Bartels Family Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, particularly those that assist military veterans, animals, and individuals with disabilities. Its mission includes funding programs that provide equine therapy for veterans, support for animal shelters, and enrichment activities for seniors. The foundation also emphasizes vocational skills training for individuals with disabilities, particularly within the equine industry. Through its grants, it aims to improve the quality of life for both people and animals, reflecting a commitment to community welfare and support for vulnerable populations.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small or mid‑sized charity with programs for veterans, animal welfare (including spay/neuter and sanctuaries), equine therapy or senior enrichment, seeking modest project grants in the $1K–$10K range and able to show local credibility or a nominating connection.
Good Fit
- • Project-level funding requests in the typical $1K–$10K band.
- • Programs focused on veterans, equine therapy, animal shelters, or senior enrichment.
- • Existing local presence or a direct nomination/introduction to the named contacts.
- • Ability to report concrete service outcomes for small, discrete programs.
Geography
Observed grants span five states (foundation based in South Carolina) with about 41% of dollars remaining in‑state and the remainder distributed across multiple other states.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows nine distinct independent recipients and similar counts in prior years, with a mix of veterans, animal welfare, equine therapy and senior organizations and several recurring grantees across the four years observed.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover exists (four new recipients in 2024), but the foundation states it funds only preselected applicants and has no public website, so while new entrants have been added, unsolicited applicants appear unlikely to access funding without a nomination or relationship.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
