Bartz Marr Family Foundation
Bartz Marr Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to three charitable organizations, including a Parkinson’s research foundation, a Hawai‘i community fund, and a police foundation.
Bartz Marr Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Bartz Marr Family Foundation gave $610K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $203K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $610,000
- -48.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -83.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $203,333
- +209.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $12,073,441
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bartz Marr Family 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: 11100 Santa Monica Blvd 600, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (310) 806-4096
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bartz Marr Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Michael J Fox FDN for Parkinson's Research ($600K). Together the top 3 received $610K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 79 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to New York recipients, 1% to Hawai‘i recipients, and 1% to California recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bartz Marr Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $566K (2021) to $1.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $610K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michael J Fox FDN for Parkinson's Research Po Box, NY | Unrestricted | $600,000 |
| Kukio Hoomana Fund Kailua Kona, HI | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Atherton Police Foundation Atherton, CA | Unrestricted | $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 | $12,073,441 | $1,998,817 | $653,168 | $610,000 | 3 | $615,345 | $1,848,575 | $512,203 |
| 2023 | $10,727,792 | $466,434 | $1,231,553 | $1,183,000 | 18 | $1,202,442 | $438,273 | $533,413 |
| 2022 | $10,732,130 | $270,217 | $680,378 | $619,000 | 29 | $636,417 | $240,256 | $567,669 |
| 2021 | $12,789,153 | $592,895 | $607,838 | $566,000 | 22 | $583,744 | $570,074 | $625,043 |
| 2020 | $12,317,382 | $373,667 | $676,327 | $616,000 | 7 | — | $355,942 | $574,016 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bartz Marr Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $512K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated purposes span Parkinson’s research, local community programs, and police services. The Kukio Hoomana Fund describes its mission as uplifting and enriching Hawai‘i Island through investments in local organizations focused on youth empowerment, affordable housing, environmental preservation, cultural enrichment, food security, and educational and financial hardship assistance for Kukio staff.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $610,000 through three grants. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $600,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grant was $600,000 to Michael J Fox FDN for Parkinson's Research, for unrestricted purposes. Kukio Hoomana Fund and Atherton Police Foundation each received $5,000, also for unrestricted purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carol A Bartz as president and Bill Marr as secretary.
Bartz Marr Family Foundation is led by Carol A. Bartz, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carol A. Bartz
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bill Marr
Secretary
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 Bartz Marr Family Foundation
How much does Bartz Marr Family Foundation give each year?
Bartz Marr Family Foundation gave $610K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 18 grants.
What is Bartz Marr Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Bartz Marr Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $203,333, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bartz Marr Family Foundation give grants?
Bartz Marr Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Bartz Marr Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bartz Marr Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Bartz Marr Family Foundation?
Bartz Marr Family Foundation reported $12.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $615K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $512K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bartz Marr Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated purposes span Parkinson’s research, local community programs, and police services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bartz Marr Family 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 Bartz Marr Family Foundation's EIN?
Bartz Marr Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4056156. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bartz Marr Family 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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