Berglund-Weiss Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Berglund-Weiss Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $55,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$55,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $30,000 the year before.
33% 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 | $45,000 | 3 | $895,177 |
| 2024 | $30,000 | 2 | $936,650 |
| 2025 | $55,000 | 3 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Berglund-Weiss Charitable 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 Berglund-Weiss Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $40,000 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Struthers Trust | To Support the Preserving Heritage; Building Tomorrow Campaign of the Struthers Library Theatre | $25,000 |
| Chautauqua Foundation Inc | To support the Weiss Lectureship Fund | $15,000 |
| General Care Services Inc | Hospice House Garden Project | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen Walcott
- Roger Walcott
- Lauren E Weiss
- Mary B Weiss
Questions people ask
Does Berglund-Weiss Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Berglund-Weiss Charitable Foundation give?
$55,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Berglund-Weiss Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Karen Walcott (Sec), Roger Walcott (Treas), Lauren E Weiss (Dir, Sec, Treas) and Mary B Weiss (Dir, Pres).
What does Berglund-Weiss Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.