Private foundation · EIN 27-3008211 · Glencoe, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bergstein 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 18 grants paid, $133K total, median $5,000. 50% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
18
$133K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in IL
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bff Myeloma Gift FundBoston, MAGeneral support$30K
Institute of International EducationNew York, NYGeneral support$25K
Glencole Public LibraryGlencoe, ILGeneral support$10K
Jewish Board of Children & Family ServicesNew York, NYGeneral support$10K
University of PennsylvaniaChicago, ILGeneral support$10K
US Holocaust Museum (ushmm)Washington, DCGeneral support$10K
Temple Sholom GreenwichGreenwich, CTGeneral support$9,000
AiefWashington, DCGeneral support$5,000
FidfChicago, ILGeneral support$5,000
Temple Am ShalomGlencoe, ILGeneral support$5,000
AfinsNew York, NYGeneral support$3,500
Norge Ski ClubFox River Grove, ILGeneral support$3,000
Food Rescue InstituionNeedham, MAGeneral support$2,500
Chemistry of Life ProcessEvanston, ILGeneral support$1,000
Cradles to CrayonsChicago, ILGeneral support$1,000
Glencoe PTOGlencoe, ILGeneral support$1,000
Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyTye Brook, NYGeneral support$1,000
Lynn Sage Breast Cancer FoundationChicago, ILGeneral support$500

By state: New York 4 · Illinois 9 · Massachusetts 2 · District of Columbia 2 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Bergstein Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Glencoe, Illinois, administered in care of Adam Bergstein, tax-exempt since 2010. 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 Bergstein Family 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 Bergstein Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $133K across 18 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Bergstein Family Foundation give?

New York (4 grants), Illinois (9 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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