Lillian Wright and C Emil Berglund Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 23-7422064 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$84K
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$1.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $3,000.
From the return
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
0% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compas Inc | Saint Paul, MN | Financial support | $6,000 |
| Friends of the St Paul Public Library | Saint Paul, MN | Financial support | $6,000 |
| Bell Museum | St Paul, MN | Financial support | $5,000 |
| St Paul Public Schools Isd 625 | St Paul, MN | Financial support | $4,750 |
| Ballet | Saint Paul, MN | Financial support | $3,500 |
| Como Zoo & Conservancy | Saint Paul, MN | Financial support | $3,000 |
| Illusion Theater & School | Minneapolis, MN | Financial support | $3,000 |
| Minnesota Children's Museum | Saint Paul, MN | Financial support | $3,000 |
| Playworks Minnesota | Prior Lake, MN | Financial support | $3,000 |
| Project for Pride in Living Inc | Minneapolis, MN | Financial support | $3,000 |
| Ramsey County Historical Society | Saint Paul, MN | Financial support | $3,000 |
| Commonbond Communities | Saint Paul, MN | Financial support | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Mississippi River | Saint Paul, MN | Financial support | $2,500 |
| Keystone Community Services | Saint Paul, MN | Financial support | $2,500 |
| Ordway Center for the Performing Arts | Saint Paul, MN | Financial support | $2,500 |
| Park Square Theatre | St Paul, MN | Financial support | $2,500 |
| Science From Scientists | Bloomington, MN | Financial support | $2,500 |
| World Savvy | Minneapolis, MN | Financial support | $2,500 |
| Creatempls | Minneapolis, MN | Financial support | $2,000 |
| East Side Learning Center | St Paul, MN | Financial support | $2,000 |
| Northeast Youth & Family Services | Shoreview, MN | Financial support | $2,000 |
| Planting People Growing Justice | Saint Paul, MN | Financial support | $2,000 |
| Reading Partners Minnesota | St Paul, MN | Financial support | $2,000 |
| St Paul Urban Tennis Program | St Paul, MN | Financial support | $2,000 |
| The Works Museum | Bloomington, MN | Financial support | $2,000 |
| Tree Trust | Saint Paul, MN | Financial support | $2,000 |
| Vocalessence | Minneapolis, MN | Financial support | $1,500 |
| Minnesota Boychoir | Saint Paul, MN | Financial support | $1,000 |
| St Paul Art Collective | St Paul, MN | Financial support | $1,000 |
| Tickets for Kids Charities | Saint Paul, MN | Financial support | $1,000 |
| YWCA of Minneapolis | Minneapolis, MN | Financial support | $1,000 |
| The Lift Garage | Minneapolis, MN | Financial support | $500 |
| The Minneapolis Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Financial support | $500 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | Minneapolis, MN | Financial support | $250 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Financial support | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $83,750 | 35 |
| 2023 | $80,600 | 30 |
| 2022 | $87,650 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630409349100733
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7422064
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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