Frank and Lydia Bergen Foundation
Accepts applications
Frank and Lydia Bergen Foundation is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $430,000 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$430,000
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$11.4 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was up from $350,000 the year before.
63% of its 2025 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 | $410,000 | 33 | $9.9 million |
| 2024 | $350,000 | 29 | $10.5 million |
| 2025 | $430,000 | 35 | $11.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Wells Fargo Philanthropic Services 6325 S Rainbow Blvd Ste 300, Las Vegas, NV 89118 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (888) 730-4933 |
| What to submit | application at www.wellsfargo.com/privatefoundations/bergen |
| Deadlines | April 10 or august 15 |
| Restrictions | See website |
What Frank and Lydia Bergen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 22 | $275,000 |
| New Jersey | 12 | $145,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Theatre Wing | General operating | $25,000 |
| New York Youth Symphony Inc | General operating | $20,000 |
| Saratoga Performing Arts Center | General operating | $20,000 |
| The Discovery Orchestra Inc | General operating | $20,000 |
| New Jersey Ballet | General operating | $20,000 |
| The Ascap Foundation | General operating | $20,000 |
| Yarnwire Inc | General operating | $15,000 |
| Council on Arts and Humanities Staten Is | General operating | $12,500 |
| Binghamton Philharmonic Inc | General operating | $12,500 |
| State Theatre Regional Art Ctr New Bruns | General operating | $12,500 |
| Saint Peters University | General operating | $12,500 |
| The Brooklyn Queens Conservatory of Musi | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Noel Pointer Foundation Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Manhattan School of Music | General operating | $10,000 |
| Philharmonic Symphony Society New York | General operating | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Center for the Perfor Arts Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Concert Artists Guild Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| American Symphony Orchestra Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Elaine Kaufman Cultural Ctr Lucy Moses | General operating | $10,000 |
| Friends Mozartina Musical Arts Tarrytown | General operating | $10,000 |
| Education Through Music | General operating | $10,000 |
| Save the Music Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| New Jersey Symphony Orchestra | General operating | $10,000 |
| Count Basie Theatre Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| William Paterson University | General operating | $10,000 |
| New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra | General operating | $10,000 |
| Orpheus Chamber Orchestra Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Young Audiences of New Jersey | General operating | $10,000 |
| Leonia Chamber Musicians Society Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Rosies Theater Kids Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Asbury Park Music Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| Opportunity Music Project Foundation in | General operating | $10,000 |
| Orchestrating Dreams Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Symphony in C New Jersey Nonprofit Org | General operating | $10,000 |
| Artsmart | General operating | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wells Fargo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Frank and Lydia Bergen Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 10 or august 15.
How much does Frank and Lydia Bergen Foundation give?
$430,000 in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Frank and Lydia Bergen Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Frank and Lydia Bergen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.