The Berghorst Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 41-2116698 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$416K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$14M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $15,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vero Beach Museum of Art Inc | Vero Beach, FL | Capital Campaign | $125,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Near North Montessori School | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $51,800 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Ga Chapter | Atlanta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago | Carol Stream, IL | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Riverside Theatre Inc | Vero Beach, FL | Luncheon Children's Program | $15,000 |
| Vero Beach Museum of Art Inc | Vero Beach, FL | Athena Society and Directors Platinum Society fund | $15,000 |
| Riverside Theatre Inc | Vero Beach, FL | Patron Producer fund | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Indian River County Inc | Vero Beach, FL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Braven Incorporated | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Erikas Lighthouse a Beacon of Hope for Adolescent | Winnetka, IL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Johns Island Community Service League | Vero Beach, FL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| North Shore Country Day School | Winnetka, IL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Childcare Resources of Indian River Inc | Vero Beach, FL | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Vero Classical School | Vero Beach, FL | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Chicago Public Media Inc | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Alzheimer-Parkinson Association of Irc Inc | Vero Beach, FL | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Vero Beach Museum of Art Inc | Vero Beach, FL | General & Unrestricted | $1,030 |
| North Shore Senior Center | Northfield, IL | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Club Foundation | Alexandria, VA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Cara Program | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Christ Episcopal Church of Winnetka | Winnetka, IL | Hymnathon fund | $400 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $416,230 | 23 |
| 2024 | $378,600 | 62 |
| 2023 | $378,100 | 52 |
| 2021 | $300,835 | 52 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632119349101263
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-2116698
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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