The Edward and Constance Barthold
The Edward and Constance Barthold is a private foundation based in Los Altos, California. Its grantmaking includes support for charitable organizations working in areas such as education, children’s and family services, health, community engagement, and environmental conservation.
The Edward and Constance Barthold at a glance
In short: The Edward and Constance Barthold gave $176K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state California. 48% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $176,000
- +13.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,040
- -9.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,920,924
- +22.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (12 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (39% 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 Edward and Constance Barthold
- 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: 95 Main St Ste 9, Los Altos, CA 94022
Phone: (650) 387-3290
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Edward and Constance Barthold funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Classical Tahoe ($30K). Together the top 10 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 95 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, California organizations received 39% of grant dollars, Nevada 21%, New Jersey 9%, Maryland 9%, and North Carolina 6%. The 2025 grants also included recipients in Colorado and Florida. In 2024, the foundation supported organizations in the District of Columbia, Nevada, North Carolina, New Jersey, and California, among others.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Edward and Constance Barthold open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 25 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% 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 $102K (2023) to $183K (2021). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $176K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Classical Tahoe Incline Village, NV | Educational Programs That Inspire, Connect, and Transform Lives. | $30,000 |
| Para Los Ninos Los Angeles, CA | Helps Children and Families in Poverty Through Education | $16,000 |
| Community Pure Water Foundation Union, NJ | Works with rural communities to make safe drinking water affordable and accessible | $15,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center Fayetteville, NC | Children's Health | $10,000 |
| Fyera Foundation Boulder Creek, CA | Sustainable Development-Provety, Hunger, Health and Well-Beinng, Gender Equality | $10,000 |
| Heart Africa Highlands Ranch, CO | Women's Health | $10,000 |
| Gurumay Metaversity Panama City Beach, FL | Focused on Consciousness and Holistic Wellness. | $10,000 |
| Everyday Canvassing Silver Spring, MD | Community Engagement Through Door-Knocking & Listening to Residents | $10,000 |
| Sierra Community House Incline Village, NV | Family Strengthening & Crisis Intervention | $7,500 |
| Santa Cruz Parent Educ Nursery School Santa Cruz, CA | Children Education | $6,000 |
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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 | $2,920,924 | $637,933 | $195,442 | $176,000 | 25 | $176,000 | $624,674 | $170,237 |
| 2024 | $2,377,503 | $344,457 | $161,440 | $155,500 | 20 | $157,150 | $348,157 | $157,582 |
| 2023 | $2,194,486 | $-82,573 | $114,640 | $102,000 | 11 | $103,841 | $49,612 | $145,376 |
| 2022 | $2,391,699 | $-58,677 | $147,114 | $139,400 | 14 | $145,464 | $3,788 | $158,586 |
| 2021 | $2,597,490 | $95,959 | $207,358 | $183,000 | 25 | $187,020 | $93,708 | $181,387 |
| 2020 | $2,708,889 | $534,164 | $188,746 | $176,500 | 21 | — | $530,493 | $150,486 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Edward and Constance Barthold reported a distributable amount of $170K 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with a range of missions. For example, Classical Tahoe describes its work as presenting performances, building community partnerships, and providing educational programs; Para Los Niños says it helps children and families in poverty through education; and Community Pure Water Foundation says it works with rural communities to make safe drinking water affordable and accessible.
Other supported organizations describe missions involving abortion-care access, land conservation, support for women with cancer, and helping children and families affected by abuse and neglect. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $176,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median of $5,000. In 2024, it reported 20 grants totaling $155,500; in 2023, it reported 11 grants totaling $102,000.
Among the largest reported grants in 2025 were $30,000 to Classical Tahoe for educational programs; $16,000 to Para Los Niños for work with children and families in poverty through education; and $15,000 to Community Pure Water Foundation for making safe drinking water affordable and accessible. Other grants included $10,000 to Children’s Advocacy Center for children’s health, $10,000 to Fyera Foundation for work described as sustainable development, and $10,000 to Everyday Canvassing for community engagement.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Christine Ryland as president and Gordon Ringold as chief financial officer/secretary.
The Edward and Constance Barthold is led by Christine Ryland, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christine Ryland
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gordon Ringold
Chief Financial Officer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Edward and Constance Barthold
How much does The Edward and Constance Barthold give each year?
The Edward and Constance Barthold gave $176K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $156K across 20 grants.
What is The Edward and Constance Barthold's typical grant size?
The Edward and Constance Barthold's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,040, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Edward and Constance Barthold that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Edward and Constance Barthold give grants?
The Edward and Constance Barthold's top state is California, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Nevada (21%) and New Jersey (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Incline Village, NV (2 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and Auburn, CA (2 grants).
Does The Edward and Constance Barthold give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on The Edward and Constance Barthold's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Edward and Constance Barthold's largest grantees?
The Edward and Constance Barthold's largest 2025 grantees include Classical Tahoe ($30,000), Para Los Ninos ($16,000) and Community Pure Water Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Edward and Constance Barthold?
The Edward and Constance Barthold reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $176K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $170K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Edward and Constance Barthold fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with a range of missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Edward and Constance Barthold?
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 Edward and Constance Barthold's EIN?
The Edward and Constance Barthold's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3139146. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Edward and Constance Barthold 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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