J K Barker Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 27-4393057
Foundation Overview
Based in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, J K Barker Foundation has awarded 205 grants totaling $1,459,617 to organizations in California, Iowa and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $65 to $20,000, with a median award of $8,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
11 of 24 recipients (46%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
42% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 6 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in San Diego (65%), Burbank (12%), Rancho Sante Fe (5%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 68% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into J K Barker Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistance League Of Omaha | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Discalced Carmelite Nuns | $20,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Discalced Carmelite Nuns | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Disconnect Collective Inc | $10,000 | South Beach, CA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Donorschooseorg | $243 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Donorschooseorg | $9,548 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Elder Help Of San Diego | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Golden Retrivever Rescue In Nebraska | $10,000 | Boys Town, NE, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Kitchens For Good | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Kpbs Public Media | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Lions Tigers & Bears | $5,000 | Alpine, CA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Lucky Duck Foundation | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Monarch School Project | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Nebraska Alumni Association | $360 | Lincoln, NE, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Omaha Community Playhouse | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Open Door Mission | $500 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Radio Talking Book Service | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | $2,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Science Delivered | $8,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Serving Seniors | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Shelter To Soldier Inc | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| St John The Baptist Greek Orthodox Church | $11,037 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| United Way Of The Midlands | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| University Of Nebraska Foundation | $65 | Lincoln, NE, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Donorschooseorg | $8,377 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Elder Help Of San Diego | $10,300 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Golden Retrivever Rescue In Nebraska | $5,000 | Boys Town, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Kithchens For The Good | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Kpbs Public Broadcasting | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Omaha Community Playhouse | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Radio Talking Book | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | $1,200 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Science Delivered | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| St John The Baptist Greek | $16,817 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| St Theresa Church | $200 | South Lake Tahoe, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Disconnect Collective | $8,000 | South Beach, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Serving Seniors | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| United Way Of The Midlands | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Feeding San Diego | $5,323 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Lions Tigers & Bears | $5,000 | Alpine, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Monarch School Project | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Carmelite Nuns | $15,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Assistance League | $8,000 | Burbank, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Donorschooseorg | $8,377 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Elder Help Of San Diego | $10,300 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Golden Retrivever Rescue In Nebraska | $5,000 | Boys Town, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Kithchens For The Good | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Kpbs Public Broadcasting | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Omaha Community Playhouse | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Radio Talking Book | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | $1,200 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Science Delivered | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| St John The Baptist Greek | $16,817 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| St Theresa Church | $200 | South Lake Tahoe, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Disconnect Collective | $8,000 | South Beach, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Serving Seniors | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| United Way Of The Midlands | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Feeding San Diego | $5,323 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Lions Tigers & Bears | $5,000 | Alpine, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Monarch School Project | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Carmelite Nuns | $15,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Assistance League | $8,000 | Burbank, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Assistance League | $10,000 | Burbank, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Carmelita Nuns | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Donorschooseorg | $154 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Elder Help Of San Diego | $10,300 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Golden Retrivever Rescue In Nebraska | $5,000 | Boys Town, NE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Kithchens For The Good | $8,400 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Kpbs Public Broadcasting | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Laughing Pony Rescue | $5,000 | Rancho Sante Fe, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Omaha Community Playhouse | $7,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Owh Goodfellows | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Radio Talking Book | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Science Delivered | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| St John The Baptist Greek | $12,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | $1,200 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Assistance League | $10,000 | Burbank, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Carmelita Nuns | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Donorschooseorg | $154 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Elder Help Of San Diego | $10,300 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Golden Retrivever Rescue In Nebraska | $5,000 | Boys Town, NE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Kithchens For The Good | $8,400 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Kpbs Public Broadcasting | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Laughing Pony Rescue | $5,000 | Rancho Sante Fe, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Omaha Community Playhouse | $7,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Owh Goodfellows | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Radio Talking Book | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Science Delivered | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| St John The Baptist Greek | $12,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | $1,200 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Assistance League | $10,000 | Burbank, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Carmelita Nuns | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Donorschooseorg | $154 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Elder Help Of San Diego | $10,300 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Golden Retrivever Rescue In Nebraska | $5,000 | Boys Town, NE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Kithchens For The Good | $8,400 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Kpbs Public Broadcasting | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Laughing Pony Rescue | $5,000 | Rancho Sante Fe, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Omaha Community Playhouse | $7,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Owh Goodfellows | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Radio Talking Book | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Science Delivered | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| St John The Baptist Greek | $12,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | $1,200 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Assistance League | $10,000 | Burbank, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Carmelita Nuns | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Donorschooseorg | $16,363 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Elder Help Of San Diego | $10,300 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Golden Retrivever Rescue In Nebraska | $10,000 | Boys Town, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Kithchens For The Good | $7,350 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Kpbs Public Broadcasting | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Laughing Pony Rescue | $3,000 | Rancho Sante Fe, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Net | $10,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Omaha Community Playhouse | $7,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Owh Goodfellows | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Radio Talking Book | $10,220 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Science Delivered | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| St John The Baptist Greek | $12,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Zoological Society Of San Diego | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Assistance League | $10,000 | Burbank, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Carmelita Nuns | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Donorschooseorg | $7,163 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Elder Help Of San Diego | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Father Joe's Villages | $11,845 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Feeding San Diego | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Golden Retrivever Rescue In Nebraska | $10,015 | Boys Town, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Kithchens For The Good | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Hooves & Paws Rescue Of The Heartland | $5,025 | Glenwood, IA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Lucky Duck Foundation | $10,000 | Del Mar, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Kpbs Public Broadcasting | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Nebraska Humane Society | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Net | $10,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Omaha Community Playhouse | $4,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Open Door Mission | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Owh Goodfellows | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Radio Talking Book | $10,300 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| School On Wheels Inc | $10,000 | Ventura, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| San Diego Center For The Blind | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| St John The Baptist Greek | $10,700 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Assistance League | $10,309 | Burbank, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Carmelita Nuns | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Chulas Mission | $7,364 | Solana Beach, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Donorschooseorg | $4,104 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Filmstreams | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Foodbank Of The Heartland | $2,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Golden Retriver Rescue In Nebraska | $10,000 | Boystown, NE, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Joshua Collingsworth Foundaton | $500 | Lincoln, NE, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Kpbs Public Broadcasting | $2,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Nebraska Humane Society | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Net | $2,500 | Lincoln, NE, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Omaha Community Playhouse | $4,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Open Door Mission | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Owh Goodfellows | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Pajama Program | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Radio Talking Book | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| San Diego Book Project | $7,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| School On Wheels Inc | $5,000 | Ventura, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| St John The Baptist Greek | $11,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Stephen Center | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Assistance League | $10,000 | Burbank, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Carmelita Nuns | $500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Chulas Mission | $7,899 | Solana Beach, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Donorschooseorg | $2,562 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Filmstreams | $11,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Foodbank Of The Heartland | $2,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Golden Retriver Rescue In Nebraska | $10,000 | Boystown, NE, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Heartland Family Service | $250 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Nebraska Humane Society | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Lutheran Church Charities | $5,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Omaha Community Playhouse | $4,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Owh Goodfellows | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Pajama Program | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| San Diego Book Project | $7,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| School On Wheels Inc | $5,000 | Ventura, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| St John The Baptist Greek | $11,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Houston Humane Society | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Open Door Mission | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Stephen Center | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Net | $2,005 | Lincoln, NE, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Kpbs Public Broadcasting | $2,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Radio Talking Book | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Colorado State University | $500 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Humane Society | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Golden Retriver Rescue In Nebraska | $10,000 | Boystown, NE, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Filmstreams | $2,500 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| School On Wheels Inc | $5,000 | Ventura, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Chulas Mission | $5,266 | Solana Beach, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| San Diego Book Project | $6,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Sienna Francis House | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Pajama Program | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Omaha Community Playhouse | $4,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Assistance League | $10,000 | Burbank, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Owh Goodfellows | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| St John The Baptist Greek | $8,500 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Duchesne Academy | $3,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Donorschooseorg | $5,878 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Carmelita Nuns | $500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Lutheran Church Charities | $5,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Hooves Paws Rescue | $5,000 | Glenwood, IA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Omaha Community Foundation | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Heartland Family Service | $250 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Foodbank Of The Heartland | $1,600 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| American Red Cross | $500 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| The Salvation Army | $2,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 27-4393057 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 5000 PMB 215 Rcho Santa Fe, CA 92067-5000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee J K Barker Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Jamie Barker |
|---|---|
| Director | Allison Krauss |
| Secretary Treasurer | Mary Beth Barker |
Forms 990-PF
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