The Bergquist Foundation
Invitation OnlySpokane, Washington · EIN 91-1621484 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$248K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $12,500.
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
4% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery | Spokane, WA | To support charitable operations | $40,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission | Spokane, WA | $12,500 To support charitable operations $12,000 to support the Anna Odgen Hall Shelter | $24,500 |
| Volunteers of America | Spokane, WA | $20,000 To support Crosswalk program and $2,500 to the Spokesman Review X-mas Fund. | $22,500 |
| Spokane Parks Foundation | Spokane, WA | To support charitable operations | $20,000 |
| Spokane Symphony Society | Spokane, WA | To support charitable operations | $15,000 |
| Maddie's Place | Spokane, WA | To support charitable operations | $15,000 |
| Northwest Museum of Arts Culture | Spokane, WA | To support charitable operations | $12,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Spokane, WA | $7,500 to support charitable operations and $5,000 designated for the Bite-to-Go program. | $12,500 |
| Anna Schindler Foundation | Post Falls, ID | To support construction campaign | $10,000 |
| Friends of KSPS TV | Spokane, WA | To support charitable operations | $10,000 |
| Mid City Concerns Senior Center | Spokane, WA | To support charitable operations | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Spokane, WA | To support charitable operations | $10,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Spokane County | Spokane, WA | To support charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Family Promise of Spokane | Spokane, WA | To support charitable operations | $5,000 |
| JOYA Child & Family Development | Spokane, WA | To support charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Truth Ministries of Spokane | Spokane, WA | To support charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Side by Side | Spokane, WA | To support charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Providence Health Care Foundation | Spokane, WA | To support charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Transitions | Spokane, WA | To support charitable operations | $4,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Spokane County | Spokane, WA | To support charitable operations | $2,500 |
| Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington | Spokane, WA | To support the Spokesman Review X-mas Fund | $2,500 |
| Girls on the Run of Spokane County | Spokane, WA | To support charitable operations | $2,500 |
| Feast World Kitchen | Spokane, WA | To support charitable operations | $2,500 |
| Cup of Cool Water | Spokane, WA | To support charitable operations | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $248,500 | 24 |
| 2024 | $246,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $222,500 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621179349100037
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1621484
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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