The Bersted Foundation
Historical FunderDallas, Texas · EIN 36-6493609 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.2M
Organizations funded74
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$31.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SUSAN BOIN |
|---|---|
| Address | 110 N WACKER IL4-110-7-3, CHICAGO IL 60603 |
| Phone | 3128283603 |
| Form and materials | SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT |
| Deadlines | SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT |
| Restrictions | SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
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 Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dupage Pads | Wheaton, IL | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Dupage County | Wheaton, IL | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Suicide Prevention Services | Batavia, IL | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Outreach Community Ministries | Carol Stream, IL | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Wayside Cross Ministries | Aurora, IL | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Family Service Agency of Dekalb County | Dekalb, IL | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Marklund Children's Home | Geneva, IL | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| People's Resource Center | Wheaton, IL | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Geneva, IL | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Senior Home Sharing | Lombard, IL | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Voluntary Action Center of Dekalb County | Sycamore, IL | Unrestricted general | $24,500 |
| Ray Graham Assn for Disabled People | Lisle, IL | Unrestricted general | $21,600 |
| Elyssa's Mission | Northbrook, IL | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Pioneer Center for Human Services | Mchenry, IL | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Little Friends Inc | Naperville, IL | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Fox Valley Christian Action | St Charles, IL | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Mutual Ground Inc | Aurora, IL | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| 360 Transitional Living Youth Services | Naperville, IL | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Ramp Inc | Rockford, IL | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Aurora Food Pantry | Aurora, IL | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Donka Inc | Wheaton, IL | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Nami of Dupage County Illinois | Wheaton, IL | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Bridge Communities | Glen Ellyn, IL | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Loaves & Fishes Community Pantry | Naperville, IL | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Greater Family Health | Hoffman Estates, IL | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital | Hoffman Estates, IL | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Neighborhood Food Pantries | Bloomingdale, IL | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Dominican Literacy Center | Aurora, IL | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Alive Center | Naperville, IL | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Glen Ellyn Children's Community Resource | Glen Ellyn, IL | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Casa of Dupage County Inc | Wheaton, IL | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Adventure Works of Dekalb County | Dekalb, IL | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Family Focus | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet | Crest Hill, IL | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois | South Elgin, IL | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Naperville Elderly Homes | Naperville, IL | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Teen Parent Connection | Glen Ellyn, IL | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Home of the Sparrow | Mchenry, IL | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Dupage Children's Museum | Naperville, IL | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| The Literacy Connection | Elgin, IL | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Casa Kane County | Geneva, IL | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| The Rosecrance Foundation | Rockford, IL | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Dupage Health Coalition | Carol Stream, IL | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Champaign, IL | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Hagerstown, MD | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| World Relief Chicagoland | Carol Stream, IL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Chicago Dental Society Foundation | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Hope's Front Door | Downers Grove, IL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| The Morton Arboretum | Lisle, IL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Variety Children's Charity of Illinois | Downers Grove, IL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Community House | Hinsdale, IL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Fox Valley United Way | Aurora, IL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Elim Christian Services | Crestwood, IL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Clare Woods Academy | Wheaton, IL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Barrington Youth & Family Services | Barrington, IL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Esse Adult Day Services | Glen Ellyn, IL | Unrestriced general support | $10,000 |
| Crystal Lake Food Pantry | Crystal Lake, IL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley | St Charles, IL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 74 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,163,600 | 74 |
| 2024 | $1,097,534 | 70 |
| 2023 | $1,118,472 | 65 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621119349100647
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6493609
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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