Bartko Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bartko Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,927 in 58 grants; the typical grant was $122 and the largest $4,620. 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$20,927
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$122
- Largest grant$4,620
- Assets$29,854
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $12,424 the year before.
43% 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 | $9,010 | 43 | $13,050 |
| 2024 | $12,424 | 41 | $24,579 |
| 2025 | $20,927 | 58 | $29,854 |
How to apply
Bartko Family 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 Bartko Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 22 | $13,107 |
| New York | 6 | $3,305 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $1,450 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $585 |
| Maine | 5 | $580 |
| Alaska | 1 | $500 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $450 |
| Colorado | 3 | $450 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $200 |
| Georgia | 2 | $110 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John's Church | Charitable work | $4,620 |
| St Andrews by the Sea | Charity | $2,000 |
| Portsmouth Athenaeum | Nonprofit | $1,535 |
| Haven | Nonprofit | $1,250 |
| Our Lady of Kazan | Charitable work | $1,000 |
| Packer Collegiate Institute | Charitable work | $1,000 |
| Trinity College | Nonprofit | $1,000 |
| Portsmouth Music & Arts Ctr | Nonprofit | $700 |
| Barnard College | Nonprofit work | $500 |
| Portsmouth Public Library | Nonprofit | $500 |
| St Herman Theological Seminary | Charitable work | $500 |
| Orthodox Christian Cultural Institute | Charitable work | $500 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | Nonprofit | $300 |
| NH Public Television | Nonprofit | $250 |
| Fordham University | Nonprofit | $250 |
| The Music Hall | Nonprofit | $250 |
| The Grand Fdnccas Fund | Nonprofit | $250 |
| New Hampshire SPCA | Nonprofit | $220 |
| Seacoast Science Center | Nonprofit | $210 |
| Seacoast Repertory Theater | Nonprofit | $200 |
| Players Ring of Portsmouth | Nonprofit | $200 |
| Fibrolamellar Concer Fdn | Nonprofit | $200 |
| Portsmouth High School Cycling Club | Nonprofit | $200 |
| Portland Museum of Art | Nonprofit | $180 |
| Gather | Nonprofit | $160 |
| World Affairs Council NH | Nonprofit | $160 |
| Poodle Rescue of CT | Nonprofit | $150 |
| Peabody Essex Museum | Nonprofit | $125 |
| Portsmouth Historical Soc | Nonprofit | $125 |
| League of Women Voters USA | Nonprofit | $120 |
| The Uso | Nonprofit | $110 |
| First United Methodist Church | Charitable work | $107 |
| Maine Public Broadcasting | Nonprofit | $100 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Charity | $100 |
| Center for Wildlife | Nonprofit | $100 |
| Rockingham Community Action | Nonprofit | $100 |
| The Genesis Fdn | Nonprofit | $100 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Charitable work | $100 |
| US Holocaust Museum | Nonprofit | $100 |
| Ogunquit Playhouse | Nonprofit | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Maxim C Bartko
- Penelope A Bartko
Questions people ask
Does Bartko Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bartko Family Charitable Foundation give?
$20,927 in tax year 2025, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $122.
Who runs Bartko Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Maxim C Bartko (Trustee) and Penelope A Bartko (Trustee).
What does Bartko Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.