The Theodore H Barth Foundation Inc
The Theodore H Barth Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, New York. It made 67 grants totaling $1,333,500 in 2024 to organizations working in areas including health, the arts, education, food assistance, and services for people experiencing homelessness.
The Theodore H Barth Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Theodore H Barth Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 67 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in New York. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,333,500
- +15.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 67
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,903
- +11.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $19,394,252
- +2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (5 of 67, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (59% 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 Theodore H Barth Foundation Inc
- Contact
Application contact: Ellen S Berelson
Mailing address: 45 Rockefeller Plaza-Suite 2006, New York, NY 10111
Phone: (212) 332-3466
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Theodore H Barth Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Center for Hearing and Communication ($145K). Together the top 10 received $610K.
Grant Size Distribution
337 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 313 grants of 337 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 22% to recipients in Washington, D.C., 9% to Massachusetts, and 4% each to Virginia and Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 67 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Theodore H Barth Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 67 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% 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 $1.1M (2020) to $1.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 67 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Hearing and Communication New York, NY | Medical Purposes | $145,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association Inc New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $135,000 |
| Washington National Opera Washington, DC | Charitable Purposes | $75,000 |
| Clark University Worcester, MA | Educational Purposes | $50,000 |
| Southcoast Health Systems Inc Portsmouth, RI | Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| City Harvest Inc New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $32,500 |
| Citymeals-on-Wheels New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $32,500 |
| La Clinica Del Pueblo Washington, DC | Medical Purposes | $30,000 |
| Lenox Hill Neighborhood Association Inc New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $30,000 |
| New York Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $30,000 |
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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 | $19,394,252 | $2,064,638 | $1,793,395 | $1,333,500 | 67 | $1,543,300 | $1,839,543 | $1,419,618 |
| 2023 | $18,989,111 | $2,626,033 | $1,568,581 | $1,156,000 | 65 | $1,317,485 | $2,374,937 | $1,299,584 |
| 2022 | $18,643,360 | $-322,496 | $1,568,042 | $1,110,000 | 66 | $1,284,985 | $239,453 | $1,374,250 |
| 2021 | $20,504,780 | $1,600,389 | $1,695,684 | $1,239,500 | 68 | $1,418,235 | $1,331,161 | $1,446,487 |
| 2020 | $20,269,906 | $1,036,648 | $1,541,335 | $1,107,779 | 71 | — | $773,402 | $1,276,110 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Theodore H Barth Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.4M 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 mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions address a range of needs. For example, the Center for Hearing and Communication describes its mission as providing comprehensive services to empower people affected by hearing loss, deafness, or listening challenges. Citymeals-on-Wheels says it provides food and human company to homebound older New Yorkers, while La Clínica del Pueblo describes its work as increasing access to primary care, mental health, and case management services for populations with limited access to care.
Other grantees include arts and education organizations. Clark University says its mission includes educating students and advancing knowledge through scholarship and creative effort. The Shakespeare Theatre Company describes its work as creating and promoting classic theatre for all audiences.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 67 grants totaling $1,333,500. Grants ranged from $3,500 to $145,000, with a median grant of $15,000. Among the largest awards were $145,000 to the Center for Hearing and Communication, $135,000 to the Metropolitan Opera Association, $75,000 to Washington National Opera, and $50,000 each to Clark University and Southcoast Health Systems.
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It names Ellen S. Berelson as the contact and says no formal application is necessary; a general letter of request is sufficient. The filing lists no deadline and no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ellen S. Berelson as president, treasurer, and trustee; Lawrence M. Franks as secretary and trustee; and Mary E. Kirk as vice president and trustee.
The Theodore H Barth Foundation Inc is led by Ellen S. Berelson, President, Treasurer & Trustee on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ellen S. Berelson
President, Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$76K (2020) → $77K (2024)
Lawrence M. Franks
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$31K (2020) → $42K (2024)
Mary E. Kirk
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $2K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $77K, to Ellen S Berelson (President & Treas/Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Theodore H Barth Foundation Inc
How much does The Theodore H Barth Foundation Inc give each year?
The Theodore H Barth Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 67 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 65 grants.
What is The Theodore H Barth Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Theodore H Barth Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $19,903, across 67 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Theodore H Barth Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Theodore H Barth Foundation Inc give grants?
The Theodore H Barth Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (22%) and Massachusetts (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (30 grants), Washington, DC (11 grants), Worcester, MA (3 grants) and Arlington, VA (2 grants).
Who are The Theodore H Barth Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Theodore H Barth Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Center for Hearing and Communication ($145,000), Metropolitan Opera Association Inc ($135,000) and Washington National Opera ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Theodore H Barth Foundation Inc?
The Theodore H Barth Foundation Inc reported $19.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Theodore H Barth Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions address a range of needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Theodore H Barth Foundation Inc?
The Theodore H Barth Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Theodore H Barth Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Theodore H Barth Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6103401. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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