Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation
The Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 grants included university fellowships and individual scholarship grants.
Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation at a glance
In short: Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation gave $422K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), top state Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $422,000
- -21.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- -6.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,630
- -15.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,000
- Total assets
- $2,214,922
- -13.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (37% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation
- 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: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New York University ($60K). Together the top 10 received $204K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($13,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
191 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 170 grants of 191 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars by recipient state were: Colorado, 37%; New York, 20%; Illinois, 9%; California, 9%; and Rhode Island, 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation gives
- Giving fell 65% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 374% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $422K (2025) to $2.2M (2021). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $422K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York University New York, NY | Thompson Bartlett Summer Research Fellowships AT NYU TANDON SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING | $60,000 |
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | James Bartlett Fellowship Program - Harris School | $40,000 |
| N Kanefield Providence, RI | Scholarship Grant | $13,000 |
| A Stuhlbarg San Luis Obispo, CA | Scholarship Grant | $13,000 |
| M Ladyga San Luis Obispo, CA | Scholarship Grant | $13,000 |
| A Bar-Evan Cleveland, OH | Scholarship Grant | $13,000 |
| L Maiorino Claremont, CA | Scholarship Grant | $13,000 |
| B Irving Golden, CO | Scholarship Grant | $13,000 |
| K Schberlein Ithaca, NY | Scholarship Grant | $13,000 |
| Z Megerdician Boulder, CO | Scholarship Grant | $13,000 |
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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 | $2,214,922 | $97,719 | $439,481 | $422,000 | 27 | $437,981 | $97,519 | $117,109 |
| 2024 | $2,556,684 | $110,703 | $556,467 | $539,000 | 29 | $554,592 | $110,528 | $137,387 |
| 2023 | $3,002,448 | $109,449 | $943,822 | $927,000 | 38 | $942,213 | $109,274 | $175,160 |
| 2022 | $3,825,988 | $7,976 | $1,220,297 | $1,205,000 | 46 | $1,220,122 | $7,801 | $216,972 |
| 2021 | $5,038,309 | $2,307,269 | $2,233,346 | $2,190,000 | 51 | $2,205,071 | $2,018,304 | $265,786 |
| 2020 | $4,964,386 | $1,007,775 | $1,956,448 | $1,941,248 | 59 | — | $7,600 | $264,057 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation reported a distributable amount of $117K 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 is provided. Grant purposes listed in 2025 include the Thompson Bartlett Summer Research Fellowships at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, the James Bartlett Fellowship Program at the University of Chicago’s Harris School, and scholarship grants to individuals.
New York University describes its primary missions as education, research and scholarship, and patient care. The University of Chicago says its mission is to communicate and create knowledge and foster a dynamic community of scholars and students.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $422,000. The grants ranged from $10,000 to $60,000, with a median of $13,000. It made 29 grants totaling $539,000 in 2024 and 38 grants totaling $927,000 in 2023.
The largest 2025 grants were $60,000 to New York University for Thompson Bartlett Summer Research Fellowships at NYU Tandon School of Engineering and $40,000 to the University of Chicago for the James Bartlett Fellowship Program at the Harris School. Other listed 2025 grants included $13,000 scholarship grants to individuals.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dede Bartlett as co-president and director. James W. Bartlett is listed as co-president, director, secretary, and treasurer.
Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation is led by Dede Bartlett, Co- President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dede Bartlett
Co- President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James W Bartlett
Director, Secretary, Treasurer & Co- President
On filings since 2020
5 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.
Frequently asked questions about Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation
How much does Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation give each year?
Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation gave $422K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $539K across 29 grants.
What is Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation's typical grant size?
Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $13,000, and its average grant was $15,630, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation give grants?
Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (20%) and Illinois (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boulder, CO (10 grants) and San Luis Obispo, CA (2 grants).
Does Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship Grant" (24 grants).
Who are Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation's largest grantees?
Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include New York University ($60,000), University of Chicago ($40,000) and N Kanefield ($13,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($13,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation?
Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $438K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $117K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. Grant purposes listed in 2025 include the Thompson Bartlett Summer Research Fellowships at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, the James Bartlett Fellowship Program at the University of Chicago’s Harris School, and scholarship grants to individuals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation?
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 Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation's EIN?
Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2331849. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 2020 (received by the IRS April 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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