Margaret and Marshall Bartlett Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Margaret and Marshall Bartlett Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Princeton, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $694,344 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $160,000. 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$694,344
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$160,000
- Assets$6.4 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
25% 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 | $741,601 | 70 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 58 | $5.9 million |
| 2025 | $694,344 | 49 | $6.4 million |
How to apply
Margaret and Marshall Bartlett Family Foundation Inc 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 Margaret and Marshall Bartlett Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 9 | $205,500 |
| Virginia | 3 | $188,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $75,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $60,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $59,100 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $32,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 10 | $12,260 |
| Michigan | 3 | $8,400 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foxcroft School - Annual Fund | General | $160,000 |
| The Lawrenceville School | General | $85,000 |
| Connecticut College | General | $75,000 |
| Eaglebrook School | General | $55,000 |
| The Foote School | General | $50,000 |
| The Women's College Club of Princeton | General | $50,000 |
| Princeton University - Annual Giving | General | $29,000 |
| Princeton Day School | General | $25,000 |
| The College Foundation of the University of Virginia | General | $25,000 |
| The Dublin School | General | $25,000 |
| Miami University Foundation | General | $20,000 |
| Cape Eleuthera Foundations | General | $15,000 |
| Amistad Mission | General | $10,000 |
| New Jersey Audubon | General | $10,000 |
| Interlochen Center for Arts | General | $5,250 |
| Church of the Heavenly Rest | General | $5,000 |
| Mountain Valley Treatment Center | General | $5,000 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory | General | $5,000 |
| Children's Health Council | General | $3,334 |
| McCarter Theatre Center | General | $3,000 |
| Potomac Valley Opera Company | General | $3,000 |
| The Mill Reef Fund | General | $3,000 |
| St Paul's School | General | $2,500 |
| US Fund for International Scouting | General | $2,500 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | General | $2,000 |
| Fountain House | General | $2,000 |
| Friends of Institute for Advanced Study | General | $2,000 |
| Nantucket Conservation Foundation | General | $2,000 |
| The Giving Kitchen | General | $2,000 |
| Kids in Need of Defense (Kind) | General | $1,250 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General | $1,250 |
| The Caumsett Foundation | General | $1,010 |
| Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery | General | $1,000 |
| Girls on the Run | General | $1,000 |
| Harvard Law School Annual Fund | General | $1,000 |
| Hot Bread Kitchen | General | $1,000 |
| Princeton Symphony Orchestra | General | $1,000 |
| Sustainable Nantucket | General | $1,000 |
| Kieve-Wavus Education Inc | General | $500 |
| Washington Association of NJ | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaret W Bartlett
- John P Bartlett
- Stephen W Bartlett
- Eliot Pierce
- Eric B Sensenbrenner
Questions people ask
Does Margaret and Marshall Bartlett Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Margaret and Marshall Bartlett Family Foundation Inc give?
$694,344 in tax year 2025, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Margaret and Marshall Bartlett Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Margaret W Bartlett (Vice President), John P Bartlett (Co-President and Treasurer), Stephen W Bartlett (Co-President and Secretary) and Eliot Pierce (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Margaret and Marshall Bartlett Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and faith communities.