The Barton Malow Foundation
The Barton Malow Foundation is a corporate foundation based in Southfield, Michigan, established in 1954 and formally introduced in 1958. It operates as the philanthropic arm of Barton Malow Company and is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation's work is rooted in the faith-based values of founder C.O. Barton and reflects the company's commitment to community service and civic responsibility.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$869K
+9.4% YoY
Grant Count
87
+13.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
-3.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to "help build our people, projects, and communities through charitable giving and volunteerism."
Primary funding areas include:
- Human services
- Education
- Medical research
- Youth development
- Workforce development
- Housing assistance
- Disaster relief
The foundation's philanthropic efforts are connected to impact goals outlined in its FY25 Sustainability Impact report.
Grantmaking
The foundation supports its grantmaking through signature fundraising events:
Grant Range
approximately $45-$7,000+
Average Grant
approximately $45-$7,000+
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports communities across North America where Barton Malow has company facilities and operations, including:
Primary locations:
- Detroit, Michigan area
- Charlottesville and Richmond, Virginia
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Orlando, Florida
Additional states supported: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and others
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Fiscal Year (2025):
- Total Revenue: $10,002,141
- Total Expenses: $1,231,251
- Total Assets: $10,015,248
Previous Fiscal Year (2024):
- Total Revenue: $1,520,644
- Total Expenses: $1,196,825
- Total Assets: $1,310,718
Tax Status: Tax-exempt since May 1958; EIN 38-6088176
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| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Foundation Manager: Dawn Lyman
- Trustees: Sheri Maibach and Ryan Maibach
- Former Chairman of the Board: Doug Maibach (oversaw foundation operations)
All leadership serves without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAWN LYMAN | FOUNDATION MANAGER | 36 | — |
| SHERI MAIBACH | TRUSTEE | 3.8 | — |
| RYAN MAIBACH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues to expand its charitable initiatives and community engagement. Recent highlights include:
The 10th annual Michigan Building Communities Golf Classic raised over $260,000, with major beneficiaries including the Judson Center (celebrating its 100th anniversary) and Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation (DESC)
Virginia fundraiser at Richmond Drive Shack supported Loaves & Fishes and Feed More
Foundation fundraisers across four locations (Michigan, Maryland, Virginia, and Florida) collectively raised over $350,000 in recent fundraising year
Community Days volunteer program continues to engage team members across more than 100 pre-planned activities nationwide during August
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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