The Robert and KIA Barker Foundation
The Robert and KIA Barker Foundation is a private foundation, based in Herndon, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $9K. Net investment income was $98K.
The Robert and KIA Barker Foundation at a glance
In short: The Robert and KIA Barker Foundation gave $9K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,618
- -57.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,077
- -41.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $584
- Total assets
- $2,274,146
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Robert and KIA Barker Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Navy Elementary PTO ($3K). Together the top 8 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Robert and KIA Barker Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 22% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2021) to $29K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Navy Elementary PTO Fairfax, VA | Charitable | $3,100 |
| Safespot Children's Advocacy Ctr of Fairfax Fairfax, VA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Oakton High School PTSA Vienna, VA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Made in Reston Reston, VA | Charitable | $668 |
| Hero's Bridge Warrenton, VA | Charitable | $500 |
| Simple Changes Lorton, VA | Charitable | $500 |
| Eddie Hurley Project Inc Vienna, VA | Charitable | $250 |
| Franklin Middle School Chantilly, VA | Charitable | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,274,146 | — | $8,618 | $8,618 | 8 | $8,618 | $98,250 | $39,457 |
| 2023 | $2,193,135 | — | $20,313 | $20,313 | 11 | $20,313 | $98,890 | $36,183 |
| 2022 | $2,169,221 | — | $28,976 | $28,976 | 13 | $28,976 | $37,849 | $34,895 |
| 2021 | $2,033,251 | $213,584 | $7,353 | $7,353 | 8 | $10,653 | $148,364 | $29,610 |
| 2020 | $1,689,666 | $373,116 | $22,657 | $22,657 | 13 | — | $176,453 | $20,802 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert and KIA Barker Foundation reported a distributable amount of $39K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Robert and KIA Barker Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kia C. Barker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert A. Barker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Robert and KIA Barker Foundation
How much does The Robert and KIA Barker Foundation give each year?
The Robert and KIA Barker Foundation gave $9K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20K across 11 grants.
What is The Robert and KIA Barker Foundation's typical grant size?
The Robert and KIA Barker Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $584, and its average grant was $1,077, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Robert and KIA Barker Foundation give grants?
The Robert and KIA Barker Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fairfax, VA (2 grants) and Vienna, VA (2 grants).
Does The Robert and KIA Barker Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Robert and KIA Barker Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (8 grants).
Who are The Robert and KIA Barker Foundation's largest grantees?
The Robert and KIA Barker Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Navy Elementary PTO ($3,100), Safespot Children's Advocacy Ctr of Fairfax ($2,500) and Oakton High School PTSA ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Robert and KIA Barker Foundation?
The Robert and KIA Barker Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (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 Robert and KIA Barker Foundation's EIN?
The Robert and KIA Barker Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3362484. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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