Bartman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bartman Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $497,900 in 68 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $55,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$497,900
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$7.4 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was up from $496,100 the year before.
10% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $496,100 | 69 | $6.8 million |
| 2024 | $497,900 | 68 | $7.4 million |
How to apply
Bartman Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Bartman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 38 | $287,300 |
| New York | 5 | $71,500 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $34,800 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $19,500 |
| Illinois | 3 | $14,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $10,500 |
| Missouri | 2 | $6,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $5,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Library Foundation of Los Angeles | General | $55,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General | $30,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| V Foundation for Cancer Research | General | $25,000 |
| Concern Foundation | General | $20,000 |
| Homeboy Industries | General | $20,000 |
| Remote Area Medical | General | $20,000 |
| Spondylitis Association | General | $20,000 |
| The Brigid Alliance | General | $20,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General | $20,000 |
| Semper Fi Fund | General | $17,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | General | $15,000 |
| USC Santa Barbara Gaucho Fund | General | $15,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | General | $14,800 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General | $12,500 |
| Feeding America | General | $11,000 |
| Feed the Children | General | $10,500 |
| Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles | General | $10,000 |
| Hoover Institution | General | $10,000 |
| Save the Children | General | $10,000 |
| Venice Family Clinic | General | $10,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | General | $9,600 |
| Jewish National Fund | General | $8,000 |
| Children of the Night | General | $5,000 |
| Chrysalis | General | $5,000 |
| City of Hope | General | $5,000 |
| Dolores Mission Church | General | $5,000 |
| Hope in A Suitcase | General | $5,000 |
| Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles | General | $5,000 |
| Laj Health | General | $5,000 |
| Maranatha Villa Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Mercy Ships | General | $5,000 |
| No Kid Hungry | General | $5,000 |
| Sole Brothers | General | $5,000 |
| SPCA la | General | $5,000 |
| USC Shoah Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General | $2,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai | General | $2,000 |
| Wags & Walks | General | $2,000 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | General | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- John W Bartman
Questions people ask
Does Bartman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bartman Foundation give?
$497,900 in tax year 2024, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Bartman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John W Bartman (Trustee-As Required).
What does Bartman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and science and research.