Christine & Jalmer Berg Foundation
Accepts applications
Christine & Jalmer Berg Foundation is a private foundation in Eureka, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $479,326 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $19,930 and the largest $55,536. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$479,326
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$19,930
- Largest grant$55,536
- Assets$13.6 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was down from $721,526 the year before.
38% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $665,298 | 28 | $12.0 million |
| 2024 | $721,526 | 25 | $12.5 million |
| 2025 | $479,326 | 20 | $13.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Christine Jalmer Berg Foundation PO Box 1348, Eureka, CA 95502-1348 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (707) 442-4473 |
| What to submit | Grant application attached |
| Deadlines | March 31, june 30 & september 30 |
| Restrictions | No current limitations |
What Christine & Jalmer Berg Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 19 | $478,076 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Patrol car upgrades in support of k-9 program | $55,536 |
| Food for People | Program support | $50,000 |
| Individual | Equipment for major crimes division | $41,500 |
| Butler Valley Inc | Electrical upgrades and fence replacement for building | $40,951 |
| Miranda Animal Rescue | Program assistance for animal shelter | $40,000 |
| Pregnancy Care Center of the North | Purchase of building to consolidate facilities | $40,000 |
| Arcata Volunteer Firefighters Assn | Update training facilities and equipment, purchase of litter for forest and beach rescue | $31,386 |
| Hospice of Humboldt | Development of facility for palliative care | $25,000 |
| Eureka Woman's Club | Upgrade and modernize kitchen, including new equipment, windows and countertops | $25,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | Bicycles for children | $20,000 |
| Douglas City Community Services Dis | Fire station equipment storage | $19,860 |
| Vietnam Veterans of Ca | Expanded dormitory space for veterans experiencing homelessness and related costs | $16,600 |
| Free to Fly Foundation | Support for single mothers benevolence fund | $15,000 |
| Pregnancy Care Center of the North | Training resources for nurse chat line for pregnant women | $13,818 |
| Heart of the Redwoods Community Hos | Medical supplies & equipment | $10,910 |
| Individual | Assist veterans and families with basic needs and services | $10,015 |
| Eureka Concert Film Center | Upgrade air circulation | $10,000 |
| Friends for Life Animal Rescue | Veterinarian care costs | $7,500 |
| Healy Senior Center | Meals for seniors in southern humboldt county | $5,000 |
| Linus Project | Materials for blankets/quilts for newborn children | $1,250 |
Officers and trustees
- J WILLIAM McAULEY
- Gregory E Pierson
- Jennifer E Perrone
- Joseph D Leger
Questions people ask
Does Christine & Jalmer Berg Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 31, june 30 & september 30.
How much does Christine & Jalmer Berg Foundation give?
$479,326 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $19,930.
Who runs Christine & Jalmer Berg Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists J WILLIAM McAULEY (Ceo), Gregory E Pierson (Vice President), Jennifer E Perrone (Secretary) and Joseph D Leger (Cfo).
What does Christine & Jalmer Berg Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, environment and conservation and animals.