Bjorkman Foundation
EIN 366053641Total Given 2016–2024
$386K
118 grants · $43K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$2K
typical micro grants · $1K–$2K
grant size
86%
deep partner · 18/21 multi-year
repeat
$1.1M
Assets (2024)
21
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
GLENN A BJORKMAN
Phone
(630) 480-0797
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SPECIFIC PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED AND THE NATURE OF ITS ACTIVITIES. THE APPLICATION SHOULD ALSO INCLUDE A STATEMENT ATTESTING TO THE FACT THAT TRANSFERS TO THE DISTRIBUTEE (REQUESTING ORGANIZATION) ARE EXEMPT FROM TAXATION UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 501, 2055,AND 2522 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, OR ANY LATER OR OTHER SECTIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 WHICH AMEND OR SUPERCEDE THE SAID SECTIONS.
Restrictions
PURSUANT TO THE BJORKMAN FOUNDATION'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, THE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS, INCOME, AND PROPERTY OF THE CORPORATION MAY BE MADE TO THE CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, OR RELIGIOUS CORPORATION, ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY CHESTS,FOUNDATIONS, OR OTHER KINDRED INSTITUTIONS (INCLUDING GOVERNMENTAL), ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE FORGOING PURPOSES. SUCH DISTRIBUTIONS MAY BE MADE ONLY IF, AT ANY TIME OF DISTRIBUTION, THE DISTRIBUTEE IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXATION, AND IF THE GIFTS OR TRANSFERS TO THE DISTRIBUTEE ARE THEN EXEMPT FROM TAXATION UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 501, 2055, AND 2522 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, OR ANY LATER OR OTHER SECTIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 WHICH AMEND OR SUPERCEDE THE SAID SECTIONS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $42K | $840K | $29K | 17 |
| 2018 | $46K | $836K | $56K | 18 |
| 2019 | N/A | $959K | $25K | N/A |
| 2020 | $50K | $1.0M | $-13K | 17 |
| 2021 | $50K | $1.2M | $65K | 17 |
| 2022 | $50K | $907K | $34K | 17 |
| 2023 | $47K | $1.0M | $45K | 17 |
| 2024 | $100K | $1.1M | $135K | 15 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 118 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$2K
Average
$3K
75th Pctl
$2K
Maximum
$50K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
AB
Alan W Bjorkman
Director
MB
Mary Ellen Bjorkman
Director/Pre
GB
Glenn a Bjorkman
Director
AB
Alan W Bjorkman
Director
MB
Mary Ellen Bjorkman
Director/Tre
GB
Glenn a Bjorkman
Director/Pre
GB
Glenn a Bjorkman
Director/Pre
MB
Mary Ellen Bjorkman
Director/Tre
AB
Alan W Bjorkman
Director
GB
Glenn a Bjorkman
Director/Pre
MB
Mary Ellen Bjorkman
Director/Tre
AB
Alan W Bjorkman
Director
AB
Alan W Bjorkman
Director
MB
Mary Ellen Bjorkman
Director/Tre
GB
Glenn a Bjorkman
Director/Pre
GB
Glenn a Bjorkman
Director/Pre
MB
Mary Ellen Bjorkman
Director/Tre
AB
Alan W Bjorkman
Director
AB
Alan W Bjorkman
Director
MB
Mary Ellen Bjorkman
Director/Tre
GB
Glenn a Bjorkman
Director/Pre
GB
Glenn a Bjorkman
Director/Pre
MB
Mary Ellen Bjorkman
Director/Tre
AB
Alan W Bjorkman
Director
Grants Awarded (118 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Harbor Bible Camp | Lake Geneva, WI | $50,000 | DINING COMMONS PROJECT | 2024 |
| North Park University | Chicago, IL | $19,000 | NORTH PARK FUND | 2016 |
| North Park University | Chicago, IL | $10,000 | UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS | 2020 |
| North Park University | Chicago, IL | $10,000 | UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS | 2021 |
| North Park University | Chicago, IL | $10,000 | UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS | 2023 |
| North Park University | Chicago, IL | $10,000 | UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS | 2024 |
| North Park University | Chicago, IL | $10,000 | AR & AE BJORKMAN SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 |
| North Park University | Chicago, IL | $10,000 | UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS | 2022 |
| North Park University | Chicago, IL | $10,000 | SEMINARY SCHOLARSHIPS | 2018 |
| North Park University | Chicago, IL | $10,000 | UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS | 2018 |
| North Park University | Chicago, IL | $9,000 | SEMINARY SCHOLARSHIPS | 2020 |
| North Park University | Chicago, IL | $9,000 | SEMINARY SCHOLARSHIPS | 2021 |
| North Park University | Chicago, IL | $9,000 | SEMINARY SCHOLARSHIPS | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | $9,000 | CONTRIBUTION | 2024 |
| North Park University | Chicago, IL | $9,000 | SEMINARY SCHOLARSHIPS | 2022 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | $8,800 | CONTRIBUTION | 2020 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | $8,800 | CONTRIBUTION | 2021 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | $8,800 | CONTRIBUTION | 2022 |
| North Park University | Chicago, IL | $7,500 | SEMINARY SCHOLARSHIPS | 2024 |
| North Park University | Chicago, IL | $5,200 | AR & AE BJORKMAN SCHOLARSHIP | 2021 |
| North Park University | Chicago, IL | $5,200 | AR & AE BJORKMAN SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| North Park University | Chicago, IL | $5,200 | AR & AE BJORKMAN SCHOLARSHIP | 2022 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | $5,000 | CONTRIBUTION | 2023 |
| North Park University | Chicago, IL | $4,700 | AR & AE BJORKMAN SCHOLARSHIP | 2020 |
| North Park University | Chicago, IL | $3,750 | A&A BJORKMAN SCHOLARSHIP | 2018 |