Kari and Fred Barton
Kari and Fred Barton is a private foundation based in North Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2024 grants supported organizations in areas including scholarships, education, churches, public safety, and community services.
Kari and Fred Barton at a glance
In short: Kari and Fred Barton gave $248K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Missouri. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $247,500
- +17.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +8.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,900
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,174,136
- +1.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (6 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (65% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kari and Fred Barton
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Proposals submitted to Karen Barton should include the applicant’s financial information and explain how the applicant plans to use any funding received. Grants are made to public charities (501(c)(3)) deemed particularly important to the trustees and advisory board.
- Review Cycle
- No submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- No submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Karen Barton
Mailing address: 125 Dory Road North, North Palm Beach, FL 33408
Phone: (602) 430-6484
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kari and Fred Barton funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Notre Dame ($40K). Together the top 10 received $186K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($20,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 114 grants of 116 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to organizations in Missouri (65%), followed by Indiana (16%), Florida (10%), Illinois (5%), and Michigan (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Kari and Fred Barton open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 25 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $212K (2023) to $269K (2021). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $248K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | To Provide Scholarships | $40,000 |
| Firefighter and EMS Ambassadors Scholarship Fund St. Louis, MO | To provide resources for economically disadvantaged individuals and promote diversity in the first responder community | $25,000 |
| Marian Middle School St. Louis, MO | To Provide Scholarships | $20,000 |
| St Louis Police Foundation St. Louis, MO | To Support Police Departments | $20,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $20,000 |
| Washington University St Louis St. Louis, MO | To Provide Scholarships | $20,000 |
| St Genevieve Catholic Church Ste Genevieve, MO | To Support Churches | $17,000 |
| The Benjamin School North Palm Beach, FL | To provide a challenging college preparatory education to a diverse student body in a structured, nurturing community environment | $12,500 |
| St Claire Catholic Church North Palm Beach, FL | To Support Churches | $11,500 |
| Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation East St Louis, IL | To Help Kids | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,174,136 | $494,007 | $398,019 | $247,500 | 25 | $247,506 | $330,570 | $270,774 |
| 2023 | $5,076,870 | $203,183 | $298,604 | $211,500 | 23 | $211,503 | $119,704 | $261,467 |
| 2022 | $5,176,445 | $199,731 | $333,576 | $250,000 | 22 | $250,015 | $123,603 | $268,475 |
| 2021 | $5,321,063 | $718,102 | $325,987 | $269,000 | 21 | $269,003 | $660,455 | $280,161 |
| 2020 | $4,896,233 | $124,556 | $289,475 | $250,000 | 25 | — | $89,173 | $251,958 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kari and Fred Barton reported a distributable amount of $271K 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
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included scholarship support for the University of Notre Dame, Marian Middle School, St. Louis University High, and Washington University in an individual recipient Marian Middle School describes its work as serving adolescent girls of diverse religious, racial, and ethnic backgrounds and fostering development and college readiness as a way to help break the cycle of poverty. The Benjamin School says it provides a challenging college-preparatory education to a diverse student body in a structured, nurturing environment.
Other supported organizations describe work in community services and public safety. St. Patrick Center says it transforms lives through sustainable housing, employment, and healthcare. The an individual recipient County Fire Academy says it conducts advanced and specialized firefighting training.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $247,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $40,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable grants included $40,000 to the University of Notre Dame for scholarships; $25,000 to the Firefighter and EMS Ambassadors Scholarship Fund; $20,000 each to Marian Middle School, the an individual recipient Police Foundation, St. Louis University High, Washington University in an individual recipient, and the an individual recipient Bar Foundation; and $17,000 to St. Genevieve Catholic Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James Fred Barton III and Karen Barton as trustees. Kelli Barton, Ann Marie Barton, Emily Barton, Vance Crowe, Michael Jewell, and Jim Maher are listed on the advisory committee.
Kari and Fred Barton's 2024 filing lists 8 officers; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Fred Barton III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Barton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Marie Barton
Advisory Committee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Barton
Advisory Committee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Maher
Advisory Committee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelli Barton
Advisory Committee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Jewell
Advisory Committee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vance Crowe
Advisory Committee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Kari and Fred Barton
How much does Kari and Fred Barton give each year?
Kari and Fred Barton gave $248K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $212K across 23 grants.
What is Kari and Fred Barton's typical grant size?
Kari and Fred Barton's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,900, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kari and Fred Barton that year got $8K on average.
Where does Kari and Fred Barton give grants?
Kari and Fred Barton gives mostly in Missouri: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Indiana (16%) and Florida (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (10 grants) and North Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does Kari and Fred Barton give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Kari and Fred Barton's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Provide Scholarships" (4 grants).
Who are Kari and Fred Barton's largest grantees?
Kari and Fred Barton's largest 2024 grantees include University of Notre Dame ($40,000), Firefighter and EMS Ambassadors Scholarship Fund ($25,000) and Marian Middle School ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($20,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kari and Fred Barton?
Kari and Fred Barton reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $248K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $271K (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 Kari and Fred Barton fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included scholarship support for the University of Notre Dame, Marian Middle School, St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kari and Fred Barton?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kari and Fred Barton's EIN?
Kari and Fred Barton's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5670994. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Kari and Fred Barton funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kari-and-fred-barton-morg_1323333d87be4d94bee6ff639c143460
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