Bergeron Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Bergeron Family Foundation is a private foundation in Needham, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $95,000 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$95,000
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was down from $137,000 the year before.
21% 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 | $137,000 | 36 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $137,000 | 32 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $95,000 | 29 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bergeron Family Foundation PO Box 920135, Needham, MA 02492 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (781) 690-5495 |
| What to submit | Requests for grants should be made in writing. |
| Deadlines | There are no deadlines. |
What Bergeron Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 21 | $75,000 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $9,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $5,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Michael's College | General support | $20,000 |
| Howard Mental Health | General support | $10,000 |
| Community College of Vermont | General support | $7,000 |
| Feeding Champlain Valley | General support | $6,000 |
| Bishop's Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| Cots | General support | $5,000 |
| End 68 Hours of Hunger | General support | $5,000 |
| Spectrum Youth & Family Services | General support | $5,000 |
| YMCA Camp Belknap | General support | $3,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Burlington | General support | $3,000 |
| St Sebastian's School | General support | $3,000 |
| Operation Underground Railroad | General support | $2,500 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| South Burlington Schools Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| The Clara Martin Center | General support | $2,000 |
| Weston High School Metco Program | General support | $1,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General support | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Concord | General support | $1,000 |
| Home Share Vermont | General support | $1,000 |
| Hunger Free Vermont | General support | $1,000 |
| Jump | General support | $1,000 |
| Make-A-Wish | General support | $1,000 |
| Partners in Adventures | General support | $1,000 |
| Phelps Elementary School | General support | $1,000 |
| St Mark Catholic Parish | General support | $1,000 |
| The Lund Family Center | General support | $1,000 |
| YMCA Camp Abnaki | General support | $1,000 |
| McClure Miller Respite House | General support | $500 |
| Shelburne Food Shelf Inc | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jane B Guyette
- Jay Bergeron
- Matthew Bergeron
- Jennifer Carlson
Questions people ask
Does Bergeron Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no deadlines..
How much does Bergeron Family Foundation give?
$95,000 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Bergeron Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jane B Guyette (Trustee - As Required), Jay Bergeron (Trustee - As Required), Matthew Bergeron (Trustee - As Required) and Jennifer Carlson (Trustee - As Required).
What does Bergeron Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and food and hunger.