Richard F & Lena S Barker Tr Fund
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various community services and operations. Its mission appears to focus on enhancing the quality of life for local populations through funding for general operations of nonprofits, including libraries, senior centers, and religious institutions. The foundation primarily serves organizations that provide essential community services, educational resources, and support for the elderly. Its grantmaking reflects a commitment to strengthening community engagement and support, particularly in the areas of education, health, and social services.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small, established Vermont nonprofit (often in Bellows Falls/Westminster area) providing community services and seeking modest general operating support, preferably with a local introduction or prior relationship.
Good Fit
- • Located in the Vermont communities the foundation has supported
- • Mission focused on local community services (library, senior services, YMCA, faith-based programs)
- • Requesting general operating support in the modest grant size range observed
- • Has an existing relationship or an introduction from a local trustee or current grantee
Geography
Observed giving across three years is concentrated entirely in Vermont (all grants in the latest year went to VT organizations), indicating a narrowly local geographic footprint.
Recipient Variety
Each year the foundation funds six distinct local organizations across community, faith, library, YMCA, and senior service providers, showing a modest but not large recipient set.
New Applicants
Across three observed years the same six organizations were repeatedly funded and the foundation's filings state it funds only preselected applicants, so unfamiliar applicants appear unlikely to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
