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Frank and Lydia Bergen Foundation

Historical Funder

Saint Louis, Missouri · EIN 22-6359304 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$430K
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$11.4M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $12,500.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):

ContactWells Fargo Philanthropic Services
Address6325 S RAINBOW BLVD STE 300, LAS VEGAS NV 89118
Phone8887304933
Form and materialsapplication at www.wellsfargo.com/privatefoundations/bergen
DeadlinesAPRIL 10 OR AUGUST 15
RestrictionsSEE WEBSITE

Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.

What it funds

Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.

  • Arts & Culture20
  • Education1

Where it gives

100% of grants went outside Missouri.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
American Theatre WingNew York, NYGeneral operating$25,000
New York Youth Symphony IncNew York, NYGeneral operating$20,000
Saratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Spgs, NYGeneral operating$20,000
The Discovery Orchestra IncSummit, NJGeneral operating$20,000
New Jersey BalletFlorham Park, NJGeneral operating$20,000
The Ascap FoundationNew York, NYGeneral operating$20,000
Yarnwire IncRidgewood, NYGeneral operating$15,000
Council on Arts and Humanities Staten IsStaten Island, NYGeneral operating$12,500
Binghamton Philharmonic IncBinghamton, NYGeneral operating$12,500
State Theatre Regional Art Ctr New BrunsNew Brunswick, NJGeneral operating$12,500
Saint Peters UniversityJersey City, NJGeneral operating$12,500
The Brooklyn Queens Conservatory of MusiBrooklyn, NYGeneral operating$10,000
The Noel Pointer Foundation IncBrooklyn, NYGeneral operating$10,000
Manhattan School of MusicNew York, NYGeneral operating$10,000
Philharmonic Symphony Society New YorkNew York, NYGeneral operating$10,000
Lincoln Center for the Perfor Arts IncNew York, NYGeneral operating$10,000
Concert Artists Guild IncNew York, NYGeneral operating$10,000
American Symphony Orchestra IncNew York, NYGeneral operating$10,000
Elaine Kaufman Cultural Ctr Lucy MosesNew York, NYGeneral operating$10,000
Friends Mozartina Musical Arts TarrytownTarrytown, NYGeneral operating$10,000
Education Through MusicNew York, NYGeneral operating$10,000
Save the Music FoundationNew York, NYGeneral operating$10,000
New Jersey Symphony OrchestraNewark, NJGeneral operating$10,000
Count Basie Theatre IncRed Bank, NJGeneral operating$10,000
William Paterson UniversityWayne, NJGeneral operating$10,000
New Jersey Intergenerational OrchestraSummit, NJGeneral operating$10,000
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra IncNew York, NYGeneral operating$10,000
Young Audiences of New JerseyPrinceton, NJGeneral operating$10,000
Leonia Chamber Musicians Society IncLeonia, NJGeneral operating$10,000
Rosies Theater Kids IncNew York, NYGeneral operating$10,000
Asbury Park Music FoundationAsbury Park, NJGeneral operating$10,000
Opportunity Music Project Foundation inNew York, NYGeneral operating$10,000
Orchestrating Dreams IncNew York, NYGeneral operating$10,000
Symphony in C New Jersey Nonprofit OrgCollingswood, NJGeneral operating$10,000
ArtsmartPhiladelphia, PAGeneral operating$10,000

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2025$430,00035
2024$350,00029
2023$410,00033

Sources

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