The Barker Foundation Inc
Historical FunderNashua, New Hampshire · EIN 02-6005885 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$336K
Organizations funded49
Typical grant$4,134
Total assets$6.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $7,568.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DOUGLAS M BARKER TREASURER |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 328, NASHUA NH 030610328 |
| Phone | 6038891763 |
| N/A | |
| Form and materials | (1) ORGANIZATIONS REQUESTING AID ARE ASKED TO SUBMIT A ONE-PAGE CONCEPT PAPER FOR CONSIDERATION. THE CONCEPT PAPER SHOULD INCLUDE A BRIEF BACKGROUND STATEMENT ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION AND ITS PURPOSES, AN OUTLINE OF THE SPECIFIC PROJECT OR PROGRAM TO BE SUPPORTED, THE TOTAL PROJECT COST, A LISTING OF DIRECTORS OR TRUSTEES, AND EVIDENCE OF TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. ORGANIZATIONS SHOULD NOT SUBMIT MORE THAN ONE CONCEPT PAPER PER CALENDAR YEAR AND NO MATERIALS SUBMITTED WILL BE RETURNED. GRANTS ARE NOT MADE TO INDIVIDUALS FOR ANY REASON. (2) THE TRUSTEES ARE NOT IN A POSITION TO DERIVE ANY PRIVATE BENEFIT EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY IF CERTAIN GRANTS ARE MADE IN LIEU OF OTHERS. |
| Deadlines | SUBMISSIONS MUST ALLOW SUFFICIENT LEAD TIME FOR REVIEW BY THE TRUSTEES |
| Restrictions | THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS BY GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS, CHARITABLE FIELDS, KINDS OF INSTITUTIONS, ETC. THE MAJORITY OF REQUESTS ARE FROM NEW HAMPSHIRE ORGANIZATIONS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
8% of grants went outside New Hampshire.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Greater Nashua | Nashua, NH | General purpose | $32,570 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua | Nashua, NH | General purpose | $26,007 |
| Children's Dyslexia Center | Nashua, NH | General purpose | $19,721 |
| Home Health & Hospice Care | Merrimack, NH | General purpose | $19,433 |
| Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter Inc | Nashua, NH | General purpose | $18,312 |
| Meals on Wheels of Hillsborough County | Merrimack, NH | General purpose | $18,311 |
| Shriners Hospital | Boston, MA | General purpose | $15,123 |
| Jenny Fund | Nashua, NH | General purpose | $11,000 |
| New Hampshire Food Bank | Manchester, NH | General purpose | $10,077 |
| Unh Foundation Inc | Durham, NH | General purpose | $9,854 |
| Waypoint | Manchester, NH | General purpose | $9,244 |
| Marguerite's Place | Nashua, NH | General purpose | $8,020 |
| Rivier University | Nashua, NH | General purpose | $7,568 |
| Salvation Army | Nashua, NH | General purpose | $7,489 |
| Share Outreach Inc | Milford, NH | General purpose | $7,000 |
| Girls Inc | Manchester, NH | General purpose | $5,743 |
| Family Promise of Southern New Hampshire | Nashua, NH | General purpose | $5,133 |
| Special Olympics Nh | Concord, NH | General purpose | $5,088 |
| Gateways Community Services | Nashua, NH | General purpose | $5,039 |
| Live and Let Live Farm | Chichester, NH | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Center for Wildlife | Cape Neddick, ME | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts Eye and Ear | Boston, MA | General purpose | $4,943 |
| Nashua Police Athletic League | Nashua, NH | General purpose | $4,943 |
| Future in Sight | Concord, NH | General purpose | $4,134 |
| Nashua Adult Learning Center | Nashua, NH | General purpose | $4,134 |
| Front Door Agency | Nashua, NH | General purpose | $4,073 |
| American Red Cross Nhvt Region | Concord, NH | General purpose | $4,071 |
| Nh Catholic Charities | Manchester, NH | General purpose | $4,046 |
| Souhegan High School | Amherst, NH | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Zebra Crossings | Dover, NH | General purpose | $3,534 |
| Greater Nashua Mental Health | Nashua, NH | General purpose | $3,247 |
| Girl Scouts of the Green & White Mountains | Bedford, NH | General purpose | $3,101 |
| Manchester Community Music School | Manchester, NH | General purpose | $3,081 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nh | Stratham, NH | General purpose | $3,052 |
| Operation Delta Dog | Hollis, NH | General purpose | $3,029 |
| Nashua Community Music School | Nashua, NH | General purpose | $3,014 |
| Manchester Animal Shelter | Manchester, NH | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Motley Mutts Rescue | Hooksett, NH | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Regional Services and Education Center | Amherst, NH | General purpose | $3,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Nashua | Nashua, NH | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Casa of New Hampshire | Manchester, NH | General purpose | $2,599 |
| Beaver Brook Association | Hollis, NH | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Nashua Children's Home | Nashua, NH | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley | Milford, NH | General purpose | $2,500 |
| David's House | Lebanon, NH | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Helping Our Pupils Excel | Manchester, NH | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Methuen Memorial Music Hall | Methuen, MA | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Friends of North Hampton Bandstand | North Hampton, NH | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Vna of Franklin | Franklin, NH | General purpose | $925 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $335,658 | 49 |
| 2024 | $346,553 | 49 |
| 2023 | $396,033 | 52 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631119349102193
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 02-6005885
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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