BJ Bertram Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
BJ Bertram Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Danbury, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $18,812 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $68 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$18,812
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$68
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$719,969
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was down from $23,932 the year before.
52% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $23,932 | 25 | $698,107 |
| 2024 | $18,812 | 22 | $719,969 |
How to apply
| Contact | Barry J Bertram Foundation Inc 50 Newtown Road, Danbury, CT 06810 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (203) 748-5100 |
| What to submit | No special forms |
| Deadlines | No deadlines |
| Restrictions | No restrictions if government requirements are met. |
What BJ Bertram Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $6,621 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $296 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $198 |
| Montana | 1 | $145 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $126 |
| Kansas | 1 | $125 |
| New York | 2 | $120 |
| Maryland | 1 | $70 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marquette High School | Educational | $10,000 |
| Literacy Volunteers | Educational | $6,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Educational | $1,000 |
| Give Local | Educational | $523 |
| Leldf | Educational | $200 |
| St Joseph Indian School | Educational | $198 |
| St Labre Indian School | Educational | $145 |
| Boystown | Educational | $126 |
| Usdsa | Educational | $125 |
| National Law Enforcement | Educational | $100 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Educational | $70 |
| American Diabetes Association | Educational | $66 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Educational | $54 |
| March of Dimes | Educational | $44 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | Educational | $30 |
| Shriners | Educational | $25 |
| ASPCA | Educational | $20 |
| American Heart Association | Educational | $20 |
| Feeding America | Educational | $18 |
| Christian Relief | Educational | $18 |
| American Diabetes Association | Educational | $15 |
| Nature Conservancy | Educational | $15 |
Officers and trustees
- Barry J Bertram
- Fouad M Hassan
- Rex E Gustafson
Questions people ask
Does BJ Bertram Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadlines.
How much does BJ Bertram Foundation Inc give?
$18,812 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $68.
Who runs BJ Bertram Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Barry J Bertram (Pres./Dir.), Fouad M Hassan (V.p./Dir.) and Rex E Gustafson (Treas./Dir.).
What does BJ Bertram Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.