Bergoffen Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Bergoffen Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Palm Harbor, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $290,340 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $51,000. 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$290,340
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$51,000
- Assets$6.3 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $283,580 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $251,119 | 26 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $283,580 | 28 | $5.8 million |
| 2025 | $290,340 | 29 | $6.3 million |
How to apply
Bergoffen Family Foundation Inc 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 Bergoffen Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 20 | $264,050 |
| New York | 3 | $17,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
| California | 1 | $1,430 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1,360 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morton Plant Mease Health Care Foundation | Unrestricted | $51,000 |
| Feast Food Bank | Unrestricted | $50,500 |
| St Joseph's Hospitals Foundation | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Vincent House | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Ruth Eckerd Hall | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Clearwater Jazz Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Zoo Tampa | Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| Jewish Federation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Love for IV Lawrence | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Austin Riggs Center | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Fbla Phuhs | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Lighthouse for the Blind | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Palm Harbor Library | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Dunedin Fine Art Center | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Random Acts of Flower | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Temple Ahavat Shalom | Unrestricted | $1,430 |
| Clothes to Kids Inc | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Douglass College | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Luekemia & Lymphoma Society | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Shriners Childrens | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Chabad of Pinellas County | Unrestricted | $540 |
| Hadassah Foundation | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Ucf Hillel | Unrestricted | $360 |
| US Holocaust Museum | Unrestricted | $360 |
| Florida Sheriffs Association | Unrestricted | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Leah Bergoffen
- Glenn Bergoffen
- Michelle Schachter
Questions people ask
Does Bergoffen Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bergoffen Family Foundation Inc give?
$290,340 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Bergoffen Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Leah Bergoffen (President & Treasurer), Glenn Bergoffen (Vice President) and Michelle Schachter (Secretary).
What does Bergoffen Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and youth programs.