J Addison Bartush and Marion M Bartush
J Addison Bartush and Marion M Bartush is a private foundation based in Southport, Connecticut. Its 2025 filing reports 16 grants totaling $435,886, all listed with the purpose “general support,” to charitable organizations including a university, arts organizations, food and crisis-response organizations, and local community services.
J Addison Bartush and Marion M Bartush at a glance
In short: J Addison Bartush and Marion M Bartush gave $436K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in New York. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $435,886
- +17.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +23.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,243
- -4.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $7,989,561
- -2.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (5 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (52% 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 J Addison Bartush and Marion M Bartush
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 85 Southport Green, Southport, CT 06890
Phone: (203) 969-6853
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J Addison Bartush and Marion M Bartush funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fordham University ($200K). Together the top 10 received $421K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 62 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant-dollar distribution by recipient state was NY 52%, MI 24%, IL 6%, CA 6%, and MO 6%. The filing also lists grants to organizations in Connecticut, Washington, DC, and Virginia, including Pequot Library in Southport and Bridgeport Rescue Mission in Bridgeport.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is J Addison Bartush and Marion M Bartush 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 $38K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $372K (2024) to $473K (2022). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $436K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fordham University New York, NY | General Support | $200,000 |
| Pope Francis Center Detroit, MI | General Support | $51,000 |
| Detroit Opera Detroit, MI | General Support | $50,000 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | General Support | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Society of the Sacred Heart St. Louis, MO | General Support | $25,000 |
| Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory Foundation Rancho Mirage, CA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Palm Springs Opera Guild Palm Springs, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
| PBS Foundation Arlington, VA | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,989,561 | $348,139 | $512,718 | $435,886 | 16 | $438,104 | $295,621 | $480,780 |
| 2024 | $8,154,140 | $1,426,569 | $430,917 | $371,746 | 13 | $375,535 | $1,372,881 | $437,419 |
| 2023 | $7,158,488 | $396,790 | $527,196 | $453,750 | 9 | $457,528 | $258,080 | $414,220 |
| 2022 | $7,350,209 | $515,096 | $565,069 | $472,500 | 10 | $475,872 | $393,925 | $421,007 |
| 2021 | $7,400,182 | $917,386 | $459,263 | $388,375 | 14 | $391,575 | $725,428 | $478,067 |
| 2020 | $6,942,059 | $197,219 | $487,517 | $426,206 | 11 | — | $156,638 | $407,729 |
| 2019 | $7,128,358 | $474,074 | $478,469 | $401,500 | 15 | — | $261,635 | $412,032 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J Addison Bartush and Marion M Bartush reported a distributable amount of $481K 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 show support for organizations whose missions include education and research: Fordham University describes itself as committed to the discovery of wisdom and the transmission of learning through research and education. Detroit Opera says it presents opera, dance, and musical theater; expands access to the arts; and provides education and training. Feeding America describes its mission as advancing equitable access to nutritious food, while World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Pope Francis Center says it provides holistic solutions to people experiencing homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $435,886. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $200,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $200,000 to Fordham University, $51,000 to Pope Francis Center, $50,000 to Detroit Opera, and $25,000 each to Feeding America, Planned Parenthood, and Society of the Sacred Heart. Each of these grants was listed for general support.
Other reported grants included $15,000 to Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory Foundation; $10,000 each to Palm Springs Opera Guild, World Central Kitchen, and PBS Foundation; $7,000 to Pequot Library; and $2,500 to Bridgeport Rescue Mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Susan B Cugliari, Joseph A Bartush, and Stephen M A Cugliari as trustees.
J Addison Bartush and Marion M Bartush's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph A. Bartush
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen M. A. Cugliari
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan B. Cugliari
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 J Addison Bartush and Marion M Bartush
How much does J Addison Bartush and Marion M Bartush give each year?
J Addison Bartush and Marion M Bartush gave $436K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $372K across 13 grants.
What is J Addison Bartush and Marion M Bartush's typical grant size?
J Addison Bartush and Marion M Bartush's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $27,243, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from J Addison Bartush and Marion M Bartush that year got $4K on average.
Where does J Addison Bartush and Marion M Bartush give grants?
J Addison Bartush and Marion M Bartush gives mostly in New York: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Michigan (24%) and Illinois (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Detroit, MI (2 grants).
Does J Addison Bartush and Marion M Bartush give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of J Addison Bartush and Marion M Bartush'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 J Addison Bartush and Marion M Bartush's largest grantees?
J Addison Bartush and Marion M Bartush's largest 2025 grantees include Fordham University ($200,000), Pope Francis Center ($51,000) and Detroit Opera ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is J Addison Bartush and Marion M Bartush?
J Addison Bartush and Marion M Bartush reported $8.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $438K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $481K (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 J Addison Bartush and Marion M Bartush fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations whose missions include education and research: Fordham University describes itself as committed to the discovery of wisdom and the transmission of learning through research and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J Addison Bartush and Marion M Bartush?
The foundation states that it 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 J Addison Bartush and Marion M Bartush's EIN?
J Addison Bartush and Marion M Bartush's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3509217. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does J Addison Bartush and Marion M Bartush 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 10, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 21, 2020)
- 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 May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 28, 2024)
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