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2021-2022 Annual Report

Fiscal Year Ending: September 30, 2022

THE BARKER WELFARE FOUNDATION

The Barker Welfare Foundation is a private foundation established in Illinois in 1934 by Catherine Barker Hickox (1896-1970).

The mission of the Barker Welfare Foundation is to make grants to qualified charitable organizations whose initiatives improve the quality of life, with an emphasis on strengthening youth and families and to reflect the philosophy of Catherine Barker Hickox, the Founder.


Directors and Officers

Danielle H. Moore, Director & President
Alline Matheson, Director & 1st Vice President
Frances B. Hickox, Director & 2nd Vice President
Betsy L. Turner, Director & Treasurer 
Sarane R. O’Connor, Director & Secretary
James A. B. Hickox, Director
Thornton Matheson, Director
Alexander B. Ross, Director
Sarane H. Ross, Director & President Emerita 
Stephen B. Ross, Director 
Walter L. Ross III, Director 
Adam J. Wawrynek, Director

Susan M. De Maio, Assistant Secretary & Executive Director
Mallory M. Sorise, Associate Director

GENERAL POLICY:

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). 

In advance of submitting a request, 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.  It is recommended that all inquiries be sent through The Barker Welfare Foundation website (www.barkerwelfare.org) under the “Funding Inquiries” tab.  Before submitting an inquiry, it is advisable to read the written policy below.  Correspondence can also be emailed to SusanDeMaio@BarkerWelfare.org or Mallorydemaiosorise@barkerwelfare.org

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 City (five borough of NYC) and Michigan City, Indiana.
  3. Funding for metropolitan Chicago is by invitation only (initiated by the Foundation).
  4. Grant Requests for Charter Schools will be accepted by invitation only (initiated by the Foundation).
  5. In general, as a matter of present policy, appeals for the following will be declined:

    A. Organizations not located in nor directly serving the areas defined in #2.
    B. National health, welfare, or education agencies, institutions or funds.
    C. Scholarships, fellowships, loans, student aid and appeals from individuals. 
    D. Medical and scientific research
    E. Private elementary and secondary schools, colleges, universities, professional schools and trade organizations.
    F. Films, program advertising, conferences, seminars, benefits and fundraising costs. 
    G. Start-up organizations, start-up programs, emergency funds, and deficit financing. 
    H. Lobbying-related or legislative activities. 
    I. Endowment funds and intermediary organizations. 


The foundation’s fiscal year is October 1 through September 30. The following grants were paid in the twelve-month period ended September 30, 2022.

Chicago
Michigan City
New York
Chicago

Chicago

Academy for Urban School Leadership for payment on a pledge of $50,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                12,500.00
Alternatives, Inc. for final payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                12,500.00
B.U.I.L.D., Inc. for second payment on a pledge of $75,000 payable over 3 years for BUILD the Future capital campaign.  $                25,000.00
Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago for final payment on a pledge of $30,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $             15,000.00
Chicago Commons Association for first payment on a pledge of $50,000.00 payable over 2 years for Family Hub Program.  $                25,000.00
Chicago Historical Society for final payment on a pledge of $25,000 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $             12,500.00
Chicago Lighthouse for People Who are Blind or Visually Impaired for final payment on a pledge of $50,000.00 payable over 2 years for Residence Project, The Foglia Residence.- WITH BWF’S APPROVAL)  $                25,000.00
Chicago Symphony Orchestra for final payment on a pledge of $50,000.00 payable over 2 years for the Negaunee Music Institute at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra  $             25,000.00
Chicago Youth Centers for final payment on a pledge of $65,000.00 payable over 2 years for the Epstein Gym Restoration. (pledge extended)  $             15,000.00
Deborah’s Place for final payment on a pledge of $20,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support  $                10,000.00
Erie Neighborhood House for first payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                12,500.00
Family Rescue for first payment on a pledge of $20,000 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                10,000.00
Field Museum of Natural History for second payment on a pledge of $150,000.00 payable over 3 years for The Field Forward Challenge $2 for $1 Match by Field Trustees.  $             50,000.00
Gads Hill Center for final payment on a pledge of $25,000 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $             12,500.00
Girls Incorporated of Chicago for first payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 for General Operating Support.  $             12,500.00
Greater Chicago Food Depository for final payment on a pledge of $75,000.00 payable over 3 years for the Nourish Campaign.  $                25,000.00
Housing Opportunities & Maintenance for the Elderly, Inc. for first payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $             12,500.00
Lyric Opera of Chicago for final payment on a pledge of $40,000.00 payable over 2 years – changed purpose to; Lyric Opera’s Annual Operating Fund.  $                20,000.00
Noble Network of Charter Schools for first payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $             12,500.00
North Lawndale Employment Network for final payment on a pledge of $75,000.00 payable over 3 years for The Campaign That Works.  $             25,000.00
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago for final payment on a pledge of $40,000.00 payable over 2 years for the Vocational Rehabilitation Program.  $             20,000.00
Thresholds for final payment on a pledge of $40,000.00 payable over 2 years for the Homeless Families Program.  $             20,000.00
Year up, Inc. (Chicago) for final payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 for General Operating Support.  $                12,500.00
Youth Guidance for final payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support for the BAM and WOW programs in the Chicago Public Schools.  $                12,500.00
YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago for final payment on a pledge of $30,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $             15,000.00

Michigan City

Michigan City

Citizens Concerned for the Homeless, Inc. for final payment on a pledge of $60,000.00 payable over 2 years for Sand Castle Shelter $10,000; Keys To Hope $5,000; Grace Learning Center $5,000 and the Food Recue Initiative $10,000.  $                30,000.00
Dunebrook, Inc. for first payment on a pledge of $35,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                17,500.00
Family Advocates, Inc. for first payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                12,500.00
Interfaith Community Pads, Inc. for first payment on a pledge of $25,000 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                12,500.00
International Friendship Gardens Music Festival, Inc. for capital needs.  $                25,000.00
International Friendship Gardens Music Festival, Inc. for 2022 Capital Expenditures.  $                25,000.00
Jack & Shirley Lubeznik Center for the Arts, Inc. for first payment on a pledge of $50,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                25,000.00
LaPorte County Meals on Wheels, Inc. for final payment on a pledge of $30,000 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                15,000.00
Michigan City Zoological Society, Inc. for Big Cat Habitat renovation project.  $                45,000.00
Open Door Community Alliance, Inc. for first payment on a pledge of $10,000.00 payable over 2 years for the Medication Assistance Program.  $                 5,000.00
Open Door Community Alliance, Inc. for first payment on a pledge of $30,000.00 payable over 2 years for the Adolescent Health Center.  $                15,000.00
Salvation Army Michigan City for first payment on a pledge of $20,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                10,000.00
Service League of Michigan City, Indiana, Inc. for final payment on a pledge of $17,500.00 payable over 2 years for web based documentation system.  $                 5,000.00
Service League of Michigan City, Indiana, Inc. for Facility Infrastructure Renovation Project.  $                24,000.00
Social and Learning Institute for the Disadvantaged, Inc. for final payment on a pledge of $20,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                10,000.00
Social and Learning Institute for the Disadvantaged, Inc. for capital needs.  $                10,000.00
Unity Foundation of La Porte County for the restoration of the bandstand.  $                50,000.00
Youth Service Bureau of LaPorte Cty, Inc. for final payment on pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                12,500.00

New York

New York

Adaptive Design Association, Inc. for first payment on a pledge of $20,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                10,000.00
American Museum of Natural History for first payment on a pledge of $35,000.00 payable over 2 year for the Education Programs at the American Museum of Natural History.  $                17,500.00
Art Therapy Outreach Project Corporation for first payment on a pledge of $16,000 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                 8,000.00
Asphalt Green, Inc. for final payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                12,500.00
Avenues for Justice for first payment on a pledge of $30,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                15,000.00
Battery Conservancy, Inc. for final payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for the Battery Playscape Arts and Science Curricula.  $                12,500.00
Betances Health Center for final payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                12,500.00
Brooklyn Botanic Garden Corporation for final payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for Children’s Education Programs.  $                12,500.00
Brooklyn Youth Chorus Academy, Inc. for first payment on a pledge of $30,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                15,000.00
Carnegie Hall Corporation for final payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for Link Up in New York City.  $                12,500.00
Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services, Inc. for final payment on a pledge of $40,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                20,000.00
Chess-in-the-School, Inc. for final payment on a pledge of $12,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                 6,000.00
Children’s Aid Society for final payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for the Next Generation Center.  $                12,500.00
Church of the Holy Apostles for first payment on a pledge of $30,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                15,000.00
City Harvest, Inc. for final payment on a pledge of $50,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                25,000.00
Coalition for the Homeless, Inc. for final payment on a pledge of $30,000.00 payable over 2 years for Grand Central Food Program.  $                15,000.00
Council on the Environment, Inc. for final payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                12,500.00
Door – A Center for Alternatives, Inc. for first payment on a pledge of $30,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                15,000.00
Dorot, Inc. for first payment on  a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for the Homelessness Prevention Program and Aftercare Services.  $                12,500.00
Exalt Youth for first payment on a pledge of $20,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                10,000.00
Fresh Youth Initiatives, Inc. for second payment on a pledge of $30,000.00 payable over 3 years for “Building a Secure Future for Youth Campaign”.  $                10,000.00
Getting Out and Staying Out, Inc. for first payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                12,500.00
Girls Educational and Mentoring Services, Inc. for first payment on a pledge of $20,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                10,000.00
Girls Incorporated of New York City, Inc. (Girls Clubs of America, Inc.) for first payment on a pledge of $20,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                10,000.00
Goddard-Riverside Community Center for final payment on a pledge of  $70,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                35,000.00
Good Shepherd Services for final payment on a pledge of $50,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                25,000.00
Grand Street Settlement, Inc. Send pledge letter for approval on a new pledge of $75,000 payable over 3 years.
Grand Street Settlement, Inc. for final payment on a pledge of $50,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                25,000.00
Green Guerillas, Inc. for final payment on a pledge of $14,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                 7,000.00
Harlem Educational Activities Fund, Inc. for final payment on a pledge of $20,000.00 payable over 2 years for HEAF Continuum.  $                10,000.00
Harlem School of the Arts for first payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                12,500.00
Health Advocates for Older People, Inc. for first payment on a pledge of $10,000 payable over 2 years for the Healthy Aging Program.  $                 5,000.00
Hope Program, Inc. for first payment on a pledge of $40,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                20,000.00
Hot Bread Kitchen Ltd. for first payment on a pledge of $15,000.00 payable over 2 years for the Workforce Program.  $                 7,500.00
Hudson Guild for final payment on a pledge of $35,000 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                17,500.00
Intrepid Museum Foundation, Inc. for first payment on a pledge of $20,000.00 payable over 2 years for the Intrepid Museum Access Initiative.  $                10,000.00
Island Harvest Ltd. for final payment on a pledge of $40,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                20,000.00
Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement for final payment on a pledge of $30,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                15,000.00
Jericho Project for final payment on a pledge of $20,000.00 payable over 2 years for the Jericho Veterans Employment Program.  $                10,000.00
Knowledge House for final payment on a pledge of $25,000 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                12,500.00
Lawyers Alliance for New York for final payment on a pledge of $15,000.00 payable over 2 years for Legal and Educational Assistance supporting Nonprofits that serve Children, Youth, Seniors, and Families.  $                 7,500.00
LEAP, Inc. (dba Brooklyn Workforce Innovations) for final payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                12,500.00
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, Inc. for final payment on a pledge of $45,000.00 payable over 2 years for Older Adult Services program.  $                22,500.00
Long Island Children’s Museum for final payment on a pledge of $15,000.00 payable over 2 years for the LICM4all program.  $                 7,500.00
Long Island Crisis Center, Inc. for final payment on a pledge of $20,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                10,000.00
Mercy Center, Inc. for first payment on a pledge of $30,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                15,000.00
Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc. for second payment on a pledge of $180,000.00 payable over 3 years for HD Live in NYC Schools.  $                60,000.00
Mind Builders Creative Arts Co. for first payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                12,500.00
National Dance Institute, Inc. for first payment on a pledge of $30,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                15,000.00
New York Botanical Garden for final payment on a pledge of $50,000.00 payable over 2 years for Engaging and Empowering Youth Through Community Gardening and Food Justice.  $                25,000.00
New York Hall of Science for final payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for the Science Career Ladder (SCL) Program.  $                12,500.00
New York Historical Society for final payment on a pledge of $30,000.00 payable over 2 years for New York Historical Society Education Programs.  $                15,000.00
New York Landmarks Conservancy, Inc. for final payment on a pledge of $35,000.00 payable over 2 years for the Sacred Sites Program.  $                17,500.00
New York Opportunity Network, Inc. for final payment on a pledge of $20,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                10,000.00
New York Public Library, Astor, Lenox & Tilden Foundations for first payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for the Summer Learning Program.  $                12,500.00
Old Westbury Gardens, Inc. for final payment on a pledge of $45,000.00 payable over 2 years for the Landmark Campaign: Westbury House Restoration Project.  $                22,500.00
Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow, Inc. for final payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                12,500.00
Partnership with Children, Inc. for final payment on a pledge of $40,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                20,000.00
Per Scholas, Inc. for final payment on a pledge of $30,000.00 payable over 2 years for Per Scholas New York Tech Training Program.  $                15,000.00
Police Athletic League, Inc. for final payment on a pledge of $20,000.00 payable over 2 years for the Youth Link Intervention Program.  $                10,000.00
Power My Learning, Inc. for final payment on a pledge of $20,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                10,000.00
Project Hospitality, Inc. for final payment on a pledge of $30,000 for General Operating Support.  $                15,000.00
Project Renewal, Inc. for final payment on a pledge of $30,000.00 payable over 2 years for the Mobile Health Care for Homeless New Yorkers.  $                15,000.00
Publicolor, Inc. for first payment on a pledge of $20,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                10,000.00
Queens Botanical Garden Society, Inc. for final payment on a pledge of $12,000.00 payable over 2 years for the environmental education program.  $                 6,000.00
Queens Community House, Inc. for second payment on a pledge of $75,000.00 payable over 3 years for the Capital Campaign to Create an Expanded and Renovated Forest Hills Community Center.  $                25,000.00
Reaching Out Community Services, Inc. for first payment on a pledge of $20,000 for General Operating Support.  $                10,000.00
Read Alliance, Inc. for first payment on a pledge of $30,000.00 payable over 2 years for Read Alliance.  $                15,000.00
Read to Lead, Inc. (Classroom, Inc.) for final payment on a pledge of $30,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                15,000.00
Red Hook Initiative, Inc. for final payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                12,500.00
Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc. (Include NYC) for first payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                12,500.00
Rocking the Boat, Inc. for first payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                12,500.00
Safe Horizon, Inc. for final payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for the Safe Horizon Child Advocacy Centers.  $                12,500.00
Safe Horizon, Inc. for final payment on a pledge of $15,000.00 payable over 2 years for the Street Work Project.  $                 7,500.00
Sanctuary for Families, Inc. for final payment on a pledge of $45,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                22,500.00
SCAN-Harbor, Inc. for first payment on a pledge of $20,000.00 payable over 2 years for the Violence Prevention Program.  $                10,000.00
Search and Care, Inc. for final payment on a pledge of $20,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                10,000.00
Service Program for Older People, Inc. for final payment on a pledge of $28,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                14,000.00
Services for the Underserved, Inc. for first payment on a pledge of $40,000 payable over 2 years to cover direct service costs for Veterans that are not funded by existing Federal (VA) grants (i.e., housing, employment, transportation, etc.) in the Veterans Division at SUS.  $                20,000.00
Society of the Third Street Music School Settlement, Inc. for final payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                12,500.00
Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation for final payment on a pledge of $30,000.00 payable over 2 years for On-Site School Programs.  $                15,000.00
St. John’s Bread and Life Program, Inc. for final payment on a pledge of $45,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                22,500.00
St. Luke’s Chamber Ensemble, Inc. for final payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for OSL Education and Community Engagement Programs.  $                12,500.00
Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center for final payment on a pledge of $30,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                15,000.00
Student Leadership Network (Young Women’s Leadership Network, Inc.) for first payment on a $25,000.00 pledge payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                12,500.00
Success Academy Charter School, Inc. for final payment on a pledge of $50,000 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                25,000.00
Sunnyside Community Services, Inc. for first payment on a pledge of $40,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                20,000.00
Trust for Public Land (NYC) for final payment on a pledge of $37,000.00 payable over 2 years for Capital for the Playground Program.  $                18,500.00
Union Settlement Association of New York for final payment on a pledge of $45,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                22,500.00
United Neighborhood Houses of New York, Inc. for first payments on a pledge of $45,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                22,500.00
University Settlement Society of New York for final payment on a pledge of $50,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                25,000.00
Urban Dove, Inc. for final payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                12,500.00
Visions/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired for final payment on a pledge of $40,000.00 payable over 2 years for support for unfunded family members participating in VISIONS Residential Rehabilitation Services for children who are blind (R&R) program.  $                20,000.00
Wave Hill, Inc. for final payment on a pledge of $30,000.00 payable over 2 years for Wave Hill Education Programs.  $                15,000.00
Whitney Museum of American Art for final payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating support of the Education Department.  $                12,500.00
Wildlife Conservation Society for first payment on a pledge of $35,000.00 payable over 2 years for WCS Education Programs.  $                17,500.00
Year Up, Inc. for final payment on a pledge of $20,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                10,000.00
You Gotta Believe! The Older Child Adoption & Permanency Movement for final payment on a pledge of $20,000.00 payable over 2 years for General Operating Support.  $                10,000.00
Young Peoples Chorus of New York City, Inc. for first payment on a pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 years for the School Choruses Program.  $                12,500.00

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