The Coeta and Donald Barker Foundation
Invitation OnlyRancho Mirage, California · EIN 93-0698411 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.7M
Organizations funded103
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$26.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
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
9% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peace Health Sacred Heart Medical | Springfield, OR | Provide financial assistance | $165,000 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center Foundatio | Rancho Mirage, CA | Eisenhower nurse residency program | $150,000 |
| University of Oregon Foundation | Eugene, OR | Support athletic club | $65,000 |
| Mizzell Center | Palm Springs, CA | Meels & wheels transportation prog. | $55,000 |
| South West College Foundation | San Diego, CA | Nursing program donation | $44,000 |
| Palm Springs Air Museum | Palm Springs, CA | Sponsorship & educational programs | $36,050 |
| Unity Shoppe | Santa Barbara, CA | Support youth training program | $32,500 |
| Friends of Cultural Center | Palm Desert, CA | Support performing arts center | $30,000 |
| Sansum Diabetes Research Institute | Santa Barbara, CA | Support health program | $30,000 |
| United Boys & Girls of Santa Barbar | Santa Barbara, CA | Food program donation | $30,000 |
| Eugene Mission | Eugene, OR | Life change program & new flooring | $29,500 |
| Foundation of Palm Springs Unified School District | Palm Springs, CA | Education programs | $27,500 |
| Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Assoc | Ventura, CA | Walk to end alzheimers event | $25,000 |
| Angel View Inc | Cathedral City, CA | Children's outreach program | $25,000 |
| Cathedral City Senior Center | Cathedral City, CA | General operatin support | $25,000 |
| Desert AIDS Project | Palm Springs, CA | Palm springs AIDS memorial donation | $25,000 |
| Ronald Regan Presidential Foundation and Institute | Simi Valley, CA | Dead sea scrolls exhibit donation | $25,000 |
| Palm Springs Art Museum | Palm Springs, CA | Youth impact initiative | $25,000 |
| Community Partners for Grace Fisher | Santa Barbara, CA | Inclusive arts clubhouse fees | $21,000 |
| Bags of Love | Eugene, OR | Donation for fill in gaps project | $20,000 |
| Family Service Agency of Santa Barb | Santa Barbara, CA | Support healthy community | $20,000 |
| Martha's Village & Kitchen | Indio, CA | Donation towards homeless housing | $20,000 |
| Monarch School Project | San Diego, CA | Health & navigation program | $20,000 |
| Music Academy of the West | Santa Barbara, CA | Fellow scholarship for summer school | $20,000 |
| Santa Barbara Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse | Santa Barbara, CA | Scholarship for low income families | $20,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Natural His | Santa Barbara, CA | Support teen program | $20,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Portland, OR | Provide medical services | $20,000 |
| The Dalmatian Dreams Foundation Dba Dream Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Veterans program | $20,000 |
| Volunteers in Medicine Clinic | Springfield, OR | Diabetic education program | $20,000 |
| Family YMCA of the Desert | Palm Desert, CA | Support youth activities | $17,800 |
| Alzheimer's Coachella Valley | Palm Desert, CA | Cognitive screening center | $15,000 |
| Ganna Walska Lotusland Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Junior botanist program | $15,000 |
| New Beginnings Counseling Center Nbcc | Santa Barbara, CA | Support veterans program | $15,000 |
| Palm Springs Cultural Center | Palm Springs, CA | Support of new cert. farmers market | $15,000 |
| Parenting Now | Eugene, OR | Parenting programs donation | $15,000 |
| Santa Barbara Maritime Museum | Santa Barbara, CA | Marine science education program | $15,000 |
| Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Provide financial assistance | $15,000 |
| Well in the Desert | Palm Springs, CA | Hot meal program donation | $15,000 |
| Relief Nursery Inc | Eugene, OR | Lighting for nursery parking lots | $10,465 |
| Artists Council | Palm Desert, CA | Program expansion | $10,000 |
| Assistance League Coachella Valley | Rancho Mirage, CA | Support operation school bell | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert | Palm Desert, CA | Mentoring youth programm | $10,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Los Padres Council | Santa Barbara, CA | Outdoor school campership | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Cat City | Cathedral City, CA | Donation for club's innovation lab | $10,000 |
| Boys Club of Palm Springs | Palm Springs, CA | Donation to autism center | $10,000 |
| California Missions Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Support youth activities | $10,000 |
| Coachella Valley Repertory | Cathedral City, CA | Youth education programs | $10,000 |
| Community Memorial Healthcare Found | Ventura, CA | Purchase of smileyscope | $10,000 |
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | Santa barbara veterans program | $10,000 |
| Food in Need of Distribution Find Food Bank | Indio, CA | Community mobile markets | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter Greater Ps Animal Allies | Palm Springs, CA | Animal care donation | $10,000 |
| Girl Scout of San Gorgonio Council | Redlands, CA | Career exploration program | $10,000 |
| Girls Incoporated of Carpinteria | Carpinteria, CA | Support eureka program | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of the Coachella Valley | Palm Desert, CA | Housing insecurity prevention prog. | $10,000 |
| Harc Inc | Palm Desert, CA | Cv community health survey | $10,000 |
| Joslyn Senior Center Cove Communities Senior Assoc | Palm Desert, CA | Senior wellness, nutrition & mental | $10,000 |
| Lobero Theatre Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Youth and community outreach program | $10,000 |
| Old Town Artisan Studio Inc | LA Quinta, CA | Youth outreach art programs | $10,000 |
| Olive Crest | Goleta, CA | Victims of sex-trafficking | $10,000 |
| Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation | Palm Springs, CA | Opening season operation & programmi | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 103 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,669,215 | 103 |
| 2023 | $1,280,850 | 79 |
| 2022 | $1,043,583 | 53 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630489349100518
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-0698411
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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