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The Rick & Jo Berquist Foundation

Preselected recipients only Palmetto, Florida · EIN 208621519

The Rick & Jo Berquist Foundation is a private foundation in Palmetto, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $6,200 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $3,100 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $1,200 the year before.

50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$1,2001$43,538
2024$6,2002$39,685

How to apply

The Rick & Jo Berquist 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Rick & Jo Berquist Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Michigan.

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan1$5,000
District of Columbia1$1,200

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Michigan Tech University Michigan Tech University
Houghton, MI
Donation$5,000
Judicial Watch Judicicial Watch
Washington, DC
Donation$1,200

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Rick & Jo Berquist Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Rick & Jo Berquist Foundation give?

$6,200 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $3,100.

Who runs The Rick & Jo Berquist Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Alton R Berquist (Pres./Treasu) and Joan K Berquist (Secretary).

What does The Rick & Jo Berquist Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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