Bertolon Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Bertolon Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wenham, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $307,625 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$307,625
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$12.1 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
42% 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 | $289,326 | 20 | $9.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 24 | $11.2 million |
| 2025 | $307,625 | 24 | $12.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Henry J Bertolon Jr 245 Dodge Street, Beverly, MA 01915 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (978) 697-7726 |
| What to submit | To be determined |
What Bertolon Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 21 | $306,425 |
| Iowa | 1 | $500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Shore Community College Foundation | General operating support | $250,000 |
| The Cabot Performing Arts Center | General operating support | $10,000 |
| The Cape Playhouse | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Beverly Hospital | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girl Club of Greater Salem | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation | Preserve high standards of healthcare excellence on cape cod | $5,000 |
| Harwich-Dennis Rotary Club | General operating support | $5,000 |
| YMCA of the North Shore | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Beverly Bootstraps | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Beverly Children's Learning Ctr | Beverly children's learning ctr | $1,000 |
| Cape Abilities | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Change Is Simple | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Mass General Brigham Cancer Center | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Plummer Youth Promise | General operating support | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General operating support | $1,000 |
| The Trustees of Reservations | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Winslow Animal Farm Sanctuary | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Beverly Police Benevolent Association | General operating support | $500 |
| Lake Sunapee Visit Nurses Association | General operating support | $500 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | General operating support | $500 |
| National Kidney Foundation | General operating support | $200 |
| The Tanzanian Children's Fund | General operating support | $200 |
| WGBH | General operating support | $125 |
| Animal Rescue League of Boston | General operating support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Henry J Bertolon Jr
- Donna Bertolon
Questions people ask
Does Bertolon Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Bertolon Family Foundation give?
$307,625 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Bertolon Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Henry J Bertolon Jr (Trustee) and Donna Bertolon (Trustee).
What does Bertolon Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.