Barton Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Barton Family Foundation is a private foundation in Federal Way, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.7 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $3.5 million. 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$3.7 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$3.5 million
- Assets$27.7 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $80,861 the year before.
67% 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 | $5.7 million | 26 | $27.5 million |
| 2024 | $80,861 | 23 | $32.8 million |
| 2025 | $3.7 million | 24 | $27.7 million |
How to apply
Barton 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 Barton Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $3.5 million |
| Alabama | 4 | $107,500 |
| Washington | 9 | $41,907 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $12,089 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $7,200 |
| Illinois | 2 | $7,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,045 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | General and unrestricted | $3.5 million |
| Global Impact Ministries | General and unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Friends of Little Saigon | General and unrestricted | $15,450 |
| Yearup | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Seattle Art Museum | General and unrestricted | $7,725 |
| Global Impact | General and unrestricted | $6,200 |
| The Josselyn Center | General and unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Breaking Boundaries Foundation | General and unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Rave Foundation | General and unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Seattle Nativity School | General and unrestricted | $5,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General and unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Alabama Appleseed Center for Law and Justice | General and unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Faith Crusades Ministries | General and unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Selma Center for Nonviolence | General and unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Henry Art Gallery | General and unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Williams College | General and unrestricted | $1,089 |
| Southwest Christian Care | General and unrestricted | $1,045 |
| Sound Experience | General and unrestricted | $1,030 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General and unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Foundation | General and unrestricted | $1,000 |
| School Year Abroad | General and unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Every Mother Counts | General and unrestricted | $500 |
| Weld Seattle | General and unrestricted | $500 |
| Federal Way National Little League | General and unrestricted | $202 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Barton
- Sarah Barton
Questions people ask
Does Barton Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Barton Family Foundation give?
$3.7 million in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Barton Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard Barton (Co-Trustee) and Sarah Barton (Co-Trustee).
What does Barton Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, faith communities and arts and culture.