The Barker Welfare Foundation
Glen Head, New York · EIN 366018526 · Private foundation
Based in Glen Head, New York, The Barker Welfare Foundation has awarded $11.8M across 1,026 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society Inc. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What The Barker Welfare Foundation funds
The Barker Welfare Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, economic development, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, homeless population, older adults, veterans, young adults.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society Inc FIRST PAYMENT OF $150,000 ON A PLEDGE OF $450,000 PAYABLE OVER 3 YRS FOR THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO CONSTRUCT THE CAR SHOP WHICH WILL BE NAMES | New Haven, IN | $150K | 2025 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association Inc FOR SECOND AND PREPAY OF FINAL PAYMENT ON A 3 YR PLEDGE OF $180,000.00: $60,000.00 FOR THE MET: HD LIVE IN NYC SCHOOLS ONLY & $60,000.00 FOR | New York, NY | $120K | 2020 |
| Friends of Barker Civic Center Inc FOR YOUTH & FAMILY PROGRAMS, EXHIBITS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ($20,000), FOR THE NEW CURATORAL FELLOW ($18,000) ,FOR THE ELECTRICAL RESTO | Michigan City, IN | $94K | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from The Barker Welfare Foundation
From The Barker Welfare Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at barkerwelfare.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Barker Welfare Foundation
- Does The Barker Welfare Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Barker Welfare Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Barker Welfare Foundation fund?
- The Barker Welfare Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society Inc, Metropolitan Opera Association Inc, Friends of Barker Civic Center Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Barker Welfare Foundation give in grants?
- The Barker Welfare Foundation reported $3.5M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.8M over 1,026 grants.
- Where is The Barker Welfare Foundation located?
- The Barker Welfare Foundation is based in Glen Head, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 366018526.
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