Bartlett Fdn
Bartlett Fdn is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Created in 1972 under a trust agreement by Harland B. Barlett and Viola D. Bartlett, who resided in Reading, Pennsylvania, it supports charitable organizations, with its grant program describing support for organizations whose programs address basic needs including food, shelter, health, and education.
Bartlett Fdn at a glance
In short: Bartlett Fdn gave $105K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 52% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $105,150
- +34.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +27.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,572
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,834,271
- -2.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 52% first-time grantees (12 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bartlett Fdn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
The grant program provides an online application form and an accessible alternative, but the foundation’s 2024 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept…
The grant program provides an online application form and an accessible alternative, but the foundation’s 2024 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 505 Mac H0006-092, Saint Louis, MO 63166
Phone: (888) 730-4933
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Bartlett Fdn
Who Bartlett Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network ($10K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 98 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The grant program lists Pennsylvania as the state served and says there are no geographic restrictions, while noting a practice of primarily supporting organizations located in Berks County. In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 5% to Ohio, and 5% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Bartlett Fdn open to new grantees?
52%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 23 grantees (52%) 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 $4K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2022) to $105K (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $105K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network Allentown, PA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Humane Pennsylvania Reading, PA | General Operating | $6,500 |
| Animal Rescue League of Berks County Inc Birdsboro, PA | General Operating | $6,500 |
| Reading Symphony Orchestra Assn Reading, PA | General Operating | $6,000 |
| Goggleworks Reading, PA | General Operating | $6,000 |
| Phoebe Berks Health Care Center Inc Wernersville, PA | General Operating | $5,150 |
| Reikicats Haven Shoemakersville, PA | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Lancaster County Therapeutic Riding Inc Lancaster, PA | General Operating | $5,000 |
| National Inventors Hall of Fame Inc North Canton, OH | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Nepa Inclusive Pittston, PA | General Operating | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,834,271 | $89,835 | $140,156 | $105,150 | 23 | $116,136 | $63,341 | $102,952 |
| 2023 | $1,882,759 | $53,079 | $111,277 | $78,456 | 18 | $88,944 | $36,909 | $96,162 |
| 2022 | $1,943,291 | $41,148 | $111,724 | $74,516 | 16 | $85,380 | $46,025 | $105,783 |
| 2021 | $2,009,425 | $206,779 | $134,953 | $97,646 | 17 | $109,450 | $181,152 | $112,679 |
| 2020 | $1,937,338 | $160,508 | $143,435 | $102,900 | 24 | — | $137,340 | $100,055 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bartlett Fdn reported a distributable amount of $103K 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
No separate foundation mission is stated. The Bartlett Foundation Grant lists education, health, and human services as program areas, and describes its purpose as supporting programs that help meet basic needs in food, shelter, health, and education.
Among its 2024 grantees, Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network says its mission is to enhance lives, maximize function, inspire hope, and promote dignity and well-being through rehabilitation care. Humane Pennsylvania says it works to increase communities’ capacity to care for animals. Lancaster County Therapeutic Riding says it enhances the lives of people with special needs through equine-assisted activities, while NEPA Inclusive says it supports inclusive and sustainable lives for people with disabilities. The Bill of Rights Institute says it teaches history and civics and equips students and teachers to live the ideals of a free and just society.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $105,150. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest reported awards included:
The Bartlett Foundation Grant program states that eligible applicants must be Section 501(c)(3) exempt organizations. Applications are submitted through an online grant application form or an accessible alternative designed for assistive technology users. The program says it does not fund capital-building projects or general operating support; the 2024 filing, however, lists the purposes of its itemized grants as general operating.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. was listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Bartlett Fdn's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$31K (2020) → $31K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $31K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Bartlett Fdn
How much does Bartlett Fdn give each year?
Bartlett Fdn gave $105K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $78K across 18 grants.
What is Bartlett Fdn's typical grant size?
Bartlett Fdn's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,572, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bartlett Fdn that year got $4K on average.
Where does Bartlett Fdn give grants?
Bartlett Fdn gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Reading, PA (5 grants) and Allentown, PA (2 grants).
Does Bartlett Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bartlett Fdn's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bartlett Fdn's largest grantees?
Bartlett Fdn's largest 2024 grantees include Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network ($10,000), Humane Pennsylvania ($6,500) and Animal Rescue League of Berks County Inc ($6,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bartlett Fdn?
Bartlett Fdn reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $116K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $103K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bartlett Fdn fund?
No separate foundation mission is stated. The Bartlett Foundation Grant lists education, health, and human services as program areas, and describes its purpose as supporting programs that help meet basic needs in food, shelter, health, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bartlett Fdn?
The grant program provides an online application form and an accessible alternative, but the foundation’s 2024 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bartlett Fdn's EIN?
Bartlett Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6567275. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bartlett Fdn 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Bartlett Fdn funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bartlett-fdn-morg_84c9bec4d78d4257b272d0b520e9e569
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