Bergstein Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyGlencoe, Illinois · EIN 27-3008211 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$132K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
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
50% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bff Myeloma Gift Fund | Boston, MA | General support | $30,000 |
| Institute of International Education | New York, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| Glencole Public Library | Glencoe, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Jewish Board of Children & Family Services | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| US Holocaust Museum (Ushmm) | Washington, DC | General support | $10,000 |
| Temple Sholom Greenwich | Greenwich, CT | General support | $9,000 |
| Aief | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| Fidf | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Temple Am Shalom | Glencoe, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Afins | New York, NY | General support | $3,500 |
| Norge Ski Club | Fox River Grove, IL | General support | $3,000 |
| Food Rescue Instituion | Needham, MA | General support | $2,500 |
| Chemistry of Life Process | Evanston, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Glencoe PTO | Glencoe, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Tye Brook, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $132,500 | 18 |
| 2024 | $115,880 | 19 |
| 2023 | $124,200 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631389349100023
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-3008211
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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