Bergen Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bergen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $300,800 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $80,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$300,800
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$7.1 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $266,000 the year before.
28% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $18,600 | 7 | $7.2 million |
| 2023 | $270,500 | 23 | $6.5 million |
| 2024 | $266,000 | 30 | $6.7 million |
| 2025 | $300,800 | 30 | $7.1 million |
How to apply
Bergen Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Bergen Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 21 | $245,800 |
| California | 3 | $37,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $4,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fund for the City of New York Inc | Press Pass NYC | $80,000 |
| Fund for the City of New York Inc | Press Pass NYC | $40,000 |
| Ny Community Fridge Corp | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Musicares Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation | Eastern Long Island Chapter | $15,000 |
| City Limits News Inc | For CLARIFY program | $10,000 |
| Youth Represent Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Brooklyn Community Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Torrey Pines Association | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| The Childrens Aid Society | Next Generation Center | $7,000 |
| Dumbo District Management Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| New York Cares Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Student Press Law Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wnet | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Preservation Hall Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Sunflower Network | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Navigate the Maze to Achievement | General & Unrestricted | $3,800 |
| Terra Firma National Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Writers Lab Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Coalition for the Homeless Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Harmony Program | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| New Garden Friends School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Trustees of Phillips Academy | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Vinegar Hill Food Pantry | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Youth Communication New York Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Start Lighthouse | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Sisterhood Is Global Institute Inc | Women's Equal Justice | $2,000 |
| Nova Hope for Haiti Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lara Rice Bergen
- Stuart Bergen
Questions people ask
Does Bergen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bergen Family Foundation give?
$300,800 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Bergen Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lara Rice Bergen (Dir, Sec, VP) and Stuart Bergen (Dir, Pres, Treas).
What does Bergen Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and environment and conservation.