Private foundation · Fuquayvarina, NC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Bob Barker Foundation Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $25K
- Typical grant
- $25K to $25K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $25K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 81 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $1.2M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.2M | $25K | 1 |
| 2023 | $942K | $85K | 4 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Bob Barker Foundation Inc · FuquayVarina · 9195523431
- What to send
- The Bob Barker Company Foundation Uses an online system for all stages of their grant making and is comprised of three steps: 1. Guideline Review 2. Letter of Inquiry 3. Grant Application
- Deadlines
- No Submission Deadlines
- Limits
- Guidelines: This foundation seeks to fund organizations that are well managed, have a financial and fundraising plan, engage in strategic planning and have a strong leadership and lively governance. 1. Your organization's work must result in reducing recidivism; 2. your organization must work with incarcerated or formerly incarcerated individuals or their families; 3. Your organization must have a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt status; or must be a governmental, educational, or research institution with tax-exempt status; 4. Your Methods must be "evidence based use "best practices;" 5. Your organization must work with a minimum of 100 incarcerated or formerly incarcerated individuals annually; 6. Higher preference will be given to organizations working within North Carolina; 7. Grants will generally be in the range of $5,000 to $25,000 and will be dependent upon proven recidivism reduction and cost effective methods.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Robert J Barker JrDirector
- Robert J BarkerDirector
- Patricia M BarkerDirector
- Nancy B JohnsDirector
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- General operation
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men of Valor | Antioch, Davidson County | General Operation | $25K |
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