Private foundation · EIN 94-3139146 · Los Altos, California

The Edward and Constance Barthold 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: 25 grants paid, $176K total, median $5,000. 52% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
25
$176K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
52%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Classical TahoeIncline Village, NVEducational programs that inspire, connect, and transform lives.$30K
Para Los NinosLos Angeles, CAHelps children and families in poverty through education$16K
Community Pure Water FoundationUnion, NJWorks with rural communities to make safe drinking water affordable and accessible$15K
Children's Advocacy CenterFayetteville, NCChildren's health$10K
Fyera FoundationBoulder Creek, CASustainable development-provety, hunger, health and well-beinng, gender equality$10K
Heart AfricaHighlands Ranch, COWomen's health$10K
Gurumay MetaversityPanama City Beach, FLFocused on consciousness and holistic wellness.$10K
Everyday CanvassingSilver Spring, MDCommunity engagement through door-knocking & listening to residents$10K
Sierra Community HouseIncline Village, NVFamily strengthening & crisis intervention$7,500
Santa Cruz Parent Educ Nursery SchoolSanta Cruz, CAChildren education$6,000
Axelson FoundationYuba Citt, CAVeteran support$5,000
Placer Community FoundationAuburn, CAPublic support$5,000
Placer Land TrustAuburn, CAEnvironmental$5,000
World ReliefSacramento, CASupport afghani refugees$5,000
Level GroundLos Angeles, CASupports sustained spaces for artists and their communities$5,000
The Gathering InnRocklin, CASupports people experiencing homelessness through shelter$5,000
Lifeline Horse Rescue and RehabiliationGaithersburg, MDRescues abused, neglected, abandoned, and at-risk horses$5,000
TqampWesterville, OHSupports safer & more inclusive camps/youth spaces$5,000
Humane Society of TruckeeTruckee, CAAnimal rescue$2,500
Slo FoodbankSan Luis Obispo, CAProvides food assistance & hunger relief$2,500
Dian Fossey Gorilla FundAtlanta, GASupports gorilla conservation$2,000
San Jose State AthleticsSan Jose, CASupports san jos state baseball student-athletes$1,500
Charity NavigatorGlen Rock, NJMiscellaneous$1,000
National GeographicWashington, DCScience, exploration, education and story-telling$1,000
Variety Children's FundCulver City, CASupports local variety chapters and programs for underprivileged & disabled children$1,000

By state: California 13 · Nevada 2 · New Jersey 2 · Maryland 2 · North Carolina 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

The Edward and Constance Barthold Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Altos, California, tax-exempt since 1991. 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 The Edward and Constance Barthold 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 The Edward and Constance Barthold Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $176K across 25 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does The Edward and Constance Barthold Family Foundation give?

California (13 grants), Nevada (2 grants), New Jersey (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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