Bertelsmann Foundation North America Inc
Invitation OnlyWashington, District of Columbia · EIN 71-1048702 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $15,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
80% of grants went outside District of Columbia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Ministers Forum | Washington, DC | Support the aspen ministers forum berlin conference | $100,000 |
| German American Partnership Program | New York, NY | Support the german american partnership program school exchange program | $15,000 |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | Support harvard's 2025 german-american conference | $10,000 |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | Support harvard's european conference | $7,500 |
| World Affairs Council | Dallas, TX | Support in person speaking event | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $136,500 | 5 |
| 2024 | $30,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $20,300 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349105752
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 71-1048702
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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