J M R Barker Foundation
Invitation OnlyWaltham, Massachusetts · EIN 13-6268289 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.8M
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$190,000
Total assets$84.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $270,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
43% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical University of South Carolina Foundation | Charleston, SC | Special project | $1,000,000 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | Special project | $800,000 |
| Newton-Wellesley Hospital Charitable Foundation | Newton, MA | General support and special project | $310,000 |
| Spoonfuls Inc | Boston, MA | General support and special project | $290,000 |
| Austin Achieve Public Schools | Austin, TX | General support and special project | $270,000 |
| Heal Ukraine Group Co Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | Special project | $250,392 |
| Bridge Fund of New York Inc | New York, NY | Endowment | $250,000 |
| Gloucester Education Foundation | Gloucester, MA | General support and special project | $205,000 |
| Tremont School | Concord, MA | General support and special project | $190,000 |
| Tidelines Institute | Gustavus, AK | Special project | $70,000 |
| Kimball Union Academy | Meriden, NH | General support and special project | $60,000 |
| Mclean Hospital | Belmont, MA | General support | $40,000 |
| Lone Star Circle of Care | Georgetown, TX | General support | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Open Doorcape Ann Food Pantry Inc | Gloucester, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Rockport Music Inc | Rockport, MA | General support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,785,392 | 16 |
| 2023 | $3,317,150 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349107539
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6268289
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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