Bartman Foundation
Bartman Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 filing lists 68 grants totaling $503,400 to charitable organizations; the grants include support for organizations working in areas such as cancer research, health care, food access, social services, and conservation.
Bartman Foundation at a glance
In short: Bartman Foundation gave $503K across 68 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in California. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $503,400
- +1.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 68
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,403
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,541,069
- -10.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (5 of 68, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (57% 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 Bartman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11777 San Vicente Boulevard 600, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Phone: (310) 826-8737
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bartman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Library Foundation of Los Angeles ($55K). Together the top 10 received $255K.
Grant Size Distribution
356 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 350 grants of 356 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 57% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 14% to New York, 7% to Tennessee, 5% to North Carolina, and 4% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 68 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bartman Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 68 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 122% 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 $471K (2021) to $508K (2020). In 2024 it made 68 grants totaling $503K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Library Foundation of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General | $55,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General | $30,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation Santa Monica, CA | General | $25,000 |
| V Foundation for Cancer Research Cary, NC | General | $25,000 |
| Concern Foundation Beverly Hills, CA | General | $20,000 |
| Homeboy Industries Los Angeles, CA | General | $20,000 |
| Remote Area Medical Rockford, TN | General | $20,000 |
| Spondylitis Association Sherman Oaks, CA | General | $20,000 |
| The Brigid Alliance New York, NY | General | $20,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | General | $20,000 |
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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 | $4,541,069 | $81,541 | $596,385 | $503,400 | 68 | $500,963 | $261,102 | $411,069 |
| 2023 | $5,068,044 | $717,680 | $585,160 | $496,100 | 69 | $499,209 | $606,402 | $365,021 |
| 2022 | $4,958,434 | $668,812 | $560,930 | $491,600 | 68 | $494,712 | $580,929 | $379,569 |
| 2021 | $4,853,855 | $388,296 | $526,195 | $471,100 | 66 | $471,249 | $299,979 | $390,172 |
| 2020 | $4,998,633 | $-22,953 | $589,254 | $507,600 | 85 | — | $166,266 | $346,297 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bartman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $411K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grantees describe a range of missions: the Prostate Cancer Foundation says it funds research on prostate cancer biology and treatment; Homeboy Industries says it supports previously incarcerated and formerly gang-involved people; and The Nature Conservancy says it works to conserve lands and waters. Other grantees include organizations whose stated missions address free health care, family-planning travel support, cancer research, and access to nutritious food.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 68 grants totaling $503,400. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $55,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards included $55,000 to the Library Foundation of Los Angeles; $30,000 to Tunnel to Towers Foundation; and $25,000 each to the Prostate Cancer Foundation and the V Foundation for Cancer Research. Other grants included $20,000 each to Concern Foundation, Homeboy Industries, Remote Area Medical, Spondylitis Association, The Brigid Alliance, and The Nature Conservancy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists JOHN W BARTMAN as trustee, as required.
Bartman Foundation is led by John W. Bartman, Trustee-As Required on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John W. Bartman
Trustee-As Required
On filings since 2020
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 Bartman Foundation
How much does Bartman Foundation give each year?
Bartman Foundation gave $503K across 68 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $496K across 69 grants.
What is Bartman Foundation's typical grant size?
Bartman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,403, across 68 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bartman Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Bartman Foundation give grants?
Bartman Foundation gives mostly in California: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (14%) and Tennessee (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (22 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Does Bartman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bartman Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (68 of 68) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bartman Foundation's largest grantees?
Bartman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Library Foundation of Los Angeles ($55,000), Tunnel to Towers Foundation ($30,000) and Prostate Cancer Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bartman Foundation?
Bartman Foundation reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $501K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $411K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bartman Foundation fund?
The available filing does not state the foundation’s own mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bartman Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Bartman Foundation's EIN?
Bartman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7005283. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bartman 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 October 2026.
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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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Grantable. (2026). Bartman Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bartman-foundation-morg_280dd6c95b1e450088926196de0a2a4b
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