The Bergman Foundation
Invitation OnlyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 24-6014771 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$263K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$7.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
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
21% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming Valley Children's Association | Forty Fort, PA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Parkinson's Disease Center Pennsylvania Hospital | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Cori's Place | Hanover Twp, PA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Museum | Vineyard Haven, MA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Museum of the American Revolution | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| United Way of Wyoming Valley | Wilkesbarre, PA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Camp Jabberwocky | Vineyard Haven, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Founding Forward Union League Scholarship | Valley Forge, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania Hospital Cbi | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| West Chop Community Fund | Vineyard Haven, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Wilkes University | Wilkesbarre, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Fine Arts Fiesta | Wilkesbarre, PA | Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| The Lands at Hillside Farms | Shavertown, PA | Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| American Red Cross of Nepa | Wilkes Barre, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Emma Willard School | Troy, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Fm Kirby Center for Performing Arts | Wilkesbarre, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics of Pennsylvania | Norristown, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Summer Stars Camp for Performing Arts | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Athenaeum of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Cancer Wellness Center of Nepa | Forty Fort, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Martha's Vineyard | Vineyard Haven, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Osterhout Library | Wilkesbarre, PA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Jewish Community Alliance of Nepa | Wilkesbarre, PA | Unrestricted | $2,700 |
| Luzerne County Historical Society | Wilkes Barre, PA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Philadelphia Ballet | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Penn Medicine | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Wyoming Valley Habitat for Humanity | Kingston, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Philabundance | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $262,700 | 28 |
| 2023 | $234,750 | 26 |
| 2022 | $206,000 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611639349100816
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 24-6014771
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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