The Bartimaeus Foundation
The Bartimaeus Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Franklin Lakes, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $313K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $19K. Net investment income was $15K.
The Bartimaeus Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bartimaeus Foundation gave $19K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $19,000
- -20.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,800
- -20.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $312,688
- -4.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (53% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Bartimaeus Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts ($10K). Together the top 5 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Bartimaeus Foundation gives
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 119% 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 $15K (2023) to $27K (2020). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts Washington, DC | Education Programs | $10,000 |
| Eight Eleven Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Career Development and Community Building | $3,500 |
| Potomac Community Resources Inc Potomac, MD | Respite and Housing Services for Disabled Individuals | $2,500 |
| Most Blessed Sacrament Church Franklin Lakes, NJ | Parish Building Fund | $2,000 |
| Mary Help of Christians Academy North Haledon, NJ | Educational Programs | $1,000 |
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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 | $312,688 | $6,909 | $21,300 | $19,000 | 5 | $19,000 | $15,452 | $15,910 |
| 2024 | $327,079 | $-40,628 | $26,388 | $24,000 | 5 | $24,000 | $19,123 | $15,486 |
| 2023 | $394,095 | $28,216 | $17,049 | $15,000 | 5 | $15,000 | $28,158 | $14,765 |
| 2022 | $382,928 | $13,319 | $19,199 | $15,100 | 5 | $15,100 | $15,358 | $15,903 |
| 2021 | $390,570 | $14,396 | $22,184 | $22,000 | 7 | $22,125 | $14,260 | $18,284 |
| 2020 | $398,358 | $3,370 | $28,622 | $27,000 | 7 | — | $17,935 | $16,778 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bartimaeus Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bartimaeus Foundation is led by Margaret M. Ficca, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Margaret M. Ficca
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David K. Ficca
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marykate Menapace
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raymond G. Ficca
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas K. Ficca
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William F. Ficca
Vice President & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.8 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 The Bartimaeus Foundation
How much does The Bartimaeus Foundation give each year?
The Bartimaeus Foundation gave $19K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $24K across 5 grants.
What is The Bartimaeus Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bartimaeus Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,800, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bartimaeus Foundation give grants?
The Bartimaeus Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Indiana (18%) and New Jersey (16%).
Does The Bartimaeus Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Bartimaeus Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Bartimaeus Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bartimaeus Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts ($10,000), Eight Eleven Foundation ($3,500) and Potomac Community Resources Inc ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Bartimaeus Foundation?
The Bartimaeus Foundation reported $313K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Bartimaeus Foundation?
The Bartimaeus Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Franklin Lakes, NJ. It holds $313K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Bartimaeus Foundation's EIN?
The Bartimaeus Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6064531. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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