Mel Bartholomew Foundation Ltd
Invitation OnlyHalesite, New York · EIN 11-3296823 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$23K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$3.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,836 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
77% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cultiva International Inc | Norht Salt Lake, UT | To aid in the mission of educating communities of the benefit of community gardening. | $5,310 |
| Peconic Land Trust Inc | Southampton, NY | To aid in the mission of educating communities of the benefit of community gardening. | $5,000 |
| Anchor Center for Blind Children | Denver, CO | To aid in the mission of educating communities of the benefit of community gardening. | $2,500 |
| Philmont Beautification Inc | Philmont, NY | To aid in the mission of educating communities of the benefit of community gardening. | $2,500 |
| Tacoma Public Schools | Tacoma, WA | To aid in the mission of educating communities of the benefit of community gardening. | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | To aid in the mission of educating communities of the benefit of community gardening. | $2,050 |
| Junaluska Elementary School | Waynesville, NC | To aid in the mission of educating communities of the benefit of community gardening. | $1,836 |
| Bell County Master Gardener Association | Belton, TX | To aid in the mission of educating communities of the benefit of community gardening. | $1,000 |
| Kids Gardening Club | Bradford, VT | To aid in the mission of educating communities of the benefit of community gardening. | $277 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,973 | 9 |
| 2023 | $13,939 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349102090
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 11-3296823
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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