Bertelsmann Foundation (NA) Inc
Preselected recipients only
Bertelsmann Foundation (NA) Inc is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2025 it gave $54,000 in 5 grants. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
The grants listed in this filing add up to more than the total it reports, so grant sizes may be wrong. Check the filing.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$54,000
- Number of grants5
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $30,000 the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 | $20,300 | 3 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $30,000 | 3 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $54,000 | 5 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Bertelsmann Foundation (NA) Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Bertelsmann Foundation (NA) Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $17,500 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Ministers Forum | Support the aspen ministers forum berlin conference | $100,000 |
| German American Partnership Program | Support the german american partnership program school exchange program | $15,000 |
| Harvard University | Support harvard's 2025 german-american conference | $10,000 |
| Harvard University | Support harvard's european conference | $7,500 |
| World Affairs Council | Support in person speaking event | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Liz Mohn
- Jozefina Irene Braam
- Markus Dohle
- Stephen Szabo
- Wilfried Uhr
Questions people ask
Does Bertelsmann Foundation (NA) Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bertelsmann Foundation (NA) Inc give?
$54,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants.
Who runs Bertelsmann Foundation (NA) Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Liz Mohn (President & Director), Jozefina Irene Braam (Director & First VP), Markus Dohle (Director) and Stephen Szabo (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Bertelsmann Foundation (NA) Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.