J D Bergman Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyHinsdale, Illinois · EIN 20-3749879 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,500 and $50,000.
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
25% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Illinois Foundation | Bolingbrook, IL | General | $100,000 |
| American Freedom Foundation | Riverview, FL | General | $50,000 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | Brookfield, IL | General | $25,000 |
| Silver Cross Foundation | New Lenox, IL | General | $3,500 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($2,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $181,000 | 5 |
| 2024 | $552,500 | 10 |
| 2023 | $485,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632619349100013
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3749879
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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