Berges Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Berges Family Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $16.2 million in 57 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $4.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$16.2 million
- Number of grants57
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$4.0 million
- Assets$101 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2024 was up from $7.3 million the year before.
58% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7.3 million | 42 | $86.8 million |
| 2024 | $16.2 million | 57 | $101 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Berges Family Foundation 5501 Delmar Blvd Suite G200, St Louis, MO 63112 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (314) 735-0085 |
| What to submit | Online submission at bergesfamilyfoundation.org that includes contact information, funding area, type of fund requested and a description of the requesting organization/ project. |
| Deadlines | No submission deadlines |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Berges Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 52 | $15.6 million |
| California | 1 | $500,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $89,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $32,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Louis Symphony Orchestra | General support | $4.0 million |
| St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation | General support | $2.0 million |
| Great Rivers Greenway | General support | $1.0 million |
| Urban Sprouts | General support | $1.0 million |
| Saint Louis Zoo | General support | $1.0 million |
| Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition | General support | $750,000 |
| Forest Park Forever | General support | $500,000 |
| Metropolitan Golf | General support | $500,000 |
| Mercy Health Fdn St Louis | General support | $500,000 |
| Vets Community Project | General support | $500,000 |
| SSM Health Foundation | General support | $300,000 |
| St Louis Police Foundation | General support | $250,000 |
| Tower Grove Park | General support | $250,000 |
| The Opportunity Trust | General support | $250,000 |
| The Covering House | General support | $250,000 |
| Casa of St Louis (Formerly Voices for Children) | General support | $245,605 |
| Covenant House Mo | General support | $200,000 |
| St Louis Crisis Nursery | General support | $200,000 |
| St Louis Counselling | General support | $150,000 |
| Prevent Ed | General support | $130,000 |
| Nurses for Newborns | General support | $125,000 |
| St Louis Community Foundation | General support | $125,000 |
| Greater St Louis Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Opera Theatre of Saint Louis | General support | $100,000 |
| St Louis County Library Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Ranken Technical College | General support | $100,000 |
| Chads Coalition for Mental Health | General support | $100,000 |
| The Repertory Theatre of St Lo | General support | $100,000 |
| Room at the Inn | General support | $100,000 |
| University of Mo St Louis | General support | $95,000 |
| Jewish Fam Svc | General support | $84,000 |
| Nine PBS | General support | $75,000 |
| Paraquad | General support | $75,000 |
| Southside Early | General support | $75,000 |
| St Louis Survivors | General support | $75,000 |
| St Loius Feldman Holocaust Mus | General support | $75,000 |
| Contemporary Art Museum | General support | $70,000 |
| Wyman Center | General support | $60,000 |
| Dream Builders 4 Equity | General support | $50,000 |
| Good Shepherd Children and Family Services | General support | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Mannen Berges
- James G Berges
- Kevin James Berges
- Michael Silver
- Malory Caltagirone
- Katherine Wackerman
- Kris Mannen
Questions people ask
Does Berges Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No submission deadlines.
How much does Berges Family Foundation give?
$16.2 million in tax year 2024, across 57 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Berges Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Elizabeth Mannen Berges (Trustee), James G Berges (Settlor and Trustee), Kevin James Berges (Trustee) and Michael Silver (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Berges Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and youth programs.