Private foundation · EIN 76-0563582 · The Woodlands, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bergstrom 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: 17 grants paid, $406K total, median $5,000. 29% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
17
$406K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in TX
29%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Iowa State University FoundationAmes, IAIsu cyclone club / operating fund$130K
We Will CollectiveDes Moines, IAGeneral fund$100K
United WayHouston, TXGeneral fund$90K
The Woodlands United Methodist ChurchThe Woodlands, TXGeneral fund$16K
Texas Children's HostHouston, TXGeneral fund$15K
Boys & Girls Club (nw Colorado)Craig, COGeneral fund$10K
MD AndersonHouston, TXGeneral fund$10K
Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VAGeneral fund$10K
Strings Music FestivalSteamboat Springs, COGeneral fund$5,000
Habitat for HumanityAmericus, GAGeneral fund$4,000
Ankeny Donor FoundationAnkeny, IAGeneral fund$3,000
Iowa Specialist HospitalClarion, IAGeneral fund$3,000
Make-A-Wish FoundationPhoenix, AZGeneral fund$3,000
Mayo ClinicRochester, MNGeneral fund$2,000
Meals on WheelsNanuet, NYGeneral fund$2,000
Montgomery County Food BankConroe, TXGeneral fund$2,000
Special OlympicsWashington, DCGeneral fund$1,000

By state: Iowa 4 · Texas 5 · Colorado 2 · Virginia 1 · Georgia 1 · Arizona 1

About this foundation

Bergstrom Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in The Woodlands, Texas, administered in care of Bradley a Roe, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Bergstrom 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 Bergstrom Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $406K across 17 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Bergstrom Family Foundation give?

Iowa (4 grants), Texas (5 grants), Colorado (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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