Private foundation · EIN 95-6044540 · Sherman Oaks, California

Bergen 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 2023 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $548K total, median $548K. 100% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: Not applicable

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2023
1
$548K
Median grant
$548K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
Not applicable
Assets
$15M

How to apply

Do not submit. Contact: Do Not Send Applications, 13701 Riverside Drive Suite 800, Sherman Oaks, Ca Deadlines: Not applicable Restrictions: Not applicable

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2023 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

About this foundation

Bergen Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sherman Oaks, California, administered in care of Larkin, tax-exempt since 1943. 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 Bergen Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2023 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 Bergen Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2023 it paid $548K across 1 grants, a median of $548K.

Where does Bergen Foundation give?

California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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