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Jmr Barker Foundation

Waltham, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 136268289  ·  Private foundation

Jmr Barker Foundation is a private foundation based in Waltham, Massachusetts. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $3.1M in grants paid and $89.3M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 106 individual grants from this funder — $17.5M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for adult education. Below is its full funding profile.

$3.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$89.3M
Total assets
106
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Jmr Barker Foundation funds

Jmr Barker Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, education, food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureEducationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessK-12 Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Jmr Barker Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Mclean Hospital
GENERAL SUPPORT AND SPECIAL PROJECT
Belmont, MA$1.0M2023
Northfield Mount Hermon School
GENERAL SUPPORT AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Mount Herman, MA$1.0M2018
Northfield Mount Hermon School
SPECIAL PROJECT
Mount Herman, MA$1.0M2020
Medical University of South Carolina Foundation
SPECIAL PROJECT
Charleston, SC$1.0M2024
Yale University
SPECIAL PROJECT
New Haven, CT$800K2024
Newton-wellesley Hospital Charitable Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT AND SPECIAL PROJECT
Newton, MA$760K2022
Yale University
SPECIAL PROJECT
New Haven, CT$700K2023
Summer Search Boston
SPECIAL PROJECT
Jamaica Plain, MA$600K2022
Mclean Hospital
GENERAL SUPPORT AND SPECIAL PROJECT
Belmont, MA$540K2022
Open Doorcape Ann Food Pantry Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Gloucester, MA$530K2022
Ut Health Science Center San Antonio
GENERAL SUPPORT AND SPECIAL PROJECT
San Antonio, TX$525K2018
Ut Health Science Center San Antonio
SPECIAL PROJECT
San Antonio, TX$500K2020
Austin Achieve Public Schools
GENERAL SUPPORT, CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, AND SPECIAL PROJECT
Austin, TX$395K2023
Open Doorcape Ann Food Pantry Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT AND SPECIAL PROJECT
Gloucester, MA$380K2023
E3 Alliance
GENERAL SUPPORT AND SPECIAL PROJECTS
Austin, TX$310K2020

Jmr Barker Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$3.2M
2020$3.1M
2022$4.1M
2023$3.3M
2024$3.8M

How to apply for funding from Jmr Barker Foundation

Jmr Barker Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Jmr Barker Foundation

Does Jmr Barker Foundation accept grant applications?
Jmr Barker Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Jmr Barker Foundation fund?
Jmr Barker Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Mclean Hospital, Northfield Mount Hermon School, Northfield Mount Hermon School. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Jmr Barker Foundation give in grants?
Jmr Barker Foundation reported $3.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $17.5M over 106 grants.
Where is Jmr Barker Foundation located?
Jmr Barker Foundation is based in Waltham, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 136268289.
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About this profile. This page is built from Jmr Barker Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Jmr Barker Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.