Funder directory → New Hampshire → THE BARKER FOUNDATION INC
Private foundation · NASHUA, NH · EIN 026005885THE BARKER FOUNDATION INC
✓ Accepts unsolicited applications
Typical grant
$2,500–$18,311
median $4,134
Giving (latest FY)
$335,658
49 grants · FY2025
Assets
$6,123,134
gives in NH, MA, ME
Application form & materials: (1) ORGANIZATIONS REQUESTING AID ARE ASKED TO SUBMIT A ONE-PAGE CONCEPT PAPER FOR CONSIDERATION. THE CONCEPT PAPER SHOULD INCLUDE A BRIEF BACKGROUND STATEMENT ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION AND ITS PURPOSES, AN OUTLINE OF THE SPECIFIC PROJECT OR PROGRAM TO BE SUPPORTED, THE TOTAL PROJECT COST, A LISTING OF DIRECTORS OR TRUSTEES, AND EVIDENCE OF TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. ORGANIZATIONS SHOULD NOT SUBMIT MORE THAN ONE CONCEPT PAPER PER CALENDAR YEAR AND NO MATERIALS SUBMITTED WILL BE RETURNED. GRANTS ARE NOT MADE TO INDIVIDUALS FOR ANY REASON. (2) THE TRUSTEES ARE NOT IN A POSITION TO DERIVE ANY PRIVATE BENEFIT
Deadlines: SUBMISSIONS MUST ALLOW SUFFICIENT LEAD TIME FOR REVIEW BY THE TRUSTEES
Restrictions: THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS BY GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS, CHARITABLE FIELDS, KINDS OF INSTITUTIONS, ETC. THE MAJORITY OF REQUESTS ARE FROM NEW HAMPSHIRE ORGANIZATIONS.
Contact: DOUGLAS M BARKER TREASURER · PO BOX 328, NASHUA, NH, 030610328 · 6038891763
| Grantee | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA OF GREATER NASHUA · NASHUA, NH | GENERAL PURPOSE | $32,570 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER NASHUA · NASHUA, NH | GENERAL PURPOSE | $26,007 |
| CHILDREN'S DYSLEXIA CENTER · NASHUA, NH | GENERAL PURPOSE | $19,721 |
| HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE CARE · MERRIMACK, NH | GENERAL PURPOSE | $19,433 |
| NASHUA SOUP KITCHEN AND SHELTER INC · NASHUA, NH | GENERAL PURPOSE | $18,312 |
| MEALS ON WHEELS OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY · MERRIMACK, NH | GENERAL PURPOSE | $18,311 |
| SHRINERS HOSPITAL · BOSTON, MA | GENERAL PURPOSE | $15,123 |
| SHARE OUTREACH INC · MILFORD, NH | GENERAL PURPOSE | $7,000 |
| YMCA OF GREATER NASHUA · NASHUA, NH | GENERAL PURPOSE | $3,000 |
| VNA OF FRANKLIN · FRANKLIN, NH | GENERAL PURPOSE | $925 |
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.