BERGREEN FOUNDATION formerly known as THE BERNARD BERGREEN FOUNDATION
Invitation OnlyThornwood, New York · EIN 51-0386251 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $4,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
45% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Campaign for the Rohi | Washington, DC | General Charitable Purposes | $12,000 |
| Arts Mandalay Foundation | Somerville, MA | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Robert Packard Center for Als | Baltimore, MD | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Neo Philantrophy Inc NYC | New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Phandeeyar Foundation | Wilmington, DE | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Stand Up Girls Inc | Salem, OR | General Charitable Purposes | $4,000 |
| One Family Fund | Philadelphia, PA | General Charitable Purposes | $4,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | General charitable purpose | $4,000 |
| Hispanic Society of America | New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| American Friends of Magendavid Adom | New York, NY | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Chicago, IL | General Charitable Purposes | $1,500 |
| Jewish National Fund Usaorg | New York, NY | General charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans | New York, NY | General charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| African Wildife Foundation | Washington, DC | General Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Atlantic Theater Company | New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Force | New York, NY | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | General Charitable Purposes | $500 |
| American Cancer Society | New York, NY | General charitable purpose | $500 |
The return also lists 12 grants to individuals ($16,850). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $82,350 | 32 |
| 2023 | $155,400 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533149349102403
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-0386251
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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