The Barth Family Foundation
The Barth Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. In 2024, it reported 20 grants totaling $244,000, with listed grants supporting charitable organizations in California and several other states.
The Barth Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Barth Family Foundation gave $244K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in California. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $244,000
- -52.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,200
- -42.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,266,990
- -6.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (8 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (85% 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 The Barth Family 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: 12100 Wilshire Boulevard 1050, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (310) 278-6602
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Barth Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Hope ($48K). Together the top 10 received $186K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 84 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California recipients received 85% of grant dollars. Recipients in Washington, DC, received 6%; New York, 4%; and North Carolina and Virginia, 2% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Barth Family Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 20 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 213% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $244K (2024) to $512K (2023). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $244K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Hope Duarte, CA | Support for General Operations | $47,500 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | Support for General Operations | $25,000 |
| The Brent Shapiro Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Support for General Operations | $25,000 |
| Vista Del Mar Los Angeles, CA | Support for General Operations | $18,500 |
| Los Angeles Ballet Los Angeles, CA | Support for General Operations | $15,000 |
| Oceana Foundation Washington, DC | Support for General Operations | $15,000 |
| Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Support for General Operations | $10,000 |
| Miracle Babies San Diego, CA | Support for General Operations | $10,000 |
| New York Jets Foundation Inc New York City, NY | Support for General Operations | $10,000 |
| Orangewood Foundation Santa Ana, CA | Support for General Operations | $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 | $2,266,990 | $102,275 | $257,182 | $244,000 | 20 | $245,155 | $109,286 | $115,112 |
| 2023 | $2,416,960 | $301,706 | $518,910 | $512,000 | 24 | $516,475 | $100,794 | $97,573 |
| 2022 | $2,634,164 | $132,587 | $333,941 | $324,500 | 16 | $326,825 | $204,640 | $132,517 |
| 2021 | $2,834,106 | $166,600 | $385,012 | $374,000 | 14 | $377,250 | $231,005 | $142,215 |
| 2020 | $3,052,518 | $229,876 | $411,565 | $403,000 | 10 | — | $241,691 | $157,098 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Barth Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $115K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. City of Hope describes its mission as making hope a reality for people touched by cancer and diabetes. Los Angeles Ballet says it performs classical and modern ballet and provides accessible dance education. Union Rescue Mission describes providing emergency and long-term services to people experiencing homelessness.
Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated missions involve supporting youth, perinatal mothers and families, and human-care agencies serving women, children, and older adults. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission or set of focus areas for the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $244,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $47,500, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest grants included $47,500 to City of Hope, $25,000 each to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and The Brent Shapiro Foundation, and $18,500 to Vista del Mar. Each of these grants was listed for general operations. Other grants included $15,000 to Los Angeles Ballet and Oceana Foundation, and $10,000 each to Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, Miracle Babies, New York Jets Foundation, Orangewood Foundation, The Country Friends, and Union Rescue Mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Barth as president and Suzanne Barth as secretary.
The Barth Family Foundation is led by Robert Barth, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Barth
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Barth
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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 The Barth Family Foundation
How much does The Barth Family Foundation give each year?
The Barth Family Foundation gave $244K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $512K across 24 grants.
What is The Barth Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Barth Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,200, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Barth Family Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Barth Family Foundation give grants?
The Barth Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (7 grants).
Does The Barth Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Barth Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Barth Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Barth Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include City of Hope ($47,500), Cedars-Sinai Medical Center ($25,000) and The Brent Shapiro Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Barth Family Foundation?
The Barth Family Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $245K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $115K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Barth Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. City of Hope describes its mission as making hope a reality for people touched by cancer and diabetes. Los Angeles Ballet says it performs classical and modern ballet and provides accessible dance education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Barth Family 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 The Barth Family Foundation's EIN?
The Barth Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2171985. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Barth Family Foundation 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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