THE THREE OF US FOUNDATION™
Empower. Inspire. Transform.
Mission Statement:
Creating sustainable impact focused on arts & culture with the goal of encouraging transformational change.
“The most interesting and enjoyable lives are lived by those with open minds and open hearts.”
– Judy Liff Barker, Co-Chairman
The Three Of Us Foundation™
The Three Of Us Foundation™ was established by Judith Liff Barker and Joseph N. Barker to create an entity, which will in years to come provide the resources to support the arts, music, education, the environment, and scientific innovation in the area of healthcare and the delivery of health services.
This is intended to be accomplished, not only through the investment of funds, but also through the opportunity to interact with art and the natural environment at The Preserve at Poplar Creek™, which the Foundation intends to establish in the future. The Foundation represents the combined efforts of the three of us – Judy, Joe and Judy’s late husband, Noah Liff. Noah was an entrepreneur who made his fortune in the recycling industry. Together, Judy and Joe have managed these assets and have developed the concepts that guide the Foundation in its art and environmental activities.
“Everything big starts small – including transformation. We combine proven business principles with giving to create exponential impact for generations to come.”
– Joe Barker, Co-Chairman
Areas of Interest of the Foundation:
The Foundation looks for opportunities to work with other philanthropic organizations to start new programs and enhance existing programs – especially in the areas of the arts, music, education, environment, and scientific research related to health care. The Foundation is based on the philanthropy that began many years ago by Noah and has been continued by Judy and Joe through today.
“Every grand city has a grand opera.” Like nothing else, the arts expands the mind to imagine what could be & shapes culture with beauty & harmony that transcends boundaries. We focus on expanding the transformational power of the arts to impact every member of our community.
Arts & Culture
“Health expands life, education expands purpose.” A grand city is full of grand visions, big hearts & people passionately working towards a brighter future together. We focus on humanitarian efforts that enrich quality of life, unite our different cultures & build a better tomorrow today.
Health & Education
“We’re in the transformation business.” Business success takes big vision, measurable goals & small action steps that add up. We build revenue-generating opportunities into our philanthropic efforts to kickstart a transformation engine that runs forever.
Transformational Change
Funding Requests to the Foundation:
The Board of Directors of the Foundation is flexible in receiving funding requests, but require grant applications to be for projects that are strictly in compliance with IRS guidelines for 501 (c)(3) organizations. The entity making a grant request must be an existing not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) organization that has been in existence for not less than two full years at the time of application.
Select Organizations The Foundation Has Supported:
Fall in love with THE PRESERVE at POPLAR CREEK™
Explore the beauty of art in nature
In the future, visitors will be able to experience the 80 acres of green space at the THE PRESERVE at POPLAR CREEK™ conveniently located just outside downtown Nashville.
Stroll through the sculpture park, browse the art on display, explore the ponds and grounds with family & friends.
Art & Grounds
