Private foundation · EIN 47-6626258 · Pennington, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Don & Jo Ann Bainter Foundation Trust

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, $92K total, median $6,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
16
$92K
Median grant
$6,000
Stays in NJ
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Meals on Wheels Older Adult AlternativesLancaster, OHUnrestricted general$10K
Crossroads Ministry CenterLancaster, OHUnrestricted general$10K
Ohio Glass MuseumLancaster, OHUnrestricted general$9,000
Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VAUnrestricted general$8,000
Fairfield Area Humane SocietyLancaster, OHUnrestricted general$8,000
The LighthouseLancaster, OHUnrestricted general$8,000
Habitat for Humanity Athens CountyMillfield, OHUnrestricted general$8,000
Maywood MissionLancaster, OHUnrestricted general$8,000
Olivedale Senior Citizens of FairfieldLancaster, OHUnrestricted general$4,000
Foundation DinnersLancaster, OHUnrestricted general$3,672
Friends of the Fairfield County LibraryLancaster, OHUnrestricted general$3,000
Friends of Lancaster Parks & RecreationLancaster, OHUnrestricted general$3,000
Fairfield Center for DisabilitiesLancaster, OHUnrestricted general$3,000
Forest Rose SchoolLancaster, OHUnrestricted general$3,000
Nationwide Children's HospitalColumbus, OHUnrestricted general$2,000
American National Red CrossWashington, DCUnrestricted general$1,099

By state: Ohio 14 · Virginia 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Don & Jo Ann Bainter Foundation Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Pennington, New Jersey, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Don & Jo Ann Bainter Foundation Trust 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 Don & Jo Ann Bainter Foundation Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $92K across 16 grants, a median of $6,000.

Where does Don & Jo Ann Bainter Foundation Trust give?

Ohio (14 grants), Virginia (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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