The Garfield Bartell Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Diego, California · EIN 88-2699666 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$102K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
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
18% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sd Museum of Contemporary Art | LA Jolla, CA | Charitable purposes | $34,300 |
| Congregation Beth Israel | San Diego, CA | Charitable purposes | $11,160 |
| Jewish Community Center | LA Jolla, CA | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Old Globe Theatre | San Diego, CA | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Ucsd Foundation | LA Jolla, CA | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| United Jewish Federation | San Diego, CA | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Children's Museum | San Diego, CA | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Services (Ujc) | San Diego, CA | Charitable purposes | $3,600 |
| Zoological Society - San Diego | San Diego, CA | Charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Israel Guide Dog | Warrington, PA | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Kindness Initiative | LA Jolla, CA | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Mgsdii Israel | Encinitas, CA | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood San Diego | San Diego, CA | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| US Holocaust Museum | Washington, DC | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Desert X Immersion | Palms Springs, CA | Charitable purposes | $500 |
| Mj Fox Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable purposes | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $102,310 | 16 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
| 2022 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600459349100900
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-2699666
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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