Peter K Barker Foundation
The Peter K Barker Foundation is a private foundation based in Montecito, California. It supports other organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code through contributions and states that it is not involved in direct charitable activities.
Peter K Barker Foundation at a glance
In short: Peter K Barker Foundation gave $251K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in California. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $251,470
- -8.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,765
- -21.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,124,617
- +5.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Peter K Barker Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1284 East Mountain Drive, Montecito, CA 93108
Phone: (831) 250-7390
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Peter K Barker Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church ($75K). Together the top 10 received $247K.
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 99 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 4% to recipients in Wyoming.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Peter K Barker Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $218K (2022) to $302K (2021). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $251K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church Santa Barbara, CA | General Support | $75,000 |
| Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA | General Support | $60,000 |
| Pebble Beach Company Foundation Pebble Beach, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| J Paul Getty Trust Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Huntington Library San Marino, CA | General Support | $12,500 |
| Center for the Arts Jackson, WY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Montecito Retirement Assoc Montecito, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Del Monte Forest Conservancy Pebble Beach, CA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Pebble Beach Company Foundation Pebble Beach, CA | General Support | $1,470 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,124,617 | $492,596 | $293,990 | $251,470 | 15 | $254,720 | $453,426 | $259,656 |
| 2024 | $3,926,011 | $522,686 | $318,443 | $276,000 | 13 | $279,250 | $483,493 | $246,053 |
| 2023 | $3,721,768 | $91,587 | $265,326 | $221,400 | 14 | $227,925 | $54,186 | $218,803 |
| 2022 | $3,894,830 | $-2,669 | $276,421 | $218,250 | 26 | $221,350 | $10,001 | $237,280 |
| 2021 | $4,173,920 | $936,536 | $366,717 | $302,050 | 31 | $302,050 | $871,869 | $280,220 |
| 2020 | $3,604,031 | $253,720 | $288,423 | $241,487 | 24 | — | $206,869 | $231,669 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peter K Barker Foundation reported a distributable amount of $260K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says its primary purpose is to support other Section 501(c)(3)-exempt organizations through contributions. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions describe work in education, community philanthropy, and cultural events. For example, Pebble Beach Company Foundation says it funds educational programs and scholarships for Monterey County youth; Montecito Community Foundation says it supports a strong Montecito community and serves as a resource for philanthropy; and Center for the Arts describes its work as promoting cultural events for the benefit of the community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $251,470. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $75,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $75,000 to Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church, $60,000 to Claremont McKenna College, $50,000 to Pebble Beach Company Foundation, $25,000 to J Paul Getty Trust, and $12,500 to Huntington Library. The listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Peter K Barker and Robin B Barker as part-time trustees.
Peter K Barker Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Peter K. Barker
Trustee & Part-Time
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robin B. Barker
Trustee & Part-Time
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Peter K Barker Foundation
How much does Peter K Barker Foundation give each year?
Peter K Barker Foundation gave $251K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $276K across 13 grants.
What is Peter K Barker Foundation's typical grant size?
Peter K Barker Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $16,765, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Peter K Barker Foundation give grants?
Peter K Barker Foundation gives mostly in California: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (4 grants), Pebble Beach, CA (3 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Peter K Barker Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Peter K Barker Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Peter K Barker Foundation's largest grantees?
Peter K Barker Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church ($75,000), Claremont McKenna College ($60,000) and Pebble Beach Company Foundation ($51,470 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Peter K Barker Foundation?
Peter K Barker Foundation reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $255K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $260K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Peter K Barker Foundation fund?
The foundation says its primary purpose is to support other Section 501(c)(3)-exempt organizations through contributions. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions describe work in education, community philanthropy, and cultural events. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Peter K Barker Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Peter K Barker Foundation's EIN?
Peter K Barker Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3198247. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Peter K Barker Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Peter K Barker Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/peter-k-barker-foundation-morg_b7d0ad40552c47bcbd9363cceb125b1c
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