Willard E Bartel Foundation
The Willard E Bartel Foundation is a private foundation based in Norco, California. In its 2025 filing, it reported grants to charitable organizations, with a stated preference for educational and religious endeavors.
Willard E Bartel Foundation at a glance
In short: Willard E Bartel Foundation gave $60K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $60,450
- +14.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,045
- +26.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $413,153
- -7.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (24% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Willard E Bartel Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its filing lists Richard Bartel as the contact and says there are no submission deadlines. The filing gives a preference to educational and religious endeavors; it does not specify application materials.
- Contact
Application contact: Richard Bartel
Mailing address: 7906 Roos Road, Houston, TX 77036
Phone: (805) 610-2123
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Willard E Bartel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The St Constantine School ($20K across 3 grants). Together the top 8 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants were distributed among recipients in multiple states. By share of grant dollars, the largest recipient-state shares were Texas (24%), Florida (20%), Montana (16%), California (11%), and Idaho (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Willard E Bartel Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 271% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2020) to $60K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wycliffe Bible Translators Orlando, FL | General | $12,000 |
| The St Constantine School Houston, TX | Education | $11,400 |
| Caring for Orphans - MOZ Temecula, CA | General | $6,000 |
| Mission Aviation Fellowship Nampa, ID | International Poverty Relief | $6,000 |
| The St Constantine School Pittsburg, PA | Education | $6,000 |
| New Horizons Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | General | $6,000 |
| Potomac School District Potomac, MT | Education | $6,000 |
| Potomac Volunteer Fire Dept Potomac, MT | General | $3,600 |
| The St Constantine School Coppel, TX | Education | $3,000 |
| St Andrew's Academy Chester, CA | Education | $450 |
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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 | $413,153 | $33,442 | $67,148 | $60,450 | 10 | $60,450 | $28,009 | $22,310 |
| 2024 | $446,859 | $7,956 | $60,241 | $52,600 | 11 | $52,600 | $7,562 | $24,204 |
| 2023 | $499,144 | $-33,806 | $51,674 | $44,668 | 10 | $44,668 | $4,982 | $24,500 |
| 2022 | $587,924 | $-24,481 | $62,878 | $52,040 | 12 | $52,040 | $2,092 | $26,593 |
| 2021 | $675,283 | $125,675 | $54,165 | $41,820 | 11 | $41,820 | $117,011 | $31,421 |
| 2020 | $604,622 | $231,344 | $31,231 | $23,500 | 9 | — | $8,889 | $20,823 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Willard E Bartel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K 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 does not state a mission in the provided information. Its 2025 filing says it gives preference to educational and religious endeavors. Listed grant purposes include education, general support, and international poverty relief.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $60,450. Grant amounts ranged from $450 to $12,000, with a median grant of $6,000. Among the largest grants were $12,000 to Wycliffe Bible Translators, $11,400 to The St Constantine School in Houston, and $6,000 each to Caring for Orphans - MOZ, Mission Aviation Fellowship, The St Constantine School in Pittsburg, New Horizons Foundation, and Potomac School District.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard E Bartel, Noel Cantrell, and Mari Bartel as trustees.
Willard E Bartel Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard E. Bartel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$590 (2020) → $0 (2025)
Mari Bartel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Noel Cantrell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $586, to Richard E Bartel (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Willard E Bartel Foundation
How much does Willard E Bartel Foundation give each year?
Willard E Bartel Foundation gave $60K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $53K across 11 grants.
What is Willard E Bartel Foundation's typical grant size?
Willard E Bartel Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $6,045, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Willard E Bartel Foundation give grants?
Willard E Bartel Foundation's top state is Texas, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (20%) and Montana (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Potomac, MT (2 grants).
Does Willard E Bartel Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of Willard E Bartel Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (5 grants).
Who are Willard E Bartel Foundation's largest grantees?
Willard E Bartel Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The St Constantine School ($20,400 across 3 grants), Wycliffe Bible Translators ($12,000) and Caring for Orphans - MOZ ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Willard E Bartel Foundation?
Willard E Bartel Foundation reported $413K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Willard E Bartel Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the provided information. Its 2025 filing says it gives preference to educational and religious endeavors. Listed grant purposes include education, general support, and international poverty relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Willard E Bartel Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Willard E Bartel Foundation's EIN?
Willard E Bartel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3958158. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Willard E Bartel 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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