Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation Avenue of the Arts
Historical FunderPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-2318470 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $8,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SAMANTHA TOWER |
|---|---|
| Address | 1501 CHERRY STREET, PHILADELPHIA PA 19102 |
| Phone | 2158218043 |
| Form and materials | THE STOCKTON RUSH BARTOL FOUNDATION LISTS OPPORTUNITIES FOR GRANTS ON ITS WEBSITE ALONG WITH SPECIFIC DEADLINES AND GUIDELINES FOR EACH GRANT CATEGORY. GRANT OPPORTUNITIES ARE PROMOTED THROUGH AN EMAILED NEWSLETTER AND THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS. OPPORTUNITIES ARE OPEN TO ANY ORGANIZATION OR INDIVIDUAL MEETING ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA. ORGANIZATIONS (NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OR WITH A FISCAL SPONSOR) THAT PRESENT COMMUNITY-BASED ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA MAY APPLY FOR A GRANT IN MAY OF EACH YEAR AFTER COMPLETING A MANDATORY SITE VISIT (IN PERSON OR VIRTUALLY). THE APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE ONLINE AND IS REVIEWED BY TEAMS OF BOARD MEMBERS WITH GRANT DECISIONS BEING MADE BY JULY OF EACH YEAR. THE GEORGE BARTOL ARTS EDUCATION AWARD IS ONE ADDITIONAL GRANT OF 5,000 ANNUALLY, MADE TO A RECIPIENT OF AN ORGANIZATIONAL GRANT, IN RECOGNITION OF EXCEPTIONAL ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND COMMITMENT TO THEIR COMMUNITY. THIS AWARD WINNER IS SELECTED BY THE BOARD. THERE IS NO A |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS FOR ORGANIZATION GRANTS ARE DUE MAY 1 EACH YEAR. TEACHING ARTIST MICRO GRANTS DO NOT HA |
| Restrictions | ORGANIZATION (NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OR WITH A FISCAL SPONSOR) THAT PRESENT COMMUNITY-BASED ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA MAY APPLY FOR A GRANT AFTER COMPLETING A MANDATORY SITE VISTS (IN PERSON OR VIRTUALLY). |
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
0% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federation of Neighborhood Centers | Philadelphia, PA | Lil filmmakers, inc. | $13,000 |
| Twelve Gates Arts | Philadelphia, PA | General operating support for arts e | $8,000 |
| Siftmedia 215 Collective | Glenside, PA | General operating support for arts e | $8,000 |
| Culture Trust Greater Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Tiny farm wagon | $8,000 |
| Culture Trust Greater Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Power street theatre | $8,000 |
| Culture Trust of Greater Philadelph | Philadelphia, PA | Cambodian american girls empowering | $8,000 |
| Juntos | Philadelphia, PA | Project support | $8,000 |
| Headlong Dance Theater | Philadelphia, PA | Mad beatz philly | $8,000 |
| Curio Theatre Company | Philadelphia, PA | General operating support for arts e | $6,000 |
| Cosmic Writers | Philadelphia, PA | General operating support (all your | $6,000 |
| Craftnow | Philadelphia, PA | General operating support for arts e | $6,000 |
| Archedream for Humankind | Phildadelphia, PA | Movemakers philly | $6,000 |
| Painted Bride Arts Center | Philadelphia, PA | Rad.love | $6,000 |
| Tiny Wpa | Philadelphia, PA | Project support | $6,000 |
| West Park Cultural Center | Philadelphia, PA | General operating support for arts e | $6,000 |
| Fractured Atlas | Philadelphia, PA | Philly folk choir | $6,000 |
| 2Cents Inc | Philadelphia, PA | Positive movement entertainment drum | $6,000 |
| Culturetrust Greater Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | We are the seeds | $6,000 |
| Philadelphia Clef Club of the Perfo | Philadelphia, PA | Project support | $6,000 |
| Eleone Dance Theatre | Philadelphia, PA | General operating support for arts e | $6,000 |
| Black Rebel Nomads | Philadelphia, PA | Rebel arts movement | $6,000 |
| Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture | Philadelphia, PA | General operating support for arts e | $6,000 |
| Museum of Black Joy | Philadelphia, PA | General operating support for arts e | $6,000 |
| International Ballet Exchange | Philadelphia, PA | General operating support (all your | $6,000 |
The return also lists 20 grants to individuals ($20,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $185,000 | 44 |
| 2023 | $161,500 | 41 |
| 2022 | $157,500 | 42 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612309349100401
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-2318470
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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