Kari and Fred Barton Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Kari and Fred Barton Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in North Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $247,500 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$247,500
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was up from $211,500 the year before.
28% of its 2024 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 | $211,500 | 23 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $247,500 | 25 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Karen Barton 125 Dory Road North, North Palm Beach, FL 33408 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (602) 430-6484 |
| What to submit | Proposals submitted to karen barton should include financial information of the applicant and how the applicant plans to use any funding received |
| Deadlines | No submission deadlines |
| Restrictions | The foundation makes grants to public charities (501(c)(3))deemed to be particularly important to the trustees and advisory board. |
What Kari and Fred Barton Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 16 | $160,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $40,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $24,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $12,500 |
| Michigan | 3 | $8,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | To provide scholarships | $40,000 |
| Firefighter and Ems Ambassadors Scholarship Fund | To provide resources for economically disadvantaged individuals and promote diversity in the first responder community | $25,000 |
| Marian Middle School | To provide scholarships | $20,000 |
| St Louis Police Foundation | To support police departments | $20,000 |
| St Louis University High | To provide scholarships | $20,000 |
| Washington University St Louis | To provide scholarships | $20,000 |
| St Genevieve Catholic Church | To support churches | $17,000 |
| The Benjamin School | To provide a challenging college preparatory education to a diverse student body in a structured, nurturing community environment | $12,500 |
| St Claire Catholic Church | To support churches | $11,500 |
| Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation | To help kids | $10,000 |
| St Patrick Center | To help families | $10,000 |
| O'Fallon Professional Firefighters Community Outreach | To serve citizens and organizations in need within the fire district boundaries | $9,000 |
| St Louis Fire Academy | To train firefighters | $5,000 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | To preserve nature | $4,000 |
| Forest Park Forever | To support the park | $3,000 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy | To protect significant natural, scenic, and farm lands | $3,000 |
| Gateway Off-Road Cyclists | To help grow the st. Louis region's trail network | $2,500 |
| Holy Name Medical Center | To help build a healthier community | $2,500 |
| Trailnet | To promote healthy ways of transportation | $2,500 |
| Worldwide Fistula Fund | To help mothers injured in childbirth | $2,500 |
| Beautify Ladue | To create an even more beautiful city | $2,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope of St Louis | To help kids with education | $2,000 |
| Rohan Woods School | To prepare children for success by providing a challenging, integrated learning approach | $2,000 |
| Benzonia Public Library | To preserve yesterday, enrich today, and inspire tomorrow in the community | $1,000 |
| St Louis Help | To provide medical equipment to those in need | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- James Fred Barton III
- Karen Barton
- Kelli Barton
- Ann Marie Barton
- Emily Barton
- Vance Crowe
- Michael Jewell
- Jim Maher
Questions people ask
Does Kari and Fred Barton Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No submission deadlines.
How much does Kari and Fred Barton Charitable Foundation give?
$247,500 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Kari and Fred Barton Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James Fred Barton III (Trustee), Karen Barton (Trustee), Kelli Barton (Advisory Committee) and Ann Marie Barton (Advisory Committee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Kari and Fred Barton Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and environment and conservation.