Private foundation · EIN 38-2772589 · Grand Rapids, Michigan

John W and Margaret G Bertsch Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Worth a letter of inquiry if your work fits its grantee list. The filing doesn't state an application policy, so check the grantee list below for organizations like yours.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 0 grants paid, total.

Accepts applications
Not stated
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
0
Median grant
—
Stays in MI
—
of grants
Deadline
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Assets
$2.4M

About this foundation

John W and Margaret G Bertsch Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, tax-exempt since 1988. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does John W and Margaret G Bertsch Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

The foundation's filing doesn't state a policy. Many private foundations fund only pre-selected organizations; read the grantee list to see whether organizations like yours appear.

How much does John W and Margaret G Bertsch Charitable Foundation give each year?

John W and Margaret G Bertsch Charitable Foundation reports about $2.4M in assets. Its 990-PF return shows total grants paid each year.

Where does John W and Margaret G Bertsch Charitable Foundation give?

John W and Margaret G Bertsch Charitable Foundation is based in Grand Rapids, MI. Most private foundations give mainly in their home region.

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