Barnstone Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Barnstone Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Southeastern, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $496,637 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $45,000. 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$496,637
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$12.7 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $431,000 the year before.
30% 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 | $452,000 | 23 | $9.3 million |
| 2024 | $431,000 | 21 | $10.8 million |
| 2025 | $496,637 | 25 | $12.7 million |
How to apply
Barnstone 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 Barnstone Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 14 | $211,637 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $90,000 |
| California | 3 | $57,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $40,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $30,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $25,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program | Charitable | $45,000 |
| La Colaborativa Inc | Charitable | $45,000 |
| Active Minds | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Eden Reforestation Projects | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Good Works Inc | Charitable | $27,000 |
| CB Community Schools | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Convoy of Hope | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Penn State Thon | Charitable | $25,000 |
| The Support Center for Child Advocates | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Chester County Food Bank | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Fostering Hope Grant Award | Charitable | $16,000 |
| YMCA Camp Tockwogh | Charitable | $15,000 |
| BABY2BABY | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Center for Humanistic Change | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Support Center for Child Advocates | Charitable | $8,037 |
| Charlestown Playhouse Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Prepared to Thrive | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Village Enterprise Fund | Charitable | $5,000 |
| CB Community Schools | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Nassau County Foundation | Charitable | $3,000 |
| The Wharton Esherick Museum | Charitable | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joan E Cloetingh
- Greg Cloetingh
- Jeff Cloetingh
- Josh Cady
Questions people ask
Does Barnstone Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Barnstone Foundation Inc give?
$496,637 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Barnstone Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Joan E Cloetingh (President, Director), Greg Cloetingh (Vice President, Director), Jeff Cloetingh (Vice President, Director) and Josh Cady (Vice President, Director).
What does Barnstone Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.