Kevin and Deborah Bartz Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kevin and Deborah Bartz Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $691,913 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $390,000. 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$691,913
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$390,000
- Assets$21.8 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $569,795 the year before.
47% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $335,000 | 14 | $14.8 million |
| 2024 | $569,795 | 24 | $14.3 million |
| 2025 | $691,913 | 20 | $21.8 million |
How to apply
Kevin and Deborah Bartz 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 Kevin and Deborah Bartz Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Ohio. It also paid $57,000 in 4 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $390,000 |
| New York | 6 | $111,783 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $110,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $3,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $130 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Kevin and deborah bartz fund | $390,000 |
| Pivotworks Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Three Village Church | General & Unrestricted | $46,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $42,000 |
| Resurgence Church Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| The Haven at Deer Park Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Practical Education Network Africa-Usa Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Smithtown Gospel Tabernacle Inc | math education initiatives at Smithtown Christian School | $10,000 |
| World Gospel Mission | Africa Region Pediatric Surgical Outreach | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $6,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $5,000 |
| Schoolnova at Stony Brook Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Business As Mission Global | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $4,000 |
| Intervarsity Christian Fellowship- USA | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Open USA | Charitable Event | $2,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Her Future Coalition Inc | Vokhul Family Fundraiser | $1,000 |
| Smithtown Gospel Tabernacle Inc | To purchase i55 books for the elementary classrooms | $783 |
| Timberline Church | General & Unrestricted | $130 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah Bartz
- Kevin Bartz
Questions people ask
Does Kevin and Deborah Bartz Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kevin and Deborah Bartz Foundation give?
$691,913 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs Kevin and Deborah Bartz Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Deborah Bartz (Dir, Sec) and Kevin Bartz (Dir, Pres, Treas).
What does Kevin and Deborah Bartz Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and education.