The Barker Foundation Inc
The Barker Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Providence, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $65K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $5K.
The Barker Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Barker Foundation Inc gave $15K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,551
- +34.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,638
- +34.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $64,948
- -6.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Barker Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Players ($8K). Together the top 4 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Barker Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 66% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2023) to $43K (2022). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Players Providence, RI | To Promote Drama in Providence RI | $8,051 |
| Trinity Repertory Company Providence, RI | To Promote Drama in Providence RI | $3,500 |
| The Highlander Charter School Providence, RI | To Promote Drama in Providence RI | $1,500 |
| Medal of Honor Mt Pleasant, SC | To Promote Drama in Providence RI | $1,500 |
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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 | $64,948 | $12,465 | $16,634 | $14,551 | 4 | $14,551 | $5,009 | $16,477 |
| 2024 | $69,117 | $16,726 | $17,982 | $10,852 | 4 | $10,852 | $4,744 | $14,462 |
| 2023 | $70,373 | $38,182 | $54,343 | $6,694 | 4 | $6,694 | $5,120 | $14,027 |
| 2022 | $86,534 | $29,539 | $44,992 | $42,715 | 3 | $42,715 | $5,220 | $15,739 |
| 2021 | $101,987 | $6,783 | $18,337 | $8,106 | 4 | $8,106 | $5,242 | $15,566 |
| 2020 | $113,541 | $6,908 | $14,018 | $11,661 | 4 | — | $4,251 | $13,827 |
| 2019 | $120,651 | $43,629 | $28,652 | $8,768 | 3 | — | $4,269 | $12,855 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Barker Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Barker Foundation Inc is led by David P. Crossley, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David P. Crossley
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Messier
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John Lombardo
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Matthew Oliverio
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Lucy R. Maddock
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Daniel Clement
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Holly B. Applegate
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Peter G. Lamberton
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Walter B. Cotter
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Nancy G. O'Brian
Recording Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Alma J. Fontana (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Thomas E. Harrison (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Stephan T. Haun (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Eva Maria Coffey (2020–2021) — Recording Secretary
- Former: Preston A. Atwood (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Barker Foundation Inc
How much does The Barker Foundation Inc give each year?
The Barker Foundation Inc gave $15K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11K across 4 grants.
What is The Barker Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Barker Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,638, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Barker Foundation Inc give grants?
The Barker Foundation Inc gives mostly in Rhode Island: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Providence, RI (3 grants).
Does The Barker Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Barker Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Promote Drama in Providence RI" (4 grants).
How large is The Barker Foundation Inc?
The Barker Foundation Inc reported $65K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (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 is The Barker Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Barker Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-6010560. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 2, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 13, 2024)
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