TW Barker Family Foundation Inc
TW Barker Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Pikeville, Kentucky, established in 2008. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with no employees, relying on volunteer leadership to direct its philanthropic activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.5M
-21.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.0M
+199.7% YoY
Grant Count
10
-16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$204K
+259.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily supports initiatives in three key areas:
- Education
- Health
- Religion
The foundation funds general operations, support, purchase of land, operating support, and educational support for its grantees.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 14 grants in 2024. Notable recent grants include:
Grant Range
$255
Average Grant
$255
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states, including:
- Kentucky
- Illinois
- Michigan
- Nebraska
- Oklahoma
- Tennessee
- Texas
- West Virginia
- Washington D.C.
Key funded cities include Pikeville, Chicago, Nashville, and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024)
- Total Assets: $4,502,518
- Total Revenues: $867,318
- Total Expenses: $2,103,412
- Total Awarded (2024): $682,000
Revenue Breakdown (2024)
- Grants and contributions: $60,000
- Investment income and dividends: $147,123
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $654,236
- Miscellaneous revenues: $5,959
Historical Context (2023)
- Total Assets: $5,738,612
- Total Revenues: $1,848,254
- Total Expenses: $710,038
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,502,518 | $5,738,612 | $4,600,396 |
| Revenue | $867,318 | $1,848,254 | $1,113,246 |
| Expenses | $2,103,412 | $710,038 | $291,569 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,044,684 | $682,345 | $252,100 |
| Net Investment Income | $748,590 | $99,313 | $84,473 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
76 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Thurman W Barker serves as President of the foundation. He contributes on a voluntary basis, dedicating 5 hours per week without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurman W Barker | President | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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