Don & Jo Ann Bainter Fdn Tr
Don & Jo Ann Bainter Fdn Tr is a private foundation based in Pennington, New Jersey. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $92,189 through 16 grants, primarily to organizations in Ohio.
Don & Jo Ann Bainter Fdn Tr at a glance
In short: Don & Jo Ann Bainter Fdn Tr gave $92K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Ohio. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $92,189
- +0.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,762
- +0.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $2,067,543
- +1.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (5 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Don & Jo Ann Bainter Fdn Tr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1532, Pennington, NJ 08534-0691
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Don & Jo Ann Bainter Fdn Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Meals on Wheels Older Adult Alternatives ($10K). Together the top 10 received $77K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 81 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went primarily to Ohio recipients (90%), with 9% going to Virginia and 1% to Washington, DC. Listed Ohio grantees include organizations in Lancaster, Millfield, and Columbus.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Don & Jo Ann Bainter Fdn Tr open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 16 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 63% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $87K (2021) to $97K (2022). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meals on Wheels Older Adult Alternatives Lancaster, OH | Unrestricted General | $10,418 |
| Crossroads Ministry Center Lancaster, OH | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Ohio Glass Museum Lancaster, OH | Unrestricted General | $9,000 |
| Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted General | $8,000 |
| Fairfield Area Humane Society Lancaster, OH | Unrestricted General | $8,000 |
| The Lighthouse Lancaster, OH | Unrestricted General | $8,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Athens County Millfield, OH | Unrestricted General | $8,000 |
| Maywood Mission Lancaster, OH | Unrestricted General | $8,000 |
| Olivedale Senior Citizens of Fairfield Lancaster, OH | Unrestricted General | $4,000 |
| Foundation Dinners Lancaster, OH | Unrestricted General | $3,672 |
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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 | $2,067,543 | $158,498 | $122,900 | $92,189 | 16 | $103,411 | $135,234 | $118,118 |
| 2024 | $2,036,019 | $148,939 | $121,405 | $91,771 | 16 | $107,782 | $133,365 | $111,365 |
| 2023 | $2,013,327 | $130,064 | $118,394 | $91,771 | 16 | $106,892 | $113,942 | $103,727 |
| 2022 | $2,002,423 | $72,091 | $126,460 | $97,099 | 16 | $112,819 | $71,947 | $107,491 |
| 2021 | $2,056,149 | $160,358 | $117,654 | $87,294 | 17 | $104,685 | $148,781 | $115,490 |
| 2020 | $2,015,971 | $95,806 | $118,034 | $90,968 | 18 | — | $82,392 | $101,306 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Don & Jo Ann Bainter Fdn Tr reported a distributable amount of $118K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in areas such as older-adult services, shelter and counseling for people experiencing domestic abuse, social welfare, humane services, housing, arts and cultural heritage, and parks and recreation. These are areas reflected in the grantees’ work, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
The Ohio Glass Museum says its mission is to record and celebrate Fairfield County’s glass-industry history and Ohio’s glassmaking heritage. The Lighthouse Inc says it provides shelter and counseling for victims of domestic abuse. Maywood Mission says it provides relief and promotes welfare for people in need.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $92,189. Grants ranged from $1,099 to $10,418, with a median of $6,000. The largest listed awards included $10,418 to Meals on Wheels Older Adult Alternatives, $10,000 to Crossroads Ministry Center, and $9,000 to the Ohio Glass Museum. Other listed grants included $8,000 each to the Salvation Army, Fairfield Area Humane Society, The Lighthouse, Habitat for Humanity Athens County, and Maywood Mission. Nationwide Children’s Hospital received $2,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mrs. Jo Ann Bainter as co-trustee and Bank of America N A as trustee.
Don & Jo Ann Bainter Fdn Tr's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America N A
Trustee
Trustee → Co-Trustee, 2023
Co-Trustee → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $28K (2025)
Jo Ann Bainter
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $28K, to Bank of America N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Don & Jo Ann Bainter Fdn Tr
How much does Don & Jo Ann Bainter Fdn Tr give each year?
Don & Jo Ann Bainter Fdn Tr gave $92K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $92K across 16 grants.
What is Don & Jo Ann Bainter Fdn Tr's typical grant size?
Don & Jo Ann Bainter Fdn Tr's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $5,762, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Don & Jo Ann Bainter Fdn Tr that year got $4K on average.
Where does Don & Jo Ann Bainter Fdn Tr give grants?
Don & Jo Ann Bainter Fdn Tr gives mostly in Ohio: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lancaster, OH (12 grants).
Does Don & Jo Ann Bainter Fdn Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Don & Jo Ann Bainter Fdn Tr's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Don & Jo Ann Bainter Fdn Tr's largest grantees?
Don & Jo Ann Bainter Fdn Tr's largest 2025 grantees include Meals on Wheels Older Adult Alternatives ($10,418), Crossroads Ministry Center ($10,000) and Ohio Glass Museum ($9,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Don & Jo Ann Bainter Fdn Tr?
Don & Jo Ann Bainter Fdn Tr reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $103K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $118K (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 Don & Jo Ann Bainter Fdn Tr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in areas such as older-adult services, shelter and counseling for people experiencing domestic abuse, social welfare, humane services, housing, arts and cultural heritage, and parks and recreation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Don & Jo Ann Bainter Fdn Tr?
The foundation 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 ↑
What is Don & Jo Ann Bainter Fdn Tr's EIN?
Don & Jo Ann Bainter Fdn Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6626258. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Don & Jo Ann Bainter Fdn Tr 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Don & Jo Ann Bainter Fdn Tr funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/don-and-jo-ann-bainter-fdn-tr-morg_4ce5726967fb4590ac1cb14196724a02
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