The Bergman Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 84-3220929 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$112K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $600 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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Chicago Church | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Arts of Life | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Marwen Foundation | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Uniting Voices | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| A Escobar | New York, NY | Bergman prize | $10,000 |
| Novo Mission Inc | Anaheim, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Shed NYC Inc | New York, NY | In Support of "Dad Rock" | $5,000 |
| A Defeo | Ridgewood, NY | Bergman prize | $2,578 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Fashion Council | $2,500 |
| Intonation Music Workshop | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Pilot Light | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Association of Writers & Writing | Norfolk, VA | General & Unrestricted | $870 |
| Poets House Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $600 |
| National Book Foundation Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $405 |
| Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $225 |
| Poetry Society of America | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $60 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $112,238 | 16 |
| 2023 | $108,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349102706
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-3220929
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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