Private foundation · EIN 83-6372665 · Woodbury, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bert 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: 19 grants paid, $81K total, median $200. 68% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
19
$81K
Median grant
$200
Stays in MN
68%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Mary's Health ClinicsSt Paul, MNCharitable$50K
Panda Educational FoundationPhoenix, AZCharitable$10K
Aana Education FoundationRosemount, ILCharitable$5,000
Bike ParkCottage Grove, MNCharitable$5,000
King of Kings ChurchWoodbury, MNCharitable$3,600
Ordway Center for the Performing ArtsSt Paul, MNCharitable$2,000
Save the Boundary WatersEly, MNCharitable$2,000
The Friends of St Paul Public LibrarySt Paul, MNCharitable$1,000
Woodbury Police K9 FundWoodbury, MNCharitable$1,000
National Parks Conservation AssociationWashington, DCCharitable$200
Open CupboardOakdale, MNCharitable$150
Animal Humane SocietyWoodbury, MNCharitable$100
Glacier National Park ConservancyColumbia Falls, MTCharitable$100
Minnesota Public RadioSt Paul, MNCharitable$100
National Park FoundationWashington, DCCharitable$100
Northern Star ScoutingFort Snelling, MNCharitable$100
The Nature ConservancyMinneapolis, MNCharitable$100
Mn Sheriff's AssociationSt Paul, MNCharitable$50
Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FLCharitable$50

By state: Minnesota 13 · Arizona 1 · Illinois 1 · District of Columbia 2 · Montana 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Bert Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Woodbury, Minnesota, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Bert 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 Bert Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $81K across 19 grants, a median of $200.

Where does Bert Family Foundation give?

Minnesota (13 grants), Arizona (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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