Barnstone Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySoutheastern, Pennsylvania · EIN 27-4092721 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$497K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$12.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,037 and $27,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
44% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program | Boston, MA | Charitable | $45,000 |
| LA Colaborativa Inc | Chelsesa, MA | Charitable | $45,000 |
| Active Minds | Washington, DC | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Eden Reforestation Projects | Glendora, CA | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Topsham, ME | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Good Works Inc | Coatesville, PA | Charitable | $27,000 |
| Cb Community Schools | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Convoy of Hope | Springfield, MO | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Penn State Thon | University Park, PA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| The Support Center for Child Advocates | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Chester County Food Bank | Exton, PA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Fostering Hope Grant Award | Pottstown, PA | Charitable | $16,000 |
| YMCA Camp Tockwogh | Worton, MD | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Baby2baby | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Center for Humanistic Change | Bethlehem, PA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Support Center for Child Advocates | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $8,037 |
| Charlestown Playhouse Inc | Phoenixville, PA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Prepared to Thrive | Exton, PA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Village Enterprise Fund | San Carlos, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Cb Community Schools | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Nassau County Foundation | Fernandina Beach, FL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| The Wharton Esherick Museum | Paoli, PA | Charitable | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $496,637 | 25 |
| 2024 | $431,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $452,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601359349103150
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-4092721
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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