The Hans and Barbara Bergstrom Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoca Raton, Florida · EIN 46-2662377 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $11,892 and $100,958.
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.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockholm School of Economics | SW | Support for school effectiveness research | $623,460 |
| Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra | SW | Program for young musicians and music interest | $179,880 |
| ResearchSweden | SW | Promoting medical research | $103,640 |
| Musik PA Slottet | SW | Music at the Royal Castle | $100,958 |
| European Center for Entrepreneurship and Policy Reform | SW | Research program in economics | $90,685 |
| Nordvarmlands FF | SW | Youth programs in soccer | $41,532 |
| Stockholm Cinema | SW | Preserve and develop Bio Skandia cinemas | $25,978 |
| Frisinnad Tidskrift | SW | Support of a magazine for open society | $22,428 |
| Orphei Drangar | SW | Support of world renowned male choir | $21,454 |
| Drug News Enskede | SW | Support of magazine on drug research and policy | $18,304 |
| Ecofin Invest AB | SW | Study and policies on innovation and economic growth in Europe | $15,474 |
| WM Musica | SW | Support for concert series | $11,892 |
| Swedish Tibetan Society for School & Culture | SW | Support of cultural center | $8,971 |
| International English Schools in Sweden | SW | Sponsor for 9th grade trip | $5,406 |
| Interntionella Engelska Skolan | SW | Books in support of school leadership development | $1,106 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($9,143). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,280,311 | 16 |
| 2024 | $2,489,696 | 18 |
| 2023 | $1,155,681 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601129349100020
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-2662377
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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