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The Robert and Kia Barker Foundation is a 4947(a)(1) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. As it does not accept unsolicited proposals, interested organizations are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2024, the foundation disbursed a total of $8.6K across 31 grantees.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NAVY ELEMENTARY PTO
FAIRFAX, VA
$30.7K
35%
VIRGINIA CONGRESS OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS
Vienna, VA
$9.6K
11%
EDDIE HURLEY PROJECT INC
Vienna, VA
$7.4K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
45
Median 1st year grant
$500
Median 2nd year grant
$0
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE ROBERT AND KIA BARKER FOUNDATION?
No. THE ROBERT AND KIA BARKER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE ROBERT AND KIA BARKER FOUNDATION give?
THE ROBERT AND KIA BARKER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, Michigan, and Minnesota. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE ROBERT AND KIA BARKER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE ROBERT AND KIA BARKER FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE ROBERT AND KIA BARKER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE ROBERT AND KIA BARKER FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $8,618. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE ROBERT AND KIA BARKER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE ROBERT AND KIA BARKER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include NAVY ELEMENTARY PTO, VIRGINIA CONGRESS OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS, and EDDIE HURLEY PROJECT INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE ROBERT AND KIA BARKER FOUNDATION?
THE ROBERT AND KIA BARKER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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