Kari and Fred Barton Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderNorth Palm Beach, Florida · EIN 47-5670994 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$248K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $17,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | KAREN BARTON |
|---|---|
| Address | 125 DORY ROAD NORTH, NORTH PALM BEACH FL 33408 |
| Phone | 6024306484 |
| Form and materials | PROPOSALS SUBMITTED TO KAREN BARTON SHOULD INCLUDE FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE APPLICANT AND HOW THE APPLICANT PLANS TO USE ANY FUNDING RECEIVED |
| Deadlines | NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS TO PUBLIC CHARITIES (501(C)(3))DEEMED TO BE PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT TO THE TRUSTEES AND ADVISORY BOARD. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
92% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | To provide scholarships | $40,000 |
| Firefighter and Ems Ambassadors Scholarship Fund | St Louis, MO | To provide resources for economically disadvantaged individuals and promote diversity in the first responder community | $25,000 |
| Marian Middle School | St Louis, MO | To provide scholarships | $20,000 |
| St Louis Police Foundation | St Louis, MO | To support police departments | $20,000 |
| St Louis University High | St Louis, MO | To provide scholarships | $20,000 |
| Washington University St Louis | St Louis, MO | To provide scholarships | $20,000 |
| St Genevieve Catholic Church | Ste Genevieve, MO | To support churches | $17,000 |
| The Benjamin School | North Palm Beach, FL | To provide a challenging college preparatory education to a diverse student body in a structured, nurturing community environment | $12,500 |
| St Claire Catholic Church | North Palm Beach, FL | To support churches | $11,500 |
| Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation | East St Louis, IL | To help kids | $10,000 |
| St Patrick Center | St Louis, MO | To help families | $10,000 |
| O'fallon Professional Firefighters Community Outreach | Ofallon, MO | To serve citizens and organizations in need within the fire district boundaries | $9,000 |
| St Louis Fire Academy | St Louis, MO | To train firefighters | $5,000 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | Leland, MI | To preserve nature | $4,000 |
| Forest Park Forever | St Louis, MO | To support the park | $3,000 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy | Traverse City, MI | To protect significant natural, scenic, and farm lands | $3,000 |
| Gateway Off-Road Cyclists | Weldon Spring, MO | To help grow the st. louis region's trail network | $2,500 |
| Holy Name Medical Center | Teaneck, NJ | To help build a healthier community | $2,500 |
| Trailnet | St Louis, MO | To promote healthy ways of transportation | $2,500 |
| Worldwide Fistula Fund | Schaumburg, IL | To help mothers injured in childbirth | $2,500 |
| Beautify Ladue | Ladue, MO | To create an even more beautiful city | $2,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope of St Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | To help kids with education | $2,000 |
| Rohan Woods School | St Louis, MO | To prepare children for success by providing a challenging, integrated learning approach | $2,000 |
| Benzonia Public Library | Benzonia, MI | To preserve yesterday, enrich today, and inspire tomorrow in the community | $1,000 |
| St Louis Help | St Louis, MO | To provide medical equipment to those in need | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $247,500 | 25 |
| 2023 | $211,500 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349101149
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-5670994
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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