Bergstrom Foundation

Chicago, IL 60606 EIN 464591289

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Total Given 2016–2024
$2.6M
183 grants · $287K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$1K
typical micro grants · $1K–$5K
grant size
49%
supporter · 34/70 multi-year
repeat
$5.6M
Assets · 2021
70
Distinct recipients

Focus Areas

Education Health Arts & Culture Environment Human Services

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals No — Preselected Only
Phone 8472569870

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2016 $66K $1.4M $386K 22
2017 $92K $2.1M $810K 28
2018 $90K $2.7M $1.3M 25
2020 $452K $4.6M $474K 26
2021 $580K $5.6M $1.6M 21
2022 $464K $4.3M $205K 20
2023 $245K $5.2M $593K 20
2024 $591K $5.6M $753K 21

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 183 grants on record

Minimum
$200
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$1K
Average
$14K
75th Pctl
$5K
Maximum
$463K

Geographic Distribution

US Grant Distribution Map

Key Personnel

NameTitleCompensation
Kelley A Bergstrom President/Director
Melissa A Munro Treasurer/Director
Allison L Bergstrom Secretary/Director
Joan L Bergstrom Vice President/Director

Grants Awarded (183 total)

Purpose
University of Florida Foundation Gainesville, FL $462,610 General Operating Support - Education 2024
University of Florida Foundation Gainesville, FL $398,794 Exempt purpose of organization - Education 2021
University of Florida Foundation Gainesville, FL $358,532 Exempt purpose of organization - Education 2022
University of Florida Foundation Gainesville, FL $322,500 Exempt purpose of organization 2020
University of Florida Foundation Gainesville, FL $142,104 Exempt purpose of organization - Education 2023
North Shore University Health System Evanston, IL $100,000 Exempt purpose of organization - Medical 2021
Baptist Health South Florida Foundation Coral Gables, FL $80,000 Exempt purpose of organization 2020
Iowa State University Foundation Ames, IA $71,392 Exempt purpose of organization - Education 2023
Iowa State University Fountation Ames, IA $54,097 General Operating Support - Education 2024
Iowa State University Foundation Ames, IA $43,550 Exempt purpose of organization - Education 2022
Iowa State University Foundation Ames, IA $33,550 Exempt purpose of organization - Education 2021
John G Shedd Aquarium Chicago, IL $33,500 Exempt purpose of organization 2018
John G Shedd Aquarium Chicago, IL $23,500 Wildlife 2017
John G Shedd Aquarium Chicago, IL $23,500 Wildlife 2016
NorthShore Hospitals Foundation Evanston, IL $20,871 General Operating Support - Medical 2024
Kenilworth Union Church Kenilworth, IL $12,900 Exempt purpose of organization - Religious 2022
The Ability Experience Charlotte, NC $12,000 Exempt purpose of organization - Disability 2021
Pi Kappa Phi Foundation Charlotte, NC $11,500 Exempt purpose of organization - Education 2022
The Ability Experience Charlotte, NC $11,000 General Operating Support - Disability 2024
Pi Kappa Phi Foundation Charlotte, NC $11,000 Education 2017
Women's Debate Institute Denver, CO $10,590 General Operating Support - Education 2024
DC Kincare Alliance Washington, DC $10,000 Exempt purpose of organization - Child Welfare 2023
DC Kincare Alliance Washington, DC $10,000 General Operating Support - Child Welfare 2024
DC Volunteer Lawyers Project Washington, DC $10,000 Child Welfare 2016
Iowa State University Foundation Ames, IA $10,000 Education 2016