Friends of Barker Civic Center Inc
Restoration, promotion, and maintenance of barker civic center, Michigan city, in - a museum
Friends of Barker Civic Center Inc at a glance
In short: Friends of Barker Civic Center Inc gave $1.6M across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $1.6M), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $1,616,022
- +611.8% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $1,616,022
- +611.8% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $1,616,022
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of Barker Civic Center Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was City of Michigan City Indiana ($1.6M).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $227K (2020) to $1.6M (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Michigan City Indiana Michigan City, IN | Restoration of Barker Civic Center | $1,616,022 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $1,684,272 | $1,725,307 | $1,616,022 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $38,035 | $247,412 | $233,319 | $227,040 | 1 | $11 |
About Friends of Barker Civic Center Inc
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Barker Civic Center Inc is a public charity, based in Michigan City, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.6M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Barker Civic Center Inc is led by Alexander B. Ross, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Alexander B. Ross
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Parry
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Frankenburge
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom McCormick
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Beutner
Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan M. Demaio
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Friends of Barker Civic Center Inc
How much does Friends of Barker Civic Center Inc give each year?
Friends of Barker Civic Center Inc gave $1.6M across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $227K across 1 grant.
Where does Friends of Barker Civic Center Inc operate?
Friends of Barker Civic Center Inc has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is Friends of Barker Civic Center Inc's EIN?
Friends of Barker Civic Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1479316. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 16, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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