Private foundation · EIN 45-4583129 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Barstahl 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $168K total, median $20K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$168K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Alliance Defending FreedomScottsdale, AZFor work for religious freedom and for parental rights$20K
Becket FundWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Eternal Word Television Network IncIrondale, ALfor hard-hitting programming like the world over with Raymond Arroyo$20K
Gc ReliefSanta Ana, CATo help send Bibles to persecuted Christians$20K
Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of theStockbridge, MAFor persecuted Christians in Nigeria$20K
Open Doors International USA IncBridgeville, PATo distribute Bibles and other Christian resources, and to train christians and church$20K
Samaritans PurseBoone, NCTo rescue children in crisis, especially those trafficked$20K
Knights of Columbus Charities IncDeer Lodge, MTFor help for persecuted Christians$10K
Madonna HouseWashington, DCfor the house in Edmonton, Alberta, the house in Combermere, Ontario, and any of the other houses$9,000
Mary Theotokos Center IncWest Burke, VTTo support ministries$9,000

By state: District of Columbia 2 · Arizona 1 · Alabama 1 · California 1 · Massachusetts 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Barstahl Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2012. 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 Barstahl Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Barstahl Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $168K across 10 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Barstahl Foundation give?

District of Columbia (2 grants), Arizona (1 grants), Alabama (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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