Bartels Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bartels Family Foundation is a private foundation in Aiken, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $45,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$45,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$626,403
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $29,500 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $30,500 | 9 | $651,822 |
| 2023 | $31,500 | 8 | $553,371 |
| 2024 | $29,500 | 9 | $580,208 |
| 2025 | $45,000 | 9 | $626,403 |
How to apply
Bartels Family 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 Bartels Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 4 | $20,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aiken Senior Life Services | Grant for senior enrichment programs and meals on wheels | $10,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Sanctuary | Grant to support trap, neuter & release program for community cats | $5,000 |
| Equine Rescue | Grant for care and feeding of horses used by military veterans | $5,000 |
| Focus Marines Foundation | Grant for weekend focus course for marines with ptsd | $5,000 |
| Individual | Grant for barn buddies program | $5,000 |
| Saratoga Warhorse Foundation | Grant for one veteran to attend the program | $5,000 |
| Veterans K9 Solutions Inc | Grant for dog training to support veterans | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Animal Shelter | Grant for spay/neuter services, medical care and food | $2,500 |
| SPCA Albrecht Center | Grant for spay/neuter services, medical care and food | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lynn Engeholm
- Gail Griffin
Questions people ask
Does Bartels Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bartels Family Foundation give?
$45,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Bartels Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lynn Engeholm (President) and Gail Griffin (Treasurer).
What does Bartels Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, food and hunger and veterans.