Private foundation · EIN 92-1231786 · Stuart, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bergin Foundation Inc

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: 12 grants paid, $504K total, median $30K. 8% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$504K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in FL
8%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The King's AcademyWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral purposes$140K
Competitive Enterprise InstituteWashington, DCGeneral purposes$60K
Judicial WatchWashington, DCGeneral purposes$60K
Institute for JusticeArlington, VAGeneral purposes$60K
Free the PeopleWashington, DCGeneral purposes$30K
Institute for Free SpeechWashington, DCGeneral purposes$30K
Commonwealth FoundationHarrisburg, PAGeneral purposes$30K
Reason FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral purposes$20K
Marijuana Policy Project FoundationWashington, DCGeneral purposes$20K
The Federalist SocietyWashington, DCGeneral purposes$20K
California Policy CenterTustin, CAGeneral purposes$20K
Donors TrustAlexandria, VAGeneral purposes$14K

By state: District of Columbia 6 · Florida 1 · Virginia 2 · California 2 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Bergin Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Stuart, Florida, administered in care of Martin H Bergin, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Bergin Foundation Inc 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 Bergin Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $504K across 12 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Bergin Foundation Inc give?

District of Columbia (6 grants), Florida (1 grants), Virginia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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