Private foundation · EIN 20-3749879 · Hinsdale, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jd Bergman Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $181K total, median $25K. 80% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$181K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in IL
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.5M

Grants paid in 2025

5 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ascension Illinois FoundationBolingbrook, ILGeneral$100K
American Freedom FoundationRiverview, FLGeneral$50K
Chicago Zoological SocietyBrookfield, ILGeneral$25K
Silver Cross FoundationNew Lenox, ILGeneral$3,500
CASA of River ValleyJoliet, ILGeneral$2,500

By state: Illinois 4 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Jd Bergman Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Hinsdale, Illinois, administered in care of Jay D Bergman, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Jd Bergman Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Jd Bergman Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $181K across 5 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Jd Bergman Charitable Foundation give?

Illinois (4 grants), Florida (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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