Frederick W & Doris E Bristol Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ EIN: 57-1052195

Frederick W & Doris E Bristol Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $85K. Net investment income was $674K.

Key facts about Frederick W & Doris E Bristol Foundation

EIN: 57-1052195
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $85,000
Grants made (2024): 6
Average grant: $14,167
Median grant: $15,000
Total assets: $2,059,112
Primary geography: South Carolina (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Frederick W & Doris E Bristol Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Frederick W & Doris E Bristol Foundation's 6 itemized 2024 grants were South Carolina (59%), Maryland (24%) and Pennsylvania (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hilton Head Island, SC (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How Frederick W & Doris E Bristol Foundation gives

Giving grew 55% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.1M

+7.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$85K

-24.4% YoY

Grant Count

-33.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$14K

+13.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frederick W & Doris E Bristol Foundation reported a distributable amount of $93K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Frederick W & Doris E Bristol Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Human Services

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

South Carolina $50K (59%)

Maryland $20K (24%)

Pennsylvania $10K (12%)

Florida $5K (6%)

Share of all 6 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Florida Maryland New Jersey Pennsylvania South Carolina

Cities

Hilton Head IslandGreenvilleAnnapolisRidgelandSpartanburgBala CynwydMiamiNew ProvidenceSummit

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,059,112	$1,908,718	$1,774,672
Revenue	$686,911	$29,816	$63,655
Expenses	$98,412	$125,234	$109,364
Qualifying Distributions	$85,894	$113,321	$87,867
Net Investment Income	$674,393	$30,155	$42,158
Distributable Amount	$93,494	$93,165	$91,278

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

28 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include The Deep Well Project ($20,000), Metavivor Research Support Inc ($20,000), Loveable Paws Rescue ($20,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
The Deep Well Project HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC	UNRESTRICTED	$20,000
Metavivor Research Support Inc Annapolis, MD	Unrestricted	$20,000
Loveable Paws Rescue Ridgeland, SC	Unrestricted	$20,000
Reilley Mortgage Network Hilton Head Island, SC	Unrestricted	$10,000
Living Beyond Breast Cancer LBBC Bala Cynwyd, PA	Unrestricted	$10,000
Elaine Clifford Miami, FL	Unrestricted	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Frederick W Bristol Jr	President	—	—
Linnea Bristol	Vice President	—	—
Donald C Heard	ClassB Director	—	—
Maria Pinhancos	ClassB Director	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Human Services

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Frederick W & Doris E Bristol Foundation?

Frederick W & Doris E Bristol Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Frederick W & Doris E Bristol Foundation?

As of 2024, Frederick W & Doris E Bristol Foundation holds $2.1M in total assets with $687K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $85K in 2024.

Where does Frederick W & Doris E Bristol Foundation operate?

Frederick W & Doris E Bristol Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina.

What size grants does Frederick W & Doris E Bristol Foundation award?

In 2024, Frederick W & Doris E Bristol Foundation awarded 6 grants totaling $85K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Frederick W & Doris E Bristol Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Frederick W & Doris E Bristol Foundation reported a distributable amount of $93K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Frederick W & Doris E Bristol Foundation's EIN?

Frederick W & Doris E Bristol Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-1052195. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.