Bertsch Family Foundation
Historical FunderScottsdale, Arizona · EIN 47-4195868 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JAN BERTSCH |
|---|---|
| Address | 12602 E COCHISE DR, SCOTTSDALE AZ 85259 |
| Phone | 2487663266 |
| JANBERTSCH57@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | NONE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
75% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson School | Ann Arbor, MI | Educational | $10,676 |
| Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Eng | Baltimore, MD | Educational | $1,500 |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | Educational | $1,000 |
| Shelby County Historical Museum | Harlan, IA | Historical | $1,000 |
| Musical Instrument Museum | Phoenix, AZ | Educational | $515 |
| Sacred Heart Community Service | San Jose, CA | Community service | $500 |
| American University | Washington, DC | Educational | $500 |
| Hall of Flame Fire Museum | Phoenix, AZ | Historical | $416 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,607 | 9 |
| 2024 | $30,258 | 2 |
| 2023 | $19,200 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611389349100221
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-4195868
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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