Barbetta Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Barbetta Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $155,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$155,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $135,000 the year before.
21% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $150,000 | 17 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $135,000 | 17 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $155,000 | 19 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
Barbetta Family 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 Barbetta Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 7 | $45,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $35,000 |
| California | 4 | $25,000 |
| New York | 2 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Project on Government Oversight Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Foodbank | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Internet Archive | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lanikai Beach and Park Foundation | Lanikai Park fundraising campaign | $10,000 |
| National Center on Sexual Exploitation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| One Tree Planted Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| PBS Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Searchlight Investigative Journalism Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Working in Support of Education | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| All Day Every Day | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Friends of the Ocean Cleanup Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Honolulu Civil Beat Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Honolulu Police Community Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lanikai Canoe Club | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Last Chance for Animals | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| NA Kama Kai | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Operation Smile Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Story of Stuff Project | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Outdoor Circle | Lani-Kailua Branch | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Barbetta
Questions people ask
Does Barbetta Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Barbetta Family Foundation give?
$155,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Barbetta Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Barbetta (Pres, Dir, Sec, Treas).
What does Barbetta Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.