How to apply
application at www.wellsfargo.com/privatefoundations/bergen Contact: Wells Fargo Philanthropic Services, 6325 S Rainbow Blvd Ste 300, Las Vegas, Nv, 8887304933 Deadlines: April 10 or august 15 Restrictions: See website
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
35 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Theatre WingNew York, NY | General operating | $25K |
| New York Youth Symphony IncNew York, NY | General operating | $20K |
| Saratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NY | General operating | $20K |
| The Discovery Orchestra IncSummit, NJ | General operating | $20K |
| New Jersey BalletFlorham Park, NJ | General operating | $20K |
| The Ascap FoundationNew York, NY | General operating | $20K |
| Yarnwire IncRidgewood, NY | General operating | $15K |
| Council on Arts and Humanities Staten IsStaten Island, NY | General operating | $13K |
| Binghamton Philharmonic IncBinghamton, NY | General operating | $13K |
| State Theatre Regional Art Ctr New BrunsNew Brunswick, NJ | General operating | $13K |
| Saint Peters UniversityJersey City, NJ | General operating | $13K |
| The Brooklyn Queens Conservatory of MusiBrooklyn, NY | General operating | $10K |
| The Noel Pointer Foundation IncBrooklyn, NY | General operating | $10K |
| Manhattan School of MusicNew York, NY | General operating | $10K |
| Philharmonic Symphony Society New YorkNew York, NY | General operating | $10K |
| Lincoln Center for the Perfor Arts IncNew York, NY | General operating | $10K |
| Concert Artists Guild IncNew York, NY | General operating | $10K |
| American Symphony Orchestra IncNew York, NY | General operating | $10K |
| Elaine Kaufman Cultural Ctr Lucy MosesNew York, NY | General operating | $10K |
| Friends Mozartina Musical Arts TarrytownTarrytown, NY | General operating | $10K |
| Education Through MusicNew York, NY | General operating | $10K |
| Save the Music FoundationNew York, NY | General operating | $10K |
| New Jersey Symphony OrchestraNewark, NJ | General operating | $10K |
| Count Basie Theatre IncRed Bank, NJ | General operating | $10K |
| William Paterson UniversityWayne, NJ | General operating | $10K |
| New Jersey Intergenerational OrchestraSummit, NJ | General operating | $10K |
| Orpheus Chamber Orchestra IncNew York, NY | General operating | $10K |
| Young Audiences of New JerseyPrinceton, NJ | General operating | $10K |
| Leonia Chamber Musicians Society IncLeonia, NJ | General operating | $10K |
| Rosies Theater Kids IncNew York, NY | General operating | $10K |
| Asbury Park Music FoundationAsbury Park, NJ | General operating | $10K |
| Opportunity Music Project Foundation inNew York, NY | General operating | $10K |
| Orchestrating Dreams IncNew York, NY | General operating | $10K |
| Symphony in C New Jersey Nonprofit OrgCollingswood, NJ | General operating | $10K |
| ArtsmartPhiladelphia, PA | General operating | $10K |
By state: New York 22 · New Jersey 12 · Pennsylvania 1
About this foundation
Frank & Lydia Bergman Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, administered in care of Fidelity Bank Ttee, tax-exempt since 1983. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Frank & Lydia Bergman Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. application at www.wellsfargo.com/privatefoundations/bergen Deadlines: April 10 or august 15.
How much does Frank & Lydia Bergman Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $430K across 35 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Frank & Lydia Bergman Foundation give?
New York (22 grants), New Jersey (12 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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