Private foundation · EIN 20-8096672 · Omaha, Nebraska · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Barker Family Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $114K total, median $2,900. 62% of grants stayed in Nebraska.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
13
$114K
Median grant
$2,900
Stays in NE
62%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 12 of 13 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of DaytonDayton, OHCharitable$60K
Seal Family FoundationCarlsbad, CACharitable$13K
Boys TownBoys Town, NECharitable$11K
Big Brothers Big SistersOmaha, NECharitable$10K
Millard Public Schools FoundaitonOmaha, NECharitable$7,500
Ne College Baseball Hall of FameOmaha, NECharitable$7,500
Pga Reach NebraskaLincoln, NECharitable$2,900
Church of the NativityRancho Santa Fe, CACharitable$600
Omaha Community PlayhouseOmaha, NECharitable$550
Our Lady of TahoeZephyr Cove, NVCharitable$500
Open Door MissionOmaha, NECharitable$250
St James ChurchOmaha, NECharitable$100

By state: Ohio 1 · Nebraska 8 · California 2 · Nevada 1

About this foundation

Barker Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Omaha, Nebraska, tax-exempt since 2007. 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 Barker Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Barker Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $114K across 13 grants, a median of $2,900.

Where does Barker Family Foundation give?

Ohio (1 grants), Nebraska (8 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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