The Bartenbach Foundation Trust

Private foundation · Grantmaker Jamaica Estates, NY EIN: 20-6969674

The Bartenbach Foundation Trust is a private foundation, based in Jamaica Estates, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $47K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $19K. Net investment income was $5K.

The Bartenbach Foundation Trust at a glance

In short: The Bartenbach Foundation Trust gave $19K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $19K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2026)
$19,000
-5.0% vs 2025
Grants made (2026)
1
+0.0% vs 2025
Average grant
$19,000
-5.0% vs 2025
Median grant
$19,000
Total assets
$46,602
+52.0% vs 2025
Primary geography
New York (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing

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

Who The Bartenbach Foundation Trust funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

8 grants across all recorded years

8<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

Cities

HagerstonJamaicaMontgomerySilver SpringsWashington

How The Bartenbach Foundation Trust gives

  • Giving grew 81% from 2023 to 2026. Method
  • In 2026 it paid out 657% 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

$0$5K$10K$15K$20K1 grant2021 1 grant2022 1 grant2023 4 grants2024 1 grant2025 1 grant2026

From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2024) to $20K (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $19K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
1 grant to individuals Recipients not named —$19,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2026$46,602$36,798$20,863$19,0001$20,795$4,955$3,167
2025$30,668$19,617$21,749$20,0001$21,720$4,604$2,830
2024$35,035$8,333$8,733$7,0004$8,720$1,133$2,808
2023$35,435$11,119$12,137$10,5001$12,088$919$2,681
2022$36,439$13,540$17,155$15,5001$17,083$3,540$3,054
2021$35,683$13,408$15,010$13,5001—$5,196$2,771

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bartenbach Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Bartenbach Foundation Trust is led by Martha Bartenbach Trustee, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Martha Bartenbach Trustee

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 The Bartenbach Foundation Trust

How much does The Bartenbach Foundation Trust give each year?

The Bartenbach Foundation Trust gave $19K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $20K across 1 grant.

How large is The Bartenbach Foundation Trust?

The Bartenbach Foundation Trust reported $47K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

Where does The Bartenbach Foundation Trust operate?

The Bartenbach Foundation Trust has awarded grants in Alabama, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York.

What is The Bartenbach Foundation Trust's EIN?

The Bartenbach Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6969674. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(7)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS March 30, 2026)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 20, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 22, 2022)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 9, 2023)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 8, 2024)
  6. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 7, 2025)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2026

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