan 1 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

T W Barker Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Pikeville, Kentucky, administered in care of Thurman W Barker, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does T W Barker Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does T W Barker Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $837K across 11 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does T W Barker Family Foundation Inc give?

Kentucky (9 grants), Michigan (1 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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