Barton Legacy Foundation, Incorporated exists to help families and community members build lasting financial legacies — through education, access to capital, and hands-on support acquiring and growing businesses that can be passed down for generations.
Our work is practical and hands-on — rooted in the belief that generational wealth is built through knowledge, ownership, and community, not chance.
We host community workshops and share plain-language resources that demystify personal and business finance — the kind of knowledge that's often out of reach for families who need it most.
Through our consulting arm, we work directly with families and community members who want to acquire, structure, or grow a business — turning ownership into a realistic, achievable goal rather than a distant idea.
Legacy isn't built alone. We connect families to funding resources, mentorship relationships, and a broader community focused on generational advancement.
"Real legacy isn't just what you leave behind — it's what you build the knowledge and the confidence for your family to carry forward." Dr. Michael A. Barton, Founder
Barton Legacy Foundation, Incorporated was founded on a simple conviction: too many families are locked out of the tools and relationships that build lasting wealth, not because they lack ability or ambition, but because they lack access. Our mission is to close that gap.
We do that by combining honest financial education with real, practical support for people who want to acquire and grow businesses — and by building a community where knowledge, capital, and mentorship flow toward the families who need them.
Dr. Michael A. Barton ("Dr. Mike") founded Barton Legacy Foundation, Incorporated as part of the Selfmade Freedom family of companies — a New York-based consulting, automation, and AI business ecosystem built to help entrepreneurs and families create sustainable, lasting success.
Whether you want to learn more about our workshops, explore a business acquisition, or bring a legacy program to your community — reach out directly. A real person from our team will respond.
Send us a message about programs, consulting, or partnership opportunities.
Selfmadefreedomllc@gmail.comBarton Legacy Foundation, Incorporated is proud to operate as part of the Selfmade Freedom family of companies, based in the Bronx, New York.