The Dietrich W Botstiber Foundation
The Dietrich W. Botstiber Foundation is a private independent foundation established in 1995 and headquartered in Media, Pennsylvania. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a focus on international philanthropic work across multiple program areas.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$47.1M
+14.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$752K
-33.6% YoY
Grant Count
21
-46.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$36K
+23.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's charitable mission encompasses three primary areas:
Scholarships — Providing scholarships to talented students of good moral character in the fields of science, technology, and commerce
Austrian-American Relations — Promoting understanding of the historic relationship between the United States and Austria, including the lands of the former Habsburg Empire
Humanitarian Work — Reducing poverty and malnutrition among the poorest and most marginalized people worldwide, especially those at risk due to conflict or other difficult circumstances
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants to various organizations and has supported initiatives including educational access programs, wildlife center construction, and science fair scholarships.
Grant Range
$9,700
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds internationally, with documented activity in:
- United States (particularly Pennsylvania)
- Austria and Austrian-American initiatives
- Global humanitarian programs addressing poverty and malnutrition
- International wildlife fertility control projects
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $47.1 million
- Total revenues: $1.96 million
- Total expenses: $2.11 million
Contact Information:
- Address: 200 E State Street, Suite 306-A, Media, PA 19063-3434
- Phone: 610-566-3375
- Website: botstiber.org
- EIN: 23-7807828
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $47,140,785 | $41,039,766 | $39,166,976 |
| Revenue | $1,964,431 | $2,018,196 | $1,705,208 |
| Expenses | $2,107,916 | $2,276,245 | $2,086,366 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,936,546 | $2,141,374 | $2,033,368 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,889,740 | $1,898,986 | $1,371,238 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,990,315 | $1,819,939 | $2,063,046 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
154 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Dietrich W Botstiber Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is governed by three co-trustees:
- Dorothy Boylan
- Terrance Kline
- Mary VZ Wachterhauser
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOROTHY BOYLAN | CO-TRUSTEE | 1 | $5,000 |
| TERRANCE KLINE | CO-TRUSTEE | 1 | $5,000 |
| MARY VZ WACHTERHAUSER | CO-TRUSTEE | 1 | $5,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2025** — The foundation contributed $25,000 in scholarships to the Delaware Valley Science Fair, awarding three students $8,333 each
Botstiber Foundation: 2025 Delaware Valley Science Fair Scholarships | Botstiber**2024** — The foundation provided a one-million-dollar match donation to Red Creek Wildlife Center in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania, supporting construction of new clinic buildings
**2024** — The foundation contributed $25,000 in scholarships to the Delaware Valley Science Fair
Botstiber Foundation: 2025 Delaware Valley Science Fair Scholarships | BotstiberThe foundation has partnered with Penn State University on educational access initiatives in Africa
Penn State, Botstiber Foundation partner to enhance educational access inThe foundation has established transatlantic fellowship programs in collaboration with international institutions
IAS, Botstiber Establish Transatlantic Fellowship ProgramSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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