The Bertuzzi Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Bertuzzi Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $325,000 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $143,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$325,000
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$143,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was down from $328,607 the year before.
8% of its 2024 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 | $328,607 | 30 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $325,000 | 28 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
The Bertuzzi Family 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 The Bertuzzi Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 22 | $257,000 |
| New York | 5 | $58,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| William A Farnsworth Library and Art Museum Inc | Campus Garden Campaign | $143,000 |
| A Mainehealth HCSR | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| University at Albany Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Points North Institute | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Stieglitz Society of America | $12,000 |
| Coastal Mountains Land Trust | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Scholarship America Inc | Angie Bertuzzi Memorial Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| Scholarship America Inc | Sam Bertuzzi Memorial Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| United Mid-Coast Charities Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Center for Maine Contemporary Art | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Bay Chamber Concerts | End of Summer Campaign | $5,000 |
| Gulf of Maine Research Institute | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Waldo County | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Homeworthy | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Maine Media College | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Waldo Community Action Partners | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Camden Area District Nursing Association | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Maine Farmland Trust Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Lincolnville Boat Club | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Penobscot Bay YMCA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Bay Chamber Concerts | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Strand Theatre | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Friends of Thirteen Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The General Henry Knox Museum | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gail Bertuzzi
- James Bertuzzi
- John D Bertuzzi
- John A Bertuzzi
Questions people ask
Does The Bertuzzi Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Bertuzzi Family Foundation give?
$325,000 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Bertuzzi Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gail Bertuzzi (Dir, VP), James Bertuzzi (VP), John D Bertuzzi (Pres, Dir, Sec) and John A Bertuzzi (VP).
What does The Bertuzzi Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.