Private foundation · EIN 26-4274148 · Gardena, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Barcos Nightingales 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: 2 grants paid, $270K total, median $135K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$270K
Median grant
$135K
Stays in CA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Lighthouse FoundationButler, PAGeneral donation to help the disadvantaged$241K
Hispanola Mountain MinistriesJackson, MSMissionary$29K

By state: Pennsylvania 1 · Mississippi 1

About this foundation

Barcos Nightingales Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Gardena, California, administered in care of Michael Donner, 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.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Barcos Nightingales 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 Barcos Nightingales Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $270K across 2 grants, a median of $135K.

Where does Barcos Nightingales Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (1 grants), Mississippi (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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