Bergstrom Foundation
Invitation OnlyKey Colony Beach, Florida · EIN 46-4591289 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.2M
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$3.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,182.
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
75% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northshore Hospitals Foundation | Evanston, IL | General operating support - medical | $2,000,557 |
| Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | General operating support - education | $136,665 |
| Centennial United Methodist Church | Altoona, IA | General operating support - religious | $27,000 |
| Baptist Health South Florida Foundation Inc | Coral Gables, FL | General operating support - arts | $11,000 |
| Women's Debate Institute | Denver, CO | General operating support - education | $10,500 |
| DC Kincare Alliance | Washington, DC | General operating support - child welfare | $10,363 |
| Northwestern Settlement | Chicago, IL | General operating support - civic | $5,182 |
| John G Shedd Aquarium | Chicago, IL | General operating support - wildlife | $5,000 |
| Kirk of the Keys | Marathon, FL | General operating support - religious | $5,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington, DC | General operating support - wildlife | $5,000 |
| Cystinosis Research Foundation | Irvine, CA | General operating support - medical | $2,000 |
| Dolphin Research Center | Grassy Key, FL | General operating support - wildlife | $2,000 |
| Camp Blue Skies | Charlotte, NC | General operating support - disability | $1,000 |
| Erie Charter School | Chicago, IL | General operating support - education | $1,000 |
| Grace Network | Glenview, IL | General operating support - child welfare | $1,000 |
| Kenilworth Community Fund | Kenilworth, IL | General operating support - civic | $1,000 |
| Kenilworth Union Church | Kenilworth, IL | General operating support - religious | $1,000 |
| Marathon Baptist Church | Marathon, FL | General operating support - religious | $1,000 |
| Monroe County Education Foundation | Key West, FL | General operating support - education | $1,000 |
| Truth in Accounting | Glencoe, IL | General operating support - civic | $1,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe, IL | General operating support - environment | $500 |
| Gift of Adoption Fund | Northbrook, IL | General operating support - child welfare | $500 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Chicago, IL | General operating support - wildlife | $500 |
| Hidden Harbor Marine Environmental Project Inc | Marathon, FL | General operating support - wildlife | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,230,067 | 24 |
| 2024 | $591,168 | 21 |
| 2023 | $245,096 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349103717
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-4591289
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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