Private foundation · EIN 27-4393057 · Rcho Santa Fe, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

J K Barker 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 18 grants paid, $150K total, median $10K. 50% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
18
$150K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St John the Baptist Greek Orthodox ChurchOmaha, NECharitable$19K
Assistance League of OmahaOmaha, NECharitable$10K
Discalced Carmelite NunsSioux City, IACharitable$10K
Disconnect Collective IncSouth Beach, CACharitable$10K
Elder Help of San DiegoSan Diego, CACharitable$10K
Golden Retrivever Rescue in NebraskaBoys Town, NECharitable$10K
Kitchens for GoodSan Diego, CACharitable$10K
Kpbs Public MediaSan Diego, CACharitable$10K
Omaha World-Herald GoodfellowsOmaha, NECharitable$10K
Radio Talking Book ServiceOmaha, NECharitable$10K
Serving SeniorsSan Diego, CACharitable$10K
Science DeliveredSan Diego, CACharitable$8,000
Open Door MissionOmaha, NECharitable$7,000
ALS San DiegoDel Mar, CACharitable$5,000
Omaha Community PlayhouseOmaha, NECharitable$5,000
DonorschooseorgNew York, NYCharitable$4,276
San Diego Zoo Wildlife AllianceSan Diego, CACharitable$916
Lions Tigers & BearsAlpine, CACharitable$500

By state: Nebraska 7 · California 9 · Iowa 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

J K Barker Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Rcho Santa Fe, California, administered in care of Jamie Barker, tax-exempt since 2011. 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 J K Barker Foundation 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 J K Barker Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $150K across 18 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does J K Barker Foundation give?

Nebraska (7 grants), California (9 grants), Iowa (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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