Barton Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyBellaire, Michigan · EIN 20-8022889 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$62K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
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
81% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellaire Youth Initiative | Bellaire, MI | General Purpose | $17,000 |
| The General's Redoubt | Lexington, VA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Good Samaritan Family Services | Ellsworth, MI | Moms and Tots | $4,500 |
| Churchill Center and School | St Louis, MO | Outreach | $3,101 |
| Churchill Center & School | St Louis, MO | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| Danforth Plant Science Center | St Louis, MO | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| St Louis Art Museum | St Louis, MO | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Micds | St Louis, MO | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Forest Park Forever | St Louis, MO | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| St Peter's Church | St Louis, MO | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Churchill Center and School | St Louis, MO | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Bellaire Youth Iniative | Bellaire, MI | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| MO Botanical Garden | St Louis, MO | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Maryville University | St Louis, MO | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Wednesday Club of St Louis | St Louis, MO | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| St Louis Women of Achievement | St Louis, MO | General Purpose | $1,250 |
| Jefferson County Historical Society | Festus, MO | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Jefferson County Historical Society | Festus, MO | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Character Plus | St Louis, MO | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| St Louis Zoo | St Louis, MO | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Pbs | St Louis, MO | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Annual Fund | $352 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $61,703 | 22 |
| 2024 | $61,704 | 21 |
| 2023 | $52,670 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630979349100528
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8022889
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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