Bartenura Foundation
Bartenura Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing describes direct charitable activity in social services, including mental health and education.
Bartenura Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $296,838
- +309.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $243,403
- +366.8% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $4,975
- -96.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $6,540
- -95.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bartenura Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2000 Broadway 23B, New York, NY 10023
Phone: (617) 216-3600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bartenura Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 37 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2023 grantees are based in New York, NY; Brooklyn, NY; and Washington, DC. Their stated missions describe work involving Israel, Benin and Senegal, and prisons and jails throughout the United States, among other settings. These are the grantees’ stated locations and activities, not a stated geographic focus for the foundation.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Bartenura Foundation gives
- 20% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 83% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 59% 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 (2023). 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $72K (2020) to $132K (2023). In 2023 it made 10 grants totaling $132K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY | General Support. | $75,000 |
| Itrek New York, NY | General Support. | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Israel Museum New York, NY | General Support. | $12,000 |
| Center for Teen Empowerment New York, NY | General Support. | $10,000 |
| Youth Renewal Fund New York, NY | General Support. | $5,000 |
| Jew Belong New York, NY | General Support. | $1,800 |
| Batonga Foundation Washington, DC | General Support. | $1,000 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds New York, NY | General Support. | $1,000 |
| Jewish Funders Network New York, NY | General Support. | $850 |
| Musicambia Brooklyn, NY | General Support. | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $296,838 | $243,403 | $6,540 | — | — | $4,975 | $10,093 | $8,495 |
| 2023 | $72,504 | $52,148 | $156,444 | $132,150 | 10 | $155,555 | $28,352 | $3,346 |
| 2022 | $187,822 | $51,032 | $116,338 | $107,850 | 5 | $113,928 | $48,622 | $11,059 |
| 2021 | $336,894 | $294,641 | $105,601 | $103,471 | 1 | $104,551 | $40,887 | $7,176 |
| 2020 | $174,502 | $36,872 | $85,303 | $72,036 | 21 | — | — | $7,968 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bartenura Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing identifies social services, including mental health and education, as its direct charitable activity. Its 2023 grants included organizations with varied missions. For example, iTrek says it helps leaders engage their networks in meaningful Israel experiences; Youth Renewal Fund says it raises funds to develop and monitor educational programs for disadvantaged Israeli youths; and Musicambia says it develops music education programs and performances in prisons and jails.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $132,150. In 2022, it reported 5 grants totaling $107,850. Its 2024 filing reported no grants.
Selected 2023 grants included $25,000 to iTrek Inc, $5,000 to Youth Renewal Fund, $1,000 each to PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc and Batonga Foundation, $850 to Jewish Funders Network, and $500 to Musicambia Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Evelyn Musher Shechter, Joshua Musher, Raphael Musher, and Gil Galanos as directors.
Bartenura Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Evelyn Musher Shechter
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Musher
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raphael Musher
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gil Galanos
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Bartenura Foundation
How large is Bartenura Foundation?
Bartenura Foundation reported $297K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (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 Bartenura Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing identifies social services, including mental health and education, as its direct charitable activity. Its 2023 grants included organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bartenura Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Bartenura Foundation make grants?
The listed 2023 grantees are based in New York, NY; Brooklyn, NY; and Washington, DC. Their stated missions describe work involving Israel, Benin and Senegal, and prisons and jails throughout the United States, among other settings. These are the grantees’ stated locations and activities, not a stated geographic focus for the foundation.
What is Bartenura Foundation's EIN?
Bartenura Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4134990. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bartenura Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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