The Barkley Family Foundation Inc
The Barkley Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Indiana and several other states.
The Barkley Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Barkley Family Foundation Inc gave $21K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Indiana. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,779
- +493.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,078
- +196.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $875
- Total assets
- $4,302
- +26.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (87% 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 The Barkley Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6320 Ewing Street, Indianapolis, IN 46220
Phone: (317) 748-7554
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Barkley Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Coburn Place ($11K). Together the top 10 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 48 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana. The remaining grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa (5%), South Carolina (3%), Virginia (2%), and Michigan (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Barkley Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $750 repeat.
- 40% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 220% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2024) to $21K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coburn Place Indianapolis, IN | General Purposes | $10,684 |
| Indy Learning Team Indianapolis, IN | General Purposes | $3,145 |
| Outrun the Sun Indianapolis, IN | General Assistance | $2,500 |
| Special Olympics Indianapolis, IN | General Assistance | $1,000 |
| Lustgarten Pancreatic Research Boone, IA | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| Jake Laird Memorial Fund Noblesville, IN | General Assistance | $750 |
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | General Assistance | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity Johns Island, SC | General Purposes | $500 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | General Purposes | $500 |
| Kiawah Conservancy Kiawah Island, SC | General Purposes | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,302 | $22,500 | $21,604 | $20,779 | 10 | $20,779 | $190 |
| 2024 | $3,406 | — | $4,325 | $3,500 | 5 | $3,500 | $231 |
| 2023 | $7,731 | $12,500 | $6,906 | $6,250 | 12 | $6,250 | $243 |
| 2022 | $2,137 | $5,000 | $7,875 | $6,500 | 10 | $6,500 | $152 |
| 2021 | $5,012 | $12,500 | $11,740 | $11,100 | 11 | $11,100 | $228 |
| 2020 | $4,252 | — | $12,100 | $12,100 | 21 | — | $508 |
| 2019 | $16,352 | — | $20,067 | $19,250 | 22 | — | $1,300 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Barkley Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $190 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose stated work spans areas such as melanoma awareness and research, conservation, and other charitable purposes. Outrun the Sun says it works to build awareness of melanoma and other skin cancers, educate communities about prevention, and raise funds for melanoma research. The Nature Conservancy says its mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $20,779. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $10,684, with a median grant of $875. The largest grants included $10,684 to Coburn Place and $3,145 to Indy Learning Team, both in Indianapolis; $2,500 to Outrun the Sun in Indianapolis; and $1,000 each to Special Olympics in Indianapolis and Lustgarten Pancreatic Research in Boone, Iowa.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James M. Barkley as president, Lucinda J. Barkley as vice president, and Megan B. Bannister as secretary/treasurer.
The Barkley Family Foundation Inc is led by James M. Barkley, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James M. Barkley
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucinda J. Barkley
Vice President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan B. Bannister
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Barkley Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Barkley Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Barkley Family Foundation Inc gave $21K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4K across 5 grants.
What is The Barkley Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Barkley Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $875, and its average grant was $2,078, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Barkley Family Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Barkley Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Barkley Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (4 grants).
Does The Barkley Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Barkley Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Barkley Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Barkley Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Coburn Place ($10,684), Indy Learning Team ($3,145) and Outrun the Sun ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Barkley Family Foundation Inc?
The Barkley Family Foundation Inc reported $4K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $190 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Barkley Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose stated work spans areas such as melanoma awareness and research, conservation, and other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Barkley Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it 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 The Barkley Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Barkley Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2569459. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Barkley Family Foundation Inc 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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