Max and Bertha Dressler Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Max and Bertha Dressler Foundation is a private foundation in Roxbury, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $40,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$40,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$855,008
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $31,250 the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $29,475 | 11 | $640,221 |
| 2024 | $31,250 | 11 | $734,334 |
| 2025 | $40,000 | 7 | $855,008 |
How to apply
Max and Bertha Dressler Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Max and Bertha Dressler Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 1 | $15,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,750 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,250 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reed College | Unrestricted contribution | $15,000 |
| Roxbury Land Trust | Unrestricted contribution | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Unrestricted contribution | $2,250 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Unrestricted contribution | $2,250 |
| Amnesty International USA | Unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| Partnership With Native Americans | Unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| Friends of Smithsonian | Unrestricted contribution | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- David Dressler
Questions people ask
Does Max and Bertha Dressler Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Max and Bertha Dressler Foundation give?
$40,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs Max and Bertha Dressler Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Dressler (Trustee).
What does Max and Bertha Dressler Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.