Barton Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Barton Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Bellaire, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $61,703 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $17,000. 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$61,703
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$17,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was down from $61,704 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 | $52,670 | 19 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $61,704 | 21 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $61,703 | 22 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Barton Charitable 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 Barton Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 17 | $32,851 |
| Michigan | 4 | $23,852 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bellaire Youth Initiative | General Purpose | $17,000 |
| The General's Redoubt | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Good Samaritan Family Services | Moms and Tots | $4,500 |
| Churchill Center and School | Outreach | $3,101 |
| Churchill Center & School | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| Danforth Plant Science Center | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| St Louis Art Museum | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Micds | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Forest Park Forever | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| St Peter's Church | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Churchill Center and School | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Bellaire Youth Iniative | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| MO Botanical Garden | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Maryville University | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Wednesday Club of St Louis | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| St Louis Women of Achievement | General Purpose | $1,250 |
| Jefferson County Historical Society | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Jefferson County Historical Society | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Character Plus | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| St Louis Zoo | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| PBS | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Annual Fund | $352 |
Officers and trustees
- Rufus K Barton III
- Bonnie B Wolfarth
Questions people ask
Does Barton Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Barton Charitable Foundation give?
$61,703 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Barton Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rufus K Barton III (Trustee) and Bonnie B Wolfarth (Trustee).
What does Barton Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and arts and culture.