The Theodore H Barth Foundation Inc is a private independent foundation incorporated in Delaware in 1953 and based in New York City. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization designated for educational, charitable, and related purposes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$19.4M
+2.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+15.4% YoY
Grant Count
67
+3.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
+11.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports community welfare, health, education, and the arts in selected geographic locations in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Arts and culture
- Performing arts, music, and opera
- Education and higher education
- Human services
- Health care
- Support for economically disadvantaged people
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation provides funding across multiple U.S. states and cities, with particular emphasis on the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Documented funding locations include:
- New York
- Massachusetts
- Connecticut
- Washington, D.C.
- Boston
- New Orleans
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $19,394,252
- Total Giving: $1,333,500
- Annual Revenue: $2,064,000
- Annual Expenses: $1,790,000
- Total Liabilities: $21,600
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,394,252 | $18,989,111 | $18,643,360 |
| Revenue | $2,064,638 | $2,626,033 | $-322,496 |
| Expenses | $1,793,395 | $1,568,581 | $1,568,042 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,543,300 | $1,317,485 | $1,284,985 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,839,543 | $2,374,937 | $239,453 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,419,618 | $1,299,584 | $1,374,250 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELLEN S BERELSON | PRESIDENT & TREAS/TRUSTEE | 20 | $77,000 |
| LAWRENCE M FRANKS | SECRETARY/TRUSTEE | 4 | $42,000 |
| MARY E KIRK | VICE PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE | 1 | $2,000 |
Contact Information
Address: 45 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 2000, New York City, NY 10111-3193
Telephone: 212-332-3466
EIN: 13-6103401
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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