The Barker Welfare Foundation
The Barker Welfare Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Established in 1934, the foundation evolved from the Barker Annuity Fund, which was created in 1924 following the sale of the Haskell-Barker Car Company to the Pullman Company. The foundation operates with the involvement of numerous Barker-Hickox heirs and provides grants to qualified charitable organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.8M
-18.9% YoY
Grant Count
167
-17.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-1.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission of the Barker Welfare Foundation is to make grants to qualified charitable organizations whose initiatives improve the quality of life, with an emphasis on strengthening youth and families, reflecting the philanthropy of Catherine Barker Hickox, the founder.
The foundation considers grant applications from institutions and agencies operating in the following fields:
- Health and welfare
- Education
- Cultural activities
- Civic affairs
- Youth and family services
- Child welfare and youth agencies
- Health services and rehabilitation
- Aid to the handicapped
- Family planning
- Libraries
- Environmental programs
- Recreation
- Programs for the elderly
- Museums and fine and performing arts
Grantmaking
The foundation made 322 grants in its most recent reporting year. Grant amounts typically range from $500 to $50,000, with a median grant size of approximately $13,000.
Grant Range
of approximately $13,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily serves:
- New York City (the five boroughs only)
- Michigan City, Indiana
The foundation also supports organizations across multiple states including Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, New Mexico, New York, and South Carolina, as well as major urban areas including Chicago and Washington DC.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending September 2024:
- Total Assets: $104,073,946
- Total Revenue: $4,872,089
- Total Expenses: $3,803,483
- Net Income: $1,068,606
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of Fiscal Year Ending September 2023:
- Total Assets: $93,200,855
- Total Revenue: $3,077,555
- Total Expenses: $4,175,155
- Total Giving: $1,848,531
The foundation has been tax-exempt since June 1935.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Barker Welfare Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board and Staff:
- Danielle H. Moore – President and Director
- Alline Matheson – 1st Vice President and Director
- Frances B. Hickox – 2nd Vice President and Director
- Betsy L. Turner – Treasurer and Director
- Sarane R. O'Connor – Secretary and Director
- Susan M. DeMaio – Assistant Secretary and Executive Director (compensated staff member)
- Alexander B. Ross – Director
- Sarane H. Ross – Director
- Stephen B. Ross – Director
- Walter L. Ross III – Director
- James A. B. Hickox – Director
- Frances H. Barker – Director
The foundation employs 4 staff members.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIELLE H MOORE | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALLINE MATHESON | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FRANCES B HICKOX | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BETSY L TURNER | TREASURER, DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SARANE R O'CONNOR | SECRETARY, DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUSAN M DEMAIO | ASST. SECRETARY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $345,838 |
| ALEXANDER B ROSS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SARANE H ROSS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN B ROSS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WALTER L ROSS III | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMES A B HICKOX | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FRANCES H BARKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| THORNTON MATHESON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ADAM WAWRYNEK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 31432 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420
Phone: +1 (561) 677-9119
Website: www.barkerwelfare.org
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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