Max and Bertha Dressler Foundation
Invitation OnlyRoxbury, Connecticut · EIN 36-6108636 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$40K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$2,250
Total assets$855K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $15,000.
From the return
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
85% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reed College | Portland, OR | Unrestricted contribution | $15,000 |
| Roxbury Land Trust | Roxbury, CT | Unrestricted contribution | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | Unrestricted contribution | $2,250 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Washington, DC | Unrestricted contribution | $2,250 |
| Amnesty International USA | New York, NY | Unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| Partnership With Native Americans | Addison, TX | Unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| Friends of Smithsonian | Washington, DC | Unrestricted contribution | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $31,250 | 11 |
| 2023 | $29,475 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630919349100433
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6108636
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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