Barnstone Foundation Inc
Barnstone Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Southeastern, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations working in areas including health, mental health, conservation, education, housing, food access, and community services.
Barnstone Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Barnstone Foundation Inc gave $497K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), top state Pennsylvania. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $496,637
- +15.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +19.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,865
- -3.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $7,713,390
- +12.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (7 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Barnstone Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 586, Southeastern, PA 19399
Phone: (610) 935-1852
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Barnstone Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program ($45K). Together the top 10 received $344K.
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 108 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in Pennsylvania received 43% of grant dollars, followed by Massachusetts (18%), California (11%), Washington, DC (8%), and Maine (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Barnstone Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 23 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $26K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $207K (2019) to $497K (2025). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $497K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program Boston, MA | Charitable | $45,000 |
| La Colaborativa Inc Chelsesa, MA | Charitable | $45,000 |
| Active Minds Washington, DC | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Eden Reforestation Projects Glendora, CA | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust Topsham, ME | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Good Works Inc Coatesville, PA | Charitable | $27,000 |
| CB Community Schools Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Convoy of Hope Springfield, MO | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Charitable | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,713,390 | $2,021,065 | $536,039 | $496,637 | 25 | $496,637 | $1,170,082 | $544,273 |
| 2024 | $6,855,389 | $1,111,230 | $459,777 | $431,000 | 21 | $431,000 | $652,435 | $490,954 |
| 2023 | $6,567,050 | $251,393 | $471,031 | $452,000 | 23 | $452,000 | $232,362 | $437,959 |
| 2022 | $6,783,968 | $528,072 | $474,879 | $456,000 | 21 | $456,000 | $509,193 | $448,932 |
| 2021 | $6,726,957 | $1,256,402 | $406,384 | $344,000 | 18 | $344,000 | $558,171 | $454,454 |
| 2020 | $6,311,174 | $2,299,617 | $298,638 | $271,504 | 20 | — | $1,750,914 | $344,661 |
| 2019 | $4,523,431 | $2,516,322 | $233,364 | $207,000 | 22 | — | $1,030,620 | $270,353 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Barnstone Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $544K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No formal mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grantees describe a range of missions: La Colaborativa works to empower Latinx immigrants and strengthen community well-being; Active Minds mobilizes young people around mental health; and Maine Coast Heritage Trust advances land and water conservation in Maine.
Other 2025 recipients include Good Works, which repairs homes for low-income families; CB Community Schools, which serves system-involved youth; and Chester County Food Bank, which works to improve equitable access to nutritious food. The foundation also supported the University of Pennsylvania, whose stated aims include education, research, and patient care, and Mayo Clinic, whose mission includes providing patient care, education, and research.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $496,637. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $45,000, with a median of $20,000. Notable grants included $45,000 each to Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program and La Colaborativa; $40,000 each to Active Minds and Eden Reforestation Projects; and $30,000 each to Maine Coast Heritage Trust and the University of Pennsylvania.
Other notable recipients included Good Works ($27,000), CB Community Schools ($25,000), Convoy of Hope ($25,000), Mayo Clinic ($25,000), Penn State THON ($25,000), and The Support Center for Child Advocates ($25,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joan E Cloetingh as president and director; Greg Cloetingh and Jeff Cloetingh as vice presidents and directors; and Josh Cady as vice president and director.
Barnstone Foundation Inc is led by Joan E. Cloetingh, President & Director since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joan E. Cloetingh
President & Director
Vice President & Secretary → President & Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Greg Cloetingh
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jeff Cloetingh
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Josh Cady
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Emma Cloetingh (2020–2022) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Julie Cady (2020–2022) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Lauren Bundy (2020–2022) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Thomas K. Cloetingh (2019) — President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Barnstone Foundation Inc
How much does Barnstone Foundation Inc give each year?
Barnstone Foundation Inc gave $497K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $431K across 21 grants.
What is Barnstone Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Barnstone Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $19,865, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Barnstone Foundation Inc that year got $15K on average.
Where does Barnstone Foundation Inc give grants?
Barnstone Foundation Inc's top state is Pennsylvania, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (18%) and California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (6 grants) and Exton, PA (2 grants).
Does Barnstone Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Barnstone Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (25 grants).
Who are Barnstone Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Barnstone Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program ($45,000), La Colaborativa Inc ($45,000) and Active Minds ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Barnstone Foundation Inc?
Barnstone Foundation Inc reported $7.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $497K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $544K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Barnstone Foundation Inc fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Barnstone Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Barnstone Foundation Inc's EIN?
Barnstone Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4092721. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Barnstone Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
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Grantable. (2026). Barnstone Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/barnstone-foundation-inc-morg_21cb5d65ed504149974893a28f358a9b
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