In advance of submitting a request, a 2-3 page letter, copy of the first page of your most recent 990 filed with the IRS and a current budget (including income and expense) for the whole organization. A telephone call is suggested to determine if the organization seeking to apply for a grant falls within the current General Policy of the Foundation.  Inquiries should be made to Sarane H. Ross, President, The Barker Welfare Foundation, P.O. Box 2, Glen Head, NY 11545 or (516) 759-5592.

 

If a request for a grant appears suitable, a Grant Process sheet, a Grant Application Form and a Checklist of required information will be sent.

 

 

1. Grants are made to tax-exempt organizations which have received a ruling by the Internal Revenue Service that they are organizations described in Section 501 (c) (3) and classified in Section 509 (a) (1), (2), or (3) of the Internal Revenue Code (publicly supported organizations and their affiliates).
 

2. Consideration will be given to applications from institutions and agencies operating in the field of health, welfare, education, cultural activities and civic affairs, primarily serving the metropolitan areas of Chicago (see #3), New York and Michigan City, Indiana.
 

3. The funding policy for metropolitan Chicago has changed.  As of May 21, 1994, requests for funding will no longer be accepted unless invited (initiated) by the Foundation.
 

4. In general, as a matter of present policy, appeals for the following will be declined:

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