The Theodore H Barth Foundation concentrates its giving in New York-area cultural and medical service organizations, providing substantial, repeated grants rather than many small awards. Its recent portfolio is split roughly between major support for a leading performing arts institution and funding for hearing and communication medical services, indicating a dual interest in arts philanthropy and clinical/community health programs focused on communication disorders.
Concentrated, large gifts directed to a very small number of repeat grantees (three grants each to two organizations account for essentially all recent giving); emphasis on multi-grant support rather than broad, distributed funding.
The Theodore H Barth Foundation Inc. shows a clear pattern of repeated support for major cultural institutions and communication-health providers, with New York organizations taking a large share of its recent giving. Among the largest awards on file are multi-year grants to the Metropolitan Opera Association Inc and the Center for Hearing and Communication, each appearing across multiple years. That mix places the foundation at the intersection of performing arts philanthropy and medical support for hearing and speech-related services. The grant record also shows support for Washington, DC arts and service organizations, including Washington National Opera and Inseries Opera, alongside charitable and educational support in other cities such as Worcester, Portsmouth, and Vienna, VA. The foundation’s recent grants are not limited to one niche: they include charitable purposes, medical purposes, educational purposes, and support for nonprofit organizations serving the general public. The recurring awards to the same grantees over several years point to ongoing relationships rather than isolated gifts.
Arts funding is a major thread in the foundation’s recent record. In 2025, it gave $30,000 to the New York Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra for charitable purposes and $25,000 to Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts for charitable purposes. The Metropolitan Opera Association Inc also received repeated support in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Health-related giving appears in both medical and community-service settings. The Center for Hearing and Communication received $145,000 in 2025 for medical purposes, following grants of $125,000 in 2024 and 2023. The foundation also backed Southcoast Health Systems Inc in Portsmouth, RI, with $65,000 in 2024 and $50,000 in 2025. Its broader charitable portfolio includes food access and neighborhood support, with grants to Citymeals-on-wheels, City Harvest Inc, and Lenox Hill Neighborhood Association Inc. Educational support appears as well through Clark University in Worcester, MA.
Typical grants cluster in the five-figure range, with a p25 of $5,000, a median of $10,000, and a p75 of $20,000. The recent record also contains several larger repeat awards, which suggests the foundation uses both smaller general-support grants and larger relationship-based commitments. Multiple grantees appear in more than one year, including the Metropolitan Opera Association Inc, Center for Hearing and Communication, Washington National Opera, Southcoast Health Systems Inc, Clark University, Citymeals-on-wheels, City Harvest Inc, Lenox Hill Neighborhood Association Inc, and N Street Village. The foundation is a regular funder and does not fund individuals or make program-related investments.
$1.3M
$19.4M
$2.1M
$1.8M
Most grants fall between $5K and $20K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$20K
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Notable grantees: Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc., Center for Hearing and Communication
Giving is concentrated in the US, with all 198 grants in the recipient-country data going to US organizations. New York City is the most visible hub, with grants to organizations such as the Metropolitan Opera Association Inc, Center for Hearing and Communication, Citymeals-on-wheels, City Harvest Inc, and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Washington, DC is the top state by grant count, with recurring support to Washington National Opera, N Street Village, La Clinica Del Pueblo, Capital Area Foodbank, and Inseries Opera. Other recipient cities include Portsmouth, Worcester, and Vienna, VA.
The recent record shows support for major performing arts institutions, hearing and communication services, educational institutions, and charitable organizations serving the general public. Examples include arts groups in New York and Washington, DC, medical-service providers, food-access nonprofits, and a university in Worcester, MA.
The typical grant size is $5,000 at the 25th percentile, $10,000 at the median, and $20,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards also include larger gifts such as $175,000, $145,000, and $135,000.
Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including the Metropolitan Opera Association Inc, Center for Hearing and Communication, Washington National Opera, Southcoast Health Systems Inc, Clark University, Citymeals-on-wheels, City Harvest Inc, Lenox Hill Neighborhood Association Inc, and N Street Village.
The top state by grant count is DC, while 47% of grants go to recipients in New York state. The recent recipient list is entirely US-based, with visible clusters in New York City and Washington, DC.
The record points to four recurring areas: performing arts, hearing and communication services, educational support, and general charitable purposes. Named recipients include the Metropolitan Opera Association Inc, Center for Hearing and Communication, Clark University, and several community-serving nonprofits.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTER FOR HEARING AND COMMUNICATION | NEW YORK, NY | $145,000 | 2025 | MEDICAL PURPOSES |
| METROPOLITAN OPERA ASSOCIATION INC | NEW YORK, NY | $135,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| WASHINGTON NATIONAL OPERA | WASHINGTON, DC | $75,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| CLARK UNIVERSITY | WORCESTER, MA | $50,000 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES |
| SOUTHCOAST HEALTH SYSTEMS INC | PORTSMOUTH, RI | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| CITYMEALS-ON-WHEELS | NEW YORK, NY | $32,500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| CITY HARVEST INC | NEW YORK, NY | $32,500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| LENOX HILL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION INC | NEW YORK, NY | $30,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | NEW YORK, NY | $30,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| LA CLINICA DEL PUEBLO | WASHINGTON, DC | $30,000 | 2025 | MEDICAL PURPOSES |
| CAPITAL AREA FOODBANK | WASHINGTON, DC | $27,500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| SHAKESPEARE THEATRE | WASHINGTON, DC | $25,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| LINCOLN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| PROJECT RENEWAL INC | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| N STREET VILLAGE | WASHINGTON, DC | $25,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| INSERIES OPERA | WASHINGTON, DC | $25,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| WOLF TRAP FOUND FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | VIENNA, VA | $25,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| SIGNATURE THEATRE INC | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| NEW YORK CITY BALLET INC | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSSETTS - AMHERST | AMHERST, MA | $21,000 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES |
| ARENA STAGE | WASHINGTON, DC | $20,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| HEALTHY HUMOR INC | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| SO OTHERS MIGHT EAT | WASHINGTON, DC | $17,500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| ROUNDABOUT THEATRE COMPANY | NEW YORK, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| FOOD BANK FOR NEW YORK CITY | NEW YORK, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| BOYS' CLUB OF NEW YORK | FLUSHING, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| ARLINGTON THRIVE | ARLINGTON, VA | $15,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC | NEW YORK, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES |
| CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY | NEW YORK, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD | WAREHAM, MA | $15,000 | 2025 | RELIGIOUS PURPOSES |
| GALA HISPANIC THEATRE | WASHINGTON, DC | $15,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| THEATRE DEVELOPMENT FUND | NEW YORK, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| MANNES COLLEGE OF MUSIC | NEW YORK, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES |
| LATIN AMERICAN YOUTH CENTER | WASHINGTON, DC | $15,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS OF NYC | NEW YORK, NY | $12,500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| MANHATTAN THEATER CLUB | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES |
| SEARCH AND CARE | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| UNION SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| LEVINE MUSIC | WALTHAM, DC | $10,000 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES |
| SCHOOL OF AMERICAN BALLET | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| FRESH AIR FUND | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| MUSEUM OF MODERN ART | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| THEATER J AT EDLAVITCH DCJCC | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES |
| PLAYWRIGHTS HORIZONS | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITBALE PURPOSES |
| WETA | ARLINGTON, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| GODDARD RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| ATLANTIC THEATER COMPANY | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| MORGAN LIBRARY AND MUSEUM | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| EAST SIDE HOUSE INC | BRONX, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
SOUTHCOAST HEALTH SYSTEMS INC
$50,000CHARITABLE PURPOSES
CHARITABLE PURPOSES
NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
$30,000CHARITABLE PURPOSES
SHAKESPEARE THEATRE
$25,000CHARITABLE PURPOSES
INSERIES OPERA
$25,000CHARITABLE PURPOSES
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSSETTS - AMHERST
$21,000EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES
ARENA STAGE
$20,000CHARITABLE PURPOSES
BOYS' CLUB OF NEW YORK
$15,000CHARITABLE PURPOSES
ARLINGTON THRIVE
$15,000CHARITABLE PURPOSES
CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY
$15,000CHARITABLE PURPOSES
CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD
$15,000RELIGIOUS PURPOSES
GALA HISPANIC THEATRE
$15,000CHARITABLE PURPOSES
MANNES COLLEGE OF MUSIC
$15,000EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES
MANHATTAN THEATER CLUB
$10,000EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES
FRESH AIR FUND
$10,000CHARITABLE PURPOSES
GODDARD RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY
$10,000CHARITABLE PURPOSES
MORGAN LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
$10,000CHARITABLE PURPOSES