Private foundation · EIN 26-1350411 · Capitola, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Berglund Family 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $100K. 27% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$1.1M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in CA
27%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$15M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Save the ChildrenWestport, CTContribution supporting charitable organization's exempt purpose.$277K
The Nature ConservancySan Francisco, CAContribution supporting charitable organization's exempt purpose.$250K
The American Chestnut FoundationAshville, NCContribution supporting charitable organization's exempt purpose.$160K
Marine Mammal CenterFort Cronkhite, CAContribution supporting charitable organization's exempt purpose.$125K
Rural Health Care InitiativeMinneapolis, MNContribution supporting charitable organization's exempt purpose.$118K
Bat Conservation InternationalAustin, TXContribution supporting charitable organization's exempt purpose.$100K
Eastside College PreparatoryEast Palo Alto, CAContribution supporting charitable organization's exempt purpose.$35K
Battleship New JerseyCamden, NJContribution supporting charitable organization's exempt purpose.$5,000
Kids Need to ReadMesa, AZContribution supporting charitable organization's exempt purpose.$1,000
Montpelier FoundationMontpelier Station, VAContribution supporting charitable organization's exempt purpose.$1,000
Washington County Historical SocietStillwater, MNContribution supporting charitable organization's exempt purpose.$500

By state: California 3 · Connecticut 1 · North Carolina 1 · Minnesota 2 · Texas 1 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Berglund Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Capitola, California, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Berglund Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Berglund Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.1M across 11 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Berglund Family Foundation give?

California (3 grants), Connecticut (1 grants), North Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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