The Barton Malow Foundation
The Barton Malow Foundation is a private foundation based in Southfield, Michigan. Established in 1954, it supports charitable organizations and communities through giving and volunteer activities. Its stated goal is to build people, projects, and communities.
The Barton Malow Foundation at a glance
In short: The Barton Malow Foundation gave $869K across 87 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Michigan. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $869,050
- +9.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 87
- +13.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,989
- -3.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $10,015,248
- +664.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (26 of 85, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (53% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Barton Malow Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing lists a letter as the application material, no deadlines, and no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- No deadlines.
- Deadline
- No deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Barton Malow Foundation
Mailing address: 26500 American Drive, Southfield, MI 48034
Phone: (248) 436-5000
Email: foundation@bartonmalow.com
Website: https://bartonmalow.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Barton Malow Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Online Giving ($160K). Together the top 10 received $527K.
Grant Size Distribution
636 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 628 grants of 636 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation holds signature fundraisers in Michigan, Maryland, Virginia, and Florida. In 2025, 53% of grant dollars went to Michigan recipients, 18% to Delaware, 9% to Maryland, 8% to Florida, and 6% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 87 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Barton Malow Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 26 of 85 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $775 first-time, $5K repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 972% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $424K (2021) to $869K (2025). In 2025 it made 87 grants totaling $869K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Newark, DE | Human Services | $160,042 |
| American Heart Assoc Southfield, MI | Medical Research | $125,694 |
| Natl Assoc of Women in Construction Royal Oak, MI | Human Services | $62,100 |
| University of Virginia Engineering Charlottesville, VA | Education | $32,500 |
| Morgan State University Baltimore, MD | Education | $30,000 |
| Detroit Employment Solutions Corp Detroit, MI | Workforce Development | $25,000 |
| Judson Center Royal Oak, MI | Human Services | $25,000 |
| Regents of the University of MI Ann Arbor, MI | Education | $25,000 |
| Ace Mentor Program of Baltimore MD Stamford, MD | Workforce Development | $21,500 |
| American Cancer Society Southfield, MI | Medical Research | $20,125 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,015,248 | $10,002,141 | $1,231,251 | $869,050 | 87 | $801,685 | $82,489 |
| 2024 | $1,310,718 | $1,520,644 | $1,196,825 | $794,411 | 77 | $778,161 | $57,718 |
| 2023 | $1,006,240 | $1,429,501 | $1,097,423 | $645,392 | 86 | $645,392 | $38,348 |
| 2022 | $649,601 | $1,323,762 | $1,091,641 | $739,789 | 208 | $739,789 | $25,062 |
| 2021 | $384,723 | $488,506 | $383,419 | $423,612 | 178 | — | $14,277 |
| 2020 | $326,113 | $1,157,685 | $983,017 | $774,567 | 232 | — | $19,375 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Barton Malow Foundation reported a distributable amount of $82K for 2025 — 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 Foundation describes its goal as building people, projects, and communities. Its 2025 grants included support for human services, medical research, education, and workforce development.
The grantees’ stated missions illustrate the kinds of organizations it supports. Judson Center says it provides services for children, adults, and families affected by challenges including abuse and neglect, autism, and health conditions. Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation says it works to align local workforce talent with business-community needs. Habitat for Humanity Detroit says it provides affordable housing to low-income families. The University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science Foundation says it raises and manages private financial resources to support the school’s mission.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the Foundation reported 87 grants totaling $869,050. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $160,042, with a median of $3,000. Among the largest grants were $160,042 to American Online Giving for human services, $125,694 to the American Heart Association for medical research, and $62,100 to the National Association of Women in Construction for human services. Other notable grants included $32,500 to University of Virginia Engineering for education, $30,000 to Morgan State University for education, and $25,000 each to Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation for workforce development and Judson Center for human services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dawn Lyman as Foundation Manager and Sheri Maibach and Ryan Maibach as trustees.
The Barton Malow Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ryan Maibach
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheri Maibach
Trustee
On filings since 2024
3.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Lyman
Foundation Manager
Foundation M → Foundation Manager, 2024
On filings since 2020
36 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Maryann Kanary (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Douglas Maibach (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 Barton Malow Foundation
How much does The Barton Malow Foundation give each year?
The Barton Malow Foundation gave $869K across 87 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $794K across 77 grants.
What is The Barton Malow Foundation's typical grant size?
The Barton Malow Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $9,989, across 87 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Barton Malow Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does The Barton Malow Foundation give grants?
The Barton Malow Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Delaware (18%) and Maryland (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (12 grants), Orlando, FL (11 grants), Baltimore, MD (6 grants) and Southfield, MI (5 grants).
Does The Barton Malow Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 87 grants with a stated purpose on The Barton Malow Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Human Services" (46 grants), "Medical Research" (15 grants) and "Education" (14 grants).
Who are The Barton Malow Foundation's largest grantees?
The Barton Malow Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include American Online Giving ($160,042), American Heart Assoc ($125,694) and Natl Assoc of Women in Construction ($62,100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Barton Malow Foundation?
The Barton Malow Foundation reported $10.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $802K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $82K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Barton Malow Foundation fund?
The Foundation describes its goal as building people, projects, and communities. Its 2025 grants included support for human services, medical research, education, and workforce development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Barton Malow Foundation?
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Barton Malow Foundation's EIN?
The Barton Malow Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6088176. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Barton Malow 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Barton Malow Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-barton-malow-foundation-morg_64d59d4743f747ff8abb6aa76e782003
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