Barks Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyCape Coral, Florida · EIN 41-1950594 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2,000
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$300
Total assets$56K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $300.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
40% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral Caring Center | Cape Coral, FL | Food for Poor | $1,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | New York, NY | Support Civil Rights | $300 |
| St Matthews House | Fort Myers, FL | Ensure no one experiencing hunger homelessness or addiction is alone | $300 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | Education - Free Online Encyclopedia | $200 |
| Gladiolus Food Pantry Inc | Fort Myers, FL | Food for Poor | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,000 | 5 |
| 2024 | $2,200 | 5 |
| 2023 | Unknown | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611279349102696
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1950594
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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