The Foster and Evelyn Barkema Charitable Trust has awarded more than $1.2 million in grants during its 2025 funding cycle.
This year’s grants were distributed to 108 organizations. The Foster and Evelyn Barkema Charitable Trust gives preference to communities within the Belmond-Klemme, CAL, Hampton-Dumont and West Fork school districts.
Foster and Evelyn Barkema, lifelong residents of Alexander, established the charitable trust in 2012. Grants are awarded to tax-exempt organizations that serve charitable, educational, literary, health or public service purposes.
Applications for 2026 grants will be due September 30, 2026. Forms will be available after June 15 by contacting Zoe Brown at P.O. Box 461 in Hampton or by email at barkematrust@hotmail.com
A full list of organizations who received grants along with a news release from Foster and Evelyn Barkema Charitable Trust can be found below;
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