Bartels Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyAiken, South Carolina · EIN 31-1623458 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
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
50% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aiken Senior Life Services | Aiken, SC | Grant for senior enrichment programs and meals on wheels | $10,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Sanctuary | Kanab, UT | Grant to support trap, neuter & release program for community cats | $5,000 |
| Equine Rescue | Aiken, SC | Grant for care and feeding of horses used by military veterans | $5,000 |
| Focus Marines Foundation | Chesterfield, MO | Grant for weekend focus course for marines with ptsd | $5,000 |
| Saratoga Warhorse Foundation | Saratoga Springs, NY | Grant for one veteran to attend the program | $5,000 |
| Veterans K9 Solutions Inc | Evans, GA | Grant for dog training to support veterans | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Animal Shelter | Aiken, SC | Grant for spay/neuter services, medical care and food | $2,500 |
| SPCA Albrecht Center | Aiken, SC | Grant for spay/neuter services, medical care and food | $2,500 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($5,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,000 | 9 |
| 2024 | $29,500 | 9 |
| 2023 | $31,500 | 8 |
| 2021 | $30,500 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641259349102684
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1623458
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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