Bergstrom Inc Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Bergstrom Inc Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $903,000 in 79 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $110,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$903,000
- Number of grants79
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $617,600 the year before.
8% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $526,000 | 80 | $2.4 million |
| 2023 | $617,600 | 80 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $903,000 | 79 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | JP Morgan Chase Bank 10 S Dearborn IL1-0111, Chicago, IL 60603 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (800) 496-2583 |
| What to submit | www.jpmorgan.com/onlinegrants; outline purpose of proposed grants or funds include copy of 501(c)(3) letter |
| Restrictions | Preference to il residents and charitable organizations others considered for religious, charitable or educational purpose |
What Bergstrom Inc Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 77 | $893,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mosaic | General | $110,000 |
| Midway Village and Museum Center | General | $110,000 |
| YMCA of Rock River Valley | General | $105,000 |
| Rockford Park District | General | $60,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General | $40,000 |
| The University of Illinois College of Medicine | General | $40,000 |
| Golden Apple Foundation of Rockford | General | $16,500 |
| Discovery Center Museum of Rockford Inc | General | $15,000 |
| Rock River Valley Pantry | General | $12,500 |
| Swedishamerican Foundation | General | $12,500 |
| Rockford Rescue Mission Ministries | General | $12,500 |
| Lutheran Social Service of Illinois | General | $12,500 |
| Rockford University | General | $12,500 |
| Carpenters Place | General | $10,500 |
| Kfact | General support | $10,000 |
| Family Peace Center | General | $10,000 |
| Stateline Youth for Christ | General | $10,000 |
| Wesley Willows A Methodist Retirement Ho | General | $10,000 |
| Sounds of Good News Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Rockford Symphony Orchestra | General | $10,000 |
| Rosecrance Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Augustana College | General | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Harrison County Incorporated | General | $10,000 |
| Rock Valley College Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | General | $10,000 |
| Zion Development Corporation | General | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Northern Illinois | General | $8,500 |
| Bravehearts Therapeutic Riding | General | $7,500 |
| Crusaders Health Foundation | General | $7,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America - Blackhawk Area Council | General | $7,500 |
| Kids Around the World Inc | General | $7,500 |
| Center for Sight and Hearing | General | $7,500 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Bergstrom cares-fundraising | $5,000 |
| Roy Gayle Pony Baseball-Softball Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Nikolas Ritschel Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Rockford Alliance Against Sexual Expoita | General support | $5,000 |
| Alignment Rockford | General | $5,000 |
| Brightpoint | General | $5,000 |
| Regional Access Mobilization Project Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Klehm Arboretum and Botanical Garden Inc | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
- David Rydell
Questions people ask
Does Bergstrom Inc Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Bergstrom Inc Charitable Foundation give?
$903,000 in tax year 2024, across 79 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Bergstrom Inc Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee) and David Rydell (Co-Trustee).
What does Bergstrom Inc Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and education.