Private foundation · EIN 26-3509217 · Southport, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

J Addison Bartush and Marion M Bartush Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 16 grants paid, $436K total, median $10K. 13% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
16
$436K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CT
13%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.0M

Grants paid in 2025

16 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fordham UniversityNew York, NYGeneral support$200K
Pope Francis CenterDetroit, MIGeneral support$51K
Detroit OperaDetroit, MIGeneral support$50K
Feeding AmericaChicago, ILGeneral support$25K
Planned ParenthoodNew York, NYGeneral support$25K
Society of the Sacred HeartSt Louis, MOGeneral support$25K
Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory FoundationRancho Mirage, CAGeneral support$15K
Palm Springs Opera GuildPalm Springs, CAGeneral support$10K
World Central KitchenWashington, DCGeneral support$10K
PBS FoundationArlington, VAGeneral support$10K
Pequot LibrarySouthport, CTGeneral support$7,000
Bridgeport Rescue MissionBridgeport, CTGeneral support$2,500
Donor's ChoosePhiladelphia, PAGeneral support$1,886
Angel's PlaceSouthfield, MIGeneral support$1,500
Beds for KidsCharlotte, NCGeneral support$1,000
Grosse Point AcademyGrosse Pointe Farms, MIGeneral support$1,000

By state: New York 2 · Michigan 4 · Illinois 1 · California 2 · Missouri 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

J Addison Bartush and Marion M Bartush Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Southport, Connecticut, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does J Addison Bartush and Marion M Bartush Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does J Addison Bartush and Marion M Bartush Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $436K across 16 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does J Addison Bartush and Marion M Bartush Family Foundation give?

New York (2 grants), Michigan (4 grants), Illinois (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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